Today marks the start of Nurses Week, and we couldn't let it pass without celebrating our favorite at BMSâMrs. Hamilton! đ
From band-aids to big smiles, Mrs. Katelyn Hamilton takes such amazing care of our students and staff. We are beyond lucky to have her! Help us show her some love in the comments! đâš
#NationalNursesDay #BMSStrong #WeAreBenton #SchoolNurse
-TODAY TODAY TODAY-
ATLAS TESTING!
Please ensure your student is at school on these dates for state testing. Attendance is key to avoiding required make-up sessions! Thank you! #WeAreBenton
TOMORROW! LAST ONE!!!!!!!
ATLAS TESTING!
Please ensure your student is at school on these dates for state testing. Attendance is key to avoiding required make-up sessions! Thank you! #WeAreBenton
Thank you for being a part of our team at Benton Middle School.
#SchoolLunchHeroDay #FuelingTheFuture #CafeteriaRockstars #WeAreBenton
Happy #NationalPrincipalsDay to Mrs. McKell! Thank you for your leadership, your kindness, and for always putting our students first.
#WeAreBenton
In case you missed the big debut at last nightâs Art Show, we are so excited to officially share the Mrs. Mooreâs Art Class stop-motion masterpiece with the entire community!
These talented students have spent weeks meticulously planning, sculpting, and filming to bring their visions to life. The creativity and patience on display are absolutely incredible. đ
You definitely don't want to miss thisâmake sure you watch until the very end for the full effect! đżâš
Click below to see our young animators in action:
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https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=fYzg0YTg5NzhlZTZmMmUxNmUwMjJmNjg2YjM0NWE2OGU&share=1
#StudentArt #StopMotion #CreativeKids #ArtShow #MrsMooresArtClass #SupportTheArts #WeAreBenton
TODAY TODAY TODAY!!
Get ready to be inspired! We're showcasing two major projects from our talented 5th, 6th, and 7th-grade artists.
Join us for a special Art Show featuring:
đ„ A Stop-Motion Short Film
đïž Beautiful Bob Ross-inspired Paintings
This is the perfect way to spend your afternoon before the big Band Concert! Come support our creative students and see their incredible work.
When: April 30th
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: BMS Upstairs Gallery Space
Don't miss out on this celebration of student art! See you there! đ #WeAreBenton
FINAL DAY TOMORROW!
đBMS Read 15 Book Challenge: Final Countdown! đ
Attention students and parents! The finish line is in sight for our Read 15 Book Challenge, and the rewards are looking delicious. Whether youâre a few books away or looking to go above and beyond, now is the time to get those pages turning!
đïž The Important Stuff
Deadline: All books must be read and logged by May 1st.
The Goal: Read 15 books to earn a free pizza party during our End of Year Luau on May 20th!
Bonus Incentive: If you read more than 15 books, youâll be entered into our Grand Prize Drawing. Two lucky winners will take home some AWESOME tech prizes! đ§đ»
đ» How to Log Your Progress
Remember, if it isn't documented online, it doesn't count toward your pizza! You must enter each book youâve read this school year one at a time using one of these methods:
Google Classroom: Click the link posted under "Classwork."
Reading Logs: Scan the QR code located at the bottom of your physical log.
đĄ Pro-Tip
Don't wait until the last minute to log all 15! Hop online today to make sure your list is up to date so we know exactly how much pizza to order for the party.
Happy readingâletâs get those tech prizes and that pizza! đđâš #WeAreBenton
-TODAY TODAY TODAY-
ATLAS TESTING!
Please ensure your student is at school on these dates for state testing. Attendance is key to avoiding required make-up sessions! Thank you! #WeAreBenton
TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ATLAS TESTING!
Please ensure your student is at school on these dates for state testing. Attendance is key to avoiding required make-up sessions! Thank you! #WeAreBenton
Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to honor the amazing individuals who are the first friendly faces our students see in the morning and the last ones to wish them a great afternoon.
Give a shoutout to your favorite bus driver at Benton Middle School in the comments below! Letâs shower them with the love and appreciation they deserve. đ #WeAreBenton
Join us for a special Art Show featuring:
đ„ A Stop-Motion Short Film
đïž Beautiful Bob Ross-inspired Paintings
This is the perfect way to spend your afternoon before the big Band Concert! Come support our creative students and see their incredible work.
