BHS MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Benton High School is to provide an appropriate educational program by encouraging students to perform at the proficient or above levels while providing a safe and healthy environment and the opportunity for academic, social and emotional growth which includes accountable and responsible behavior. Our goal is to encourage students to envision education as a life-long process and to be productive citizens.

BENTON HIGH SCHOOL

BELL SCHEDULE

2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR

REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE:

Early Detention Hall  7:00

Regular Detention Hall  7:20

Building Entry  7:30

Detention Hall Dismissal  7:44

Block 1  7:50-9:25

Block 2  9:32-11:02

A Lunch  11:02-11:32

Block 3A  11:39-1:09

Block 3B  11:09-12:39

B Lunch  12:39-1:09

Block 4  1:16-2:46

STAT BELL SCHEDULE:

Early Detention Hall  7:00

Regular Detention Hall  7:20

Building Entry  7:30

Detention Hall Dismissal  7:44

Block 1  7:50-9:15

STAT  9:22-9:54

Block 2  10:01-11:21

A Lunch  11:21-11:51

Block 3A  11:58-1:18

Block 3B  11:28-12:48

B Lunch  12:48-1:18

Block 4  1:25-2:46

Parents and Students please be aware of the following changes.

All Bus Riders will walk to the bus pad adjacent to the BMS and BJH campuses.

All Car Riders will be picked up in front of the Cafeteria.

BENTON ATHLETIC COMPLEX

1800 Benton Parkway
Benton, AR 72015

Directions from Little Rock or Malvern: Take I-30 Exit 121 and travel south on Alcoa Road. Stay on Alcoa Road for 1 mile, then the road will veer to the right, at the tracks, turning in to the Benton Parkway. Follow along the train tracks to the stop sign. Go through the stop sign, (crossing over Alcoa Road) stay on the Benton Parkway. Go approximately 1-1.5 miles and the Athletic Complex will be on the right.

OUR SCHOOL

Curt Barger

Benton High School Principal, Curt Barger

Curt Barger's career began in Ashdown, Arkansas where he coached track and football and taught health and P.E. After seven years in Ashdown, he became the principal at Foreman High School. In 2013, he became the principal at Benton Junior High and in 2016 he became the principal at Benton High School. Mr. Barger graduated from Warren High School. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arkansas Monticello and a master’s degree from Harding University in Searcy. His wife, Donica Barger, is a Benton Junior High School Counselor. They have three children who attend Benton schools. 

ADMINISTRATION

Curt Barger - Principal
cbarger@bentonschools.org

Karen Hilborn - Assistant Principal
khilborn@bentonschools.org

Tim Hornbuckle- Assistant Principal
thornbuckle@bentonschools.org

Meagan McGuire-Assistant Principal
mmcguire@bentonschools.org

Becky Farmer - Registrar
bfarmer@bentonschools.org

Monica Bailey- Principal Secretary
mbailey@bentonschools.org

Jenna Hooks- Attendance Secretary
jhooks@bentonschools.org

BHS SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Rachel Phifer (A-Go)
rphifer@bentonschools.org

Lisa Ladd (Gr-N)
lladd@bentonschools.org

Dorothy Zaunbrecher (O-Z)
dzaunbrecher@bentonschools.org

Abbey Ray-Student Services Secretary
aray@bentonschools.org

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

Laura Kyzer
lkyzer@bentonschools.org

Rachel McCauley-Library Media Assistant
rmccauley@bentonschools.org

NURSE