Benton Junior High School

📢 Important Announcement: Alternate Bus Routes for Delayed Start Due to the delayed start to school tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., some buses will have alternate pick-up locations and times. Please carefully review the details below for your student’s bus route. Only the listed buses will have changes; all other buses will run their regular morning routes two hours later than usual. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact your school office. Afternoon routes are expected to run on their normal schedules, and any changes will be communicated via text and social media. Thank you for your cooperation! 🚍 Both Hwy 70 buses, #64 MVE & #78 MVE, will catch the bus at Ten Mile Grocery (17194 Hwy 70) from 8:45-9:00. These buses will not run their regular morning routes. Students that ride Bus #70 MVE and live in the area of Sunnybrook/Chivers/Shimrod will be picked up at Brazil & Sunnybrook at 8:45. The bus will not go up Sunnybrook. Students that ride Bus #57 CE and live in River Heights or River Oaks will be picked up at the Lyledale entrance of River Oaks (Lyledale & Volcanic) from 8:30-8:45. The bus will not come through River Oaks or pick-up at River Heights. All students on Bus #81 RE (Bennett, Prysock, Chatfield, New Hope areas) will catch the bus at New Hope Methodist Church (1705 New Hope Rd) from 9:00-9:15. The bus will not run its regular morning route. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work towards getting everyone back to school safely!

📢 Delayed Start Announcement Benton Public Schools will have a delayed start at 10 AM on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. 🚍 Alternate bus routes will be posted here later this evening as we are still working on them. 📞 If you feel it’s unsafe or cannot get your child to school, please contact their campus in the morning. Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!

❄️ Snow Day Gratitude ❄️ We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible city and county teams for their hard work clearing roads during the snowstorm. Your long hours and dedication will make it possible for us to return to school sooner and safely—thank you! A special shoutout to Paul Tudor, Tracy Smart, and their team for coming in on Friday and Saturday to ensure our campuses and buildings will be ready for our return. We’re also grateful to Greg Little for walking through the buildings to ensure everything was secure and in great shape.

📢 School Update: After assessing road conditions across the county and consulting with our transportation team and local authorities, Benton School District will be CLOSED on Monday, January 13, 2025. While most roads in town and main highways are clear, several areas remain wet and have patches that are likely to refreeze tonight. Additionally, poor road conditions in the northern and western parts of our district would prevent 11 buses from completing their routes, with several others only able to run partially. We hope that allowing another day for roads and parking lots to clear will enable us to resume classes on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will provide updates through our usual communication channels, including text, social media, our website, and local TV stations. Stay safe and warm, Panthers! 🫶🏼

Due to incoming winter weather and its potential impact on our area, Benton School District will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025. Stay safe and warm!

Benton schools will be in session on Thursday, January 9, with an EARLY DISMISSAL at 1 PM. All activities and athletic events scheduled for tomorrow are canceled. If weather or road conditions change and we need to dismiss earlier or close schools for the day, we will notify families immediately through our usual communication channels. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff! Stay safe, Panther family! 🐾

🌶️ Benton Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser – Join the Fun! 🎉 The Benton Counseling Department is thrilled to invite YOU to our Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser! This is your chance to enjoy an evening filled with food, fun, and fantastic entertainment—all while supporting a great cause! 📅 When: Thursday, January 23, 2025 📍 Where: BHS Cafeteria ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM ✨ Here’s what’s in store: 🍲 A spicy chili competition to crown the district’s best! 🎶 Live entertainment 🛍️ A silent auction with incredible items up for grabs. Admission is FREE, but this is a fundraiser, so we hope you’ll support us by bidding in the silent auction and enjoying the event. Bring your friends, family, and appetite—we can’t wait to see you there!

❄️ Inclement Weather Procedures 🌨️ Weather can be unpredictable, and our top priority is keeping students and staff safe. Here’s what you need to know about how we handle inclement weather decisions: 📅 Timing of Decisions We strive to make decisions as early as possible, typically no later than 5:30 AM. 📢 How We’ll Notify You In the event of a school closure or delay, we’ll share updates through: 📱 Text message 📢 Social media 📺 Local TV stations 🌐 Our website We encourage all families to ensure their contact information is up to date and to stay tuned to these platforms during uncertain weather conditions. Thank you for helping us keep everyone informed and safe!

Benton Public Schools will be closed for the holiday break from Monday, December 23, through Friday, January 3. Classes will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025. We hope you enjoy a restful break filled with time spent with loved ones. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year!

A Heartfelt Thank You to our friends at Everett Chevrolet The Benton School District is profoundly grateful to Everett Chevrolet and the Everett Family for their incredible generosity and unwavering support of our schools and community. Their recent $15,000 donation to help pay off student lunchroom debt is an extraordinary act of kindness that will make a meaningful difference for so many families this holiday season. Their commitment to our district and their continued investment in the well-being of our students reflect the true spirit of giving and community. From all of us at Benton Schools, thank you for helping ensure every student is cared for and supported.

Public Meeting Notice The Benton School District will host a public meeting on Tuesday, December 10th, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Community members are invited to attend this drop-in style meeting to review proposed rezoning plans for Mountain View Middle School and provide comments. Your input is valued as we work to make decisions that best serve our students and families. We encourage all interested parties to stop by and share their feedback

🏀 Basketball season is here! 🏀 Don’t miss a minute of the action—grab your season pass today! 🎟️ Season passes and individual game tickets are available online at GoFan. See you there! 📣🔥 https://gofan.co/app/school/AR4644

A Big Thank You to Everett Chevrolet! We’re thrilled to announce that, for the second year, our counselors at Benton Middle School, Benton Junior High, and Benton High School have partnered with Everett Chevrolet to provide strong, durable backpacks for students who need them throughout the year! Thanks to Everett Chevrolet’s generous donation, our counselors were able to purchase 73 backpacks to distribute across our secondary campuses, helping ensure that every student is ready to succeed. Thank you, Everett Chevrolet, for your continued support of our students and for strengthening our Benton Schools community!

Benton Public Schools will be closed November 25 - 29 for Thanksgiving Break.

Reminder: All campuses will have early dismissal on Thursday, October 24th for elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences! Dismissal will be one hour early, so please plan accordingly. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing our elementary families at conferences

🎉 October is National Principals Month! 🎉 We’re proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of our incredible principals. Their leadership, commitment, and passion for education make a lasting impact on our students, staff, and community every day. 🌟 Join us in celebrating our principals for everything they do to make our schools a great place to learn and grow. Thank you for your unwavering dedication! 📚 #NationalPrincipalsMonth #ThankYouPrincipals #BentonPride

You've got mail! We’ve sent a test email to our entire district. If you received it, you don't need to take any further action! If you did not receive the email, please get in touch with your child’s school to join the mailing list. Only those on your child’s contact list will be eligible to join. Being on our email list is essential for staying informed. Because our district text messages have character limits, we often follow up with important details via email. Thank you for being part of our community!

It’s time for our annual Salt Bowl Peanut Butter Drive! We will be collecting jars of peanut butter throughout September. You can drop off your donations at your child’s school or any Benton school from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Every jar of peanut butter you donate makes a difference! Please help us ensure that no child in Saline County goes without a nutritious meal!

The Saline County Health Unit is holding a Back to School Immunization Clinic to prepare students for the upcoming school year. Call 501-303-5650 to schedule your appointment!

When you visit your student's campus this year, look for this sign! In an effort to track parent engagement on our campuses, our school counselors have created a quick way to let us know that you visited! This helps us track parental involvement and learn what events you like to attend.