When: April 30th
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: BMS Upstairs Gallery Space
Don't miss out on this celebration of student art! See you there! đ #WeAreBenton
âšTOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!âš
đ BIG NEWS, PANTHER FAMILY! đ
We are beyond excited to announce that Benton Middle School has been nominated for the 2026 Readers' Choice School of the Year! đâš
Our students, teachers, and staff work incredibly hard to make BMS an amazing place to learn. Now, itâs time to show our Panther Pride and bring home the win! đŸ
HOW TO VOTE:
1ïžâŁ Click the link: https://www.bentoncourier.com/readerschoice2026/#/gallery?group=542903
2ïžâŁ Click on the "Community" category.
3ïžâŁ Scroll down to "Schools" and cast your vote for Benton Middle School!
đïž VOTE EVERY DAY: You can vote once per day in each category! Set a reminder on your phoneâvoting continues until Saturday, April 25, at 11:59 PM.
đŹ LET'S GET THE MOMENTUM GOING:
Comment "VOTED!" below once you've done your part today, and tag another parent or neighbor to remind them to support our school!
Letâs do this, Panthers! đ„đŸ
#WeAreBenton
Attention students and parents! The finish line is in sight for our Read 15 Book Challenge, and the rewards are looking delicious. Whether youâre a few books away or looking to go above and beyond, now is the time to get those pages turning!
đïž The Important Stuff
Deadline: All books must be read and logged by May 1st.
The Goal: Read 15 books to earn a free pizza party during our End of Year Luau on May 20th!
Bonus Incentive: If you read more than 15 books, youâll be entered into our Grand Prize Drawing. Two lucky winners will take home some AWESOME tech prizes! đ§đ»
đ» How to Log Your Progress
Remember, if it isn't documented online, it doesn't count toward your pizza! You must enter each book youâve read this school year one at a time using one of these methods:
Google Classroom: Click the link posted under "Classwork."
Reading Logs: Scan the QR code located at the bottom of your physical log.
đĄ Pro-Tip
Don't wait until the last minute to log all 15! Hop online today to make sure your list is up to date so we know exactly how much pizza to order for the party.
Happy readingâletâs get those tech prizes and that pizza! đđâš #WeAreBenton
April 22
Today we celebrate our beautiful planet and the importance of taking care of it. Whether you recycle, plant something new, clean up your community, or simply spend time outdoors, every small action makes a big difference!
Letâs show our Panther pride by doing something kind for the Earth today. đŸđ±
#BentonPanthers #EarthDay #WeAreBenton
-TODAY TODAY TODAY-
ATLAS TESTING!
Please ensure your student is at school on these dates for state testing. Attendance is key to avoiding required make-up sessions! Thank you! #WeAreBenton
Sending out a big shout-out to the administrative professionals who help our office run like a well-oiled machine. We appreciate the effort you put in every day to keep things moving forward. Cheers to a great school year! âïžđ» #WeAreBenton
Join us for a special Art Show featuring:
đ„ A Stop-Motion Short Film
đïž Beautiful Bob Ross-inspired Paintings
This is the perfect way to spend your afternoon before the big Band Concert! Come support our creative students and see their incredible work.
When: April 30th
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: BMS Upstairs Gallery Space
Don't miss out on this celebration of student art! See you there! đ #WeAreBenton
We are beyond excited to announce that Benton Middle School has been nominated for the 2026 Readers' Choice School of the Year! đâš
Our students, teachers, and staff work incredibly hard to make BMS an amazing place to learn. Now, itâs time to show our Panther Pride and bring home the win! đŸ
HOW TO VOTE:
1ïžâŁ Click the link: https://www.bentoncourier.com/readerschoice2026/#/gallery?group=542903
2ïžâŁ Click on the "Community" category.
3ïžâŁ Scroll down to "Schools" and cast your vote for Benton Middle School!
đïž VOTE EVERY DAY: You can vote once per day in each category! Set a reminder on your phoneâvoting continues until Saturday, April 25, at 11:59 PM.
đŹ LET'S GET THE MOMENTUM GOING:
Comment "VOTED!" below once you've done your part today, and tag another parent or neighbor to remind them to support our school!
Letâs do this, Panthers! đ„đŸ
#WeAreBenton
âš AUDITIONS THIS WEEKâš
Itâs time to dust off those instruments, lace up your dancing shoes, and warm up those vocal cords! The BMS Talent Show is officially around the corner, and we want to see what YOU can do! đ€đžđ
Whether youâre a magician, a comedian, a gymnast, or a hidden rockstar, this is your moment to take the stage and show our school community your incredible skills.
đïžSLIDESHOW: https://canva.link/zpar51ct5it002m
đïžVIDEO: https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=YjczMjA3ZmFlZjQ4Y2Q3YTc2YTg1M2RhN2RjYmI5MmM&share=1
Letâs make this the biggest and best talent show yet! đ
#BMSTalent #SchoolSpirit #BMSStars #TalentShow #WeAreBenton
