Benton Middle School

Reminder, Panther Family! There will be NO SCHOOL this Friday, April 18th! Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you back in class on Monday, April 21, 2025, refreshed and ready to go! 🐾

Unbox Your Future with Benton Panthers! No, this action figure isn’t real... BUT the opportunities in the Benton School District absolutely are! New schools. Fresh upgrades. Challenging AP and college-credit courses, thriving arts programs, hands-on career and technical education, and a proud tradition as the Home of State Champion Athletics— there’s a place (and a purpose!) for every student here. School Choice closes May 1st! Come be part of something special. Be a Panther. 🐾 Learn more and apply here: https://ww2.bentonschools.org/o/bsd/page/registration

It's National Assistant Principals Week! We’re sending a huge THANK YOU to our incredible assistant principals who support our students, staff, and schools every single day! Your leadership, dedication, and heart make a lasting impact. Meet our amazing team: • Angie Grant – Mark Rash • Caldwell – Sara Brown • Howard Perrin – Kelli Fuller • Mountain View – Leah Hays • Ringgold – Rhonda Redmond • Benton Middle School – Karen Crosby, Meagan McGuire, Gabriel Rhynes • Benton Junior High – Rusty Davis, Jalon Hughes • Benton High School – Karen Hilborn, Monica Zaremba, Tim Hornbuckle We appreciate each of you and all you do! 🐾

Due to inclement weather this winter, our last day of school will be Thursday, May 29, 2025. Snow make-up days were built into our school calendar, reflecting May 27, 28, and 29 as designated make-up days. Thank you for your patience and flexibility—we appreciate our Panther family! Let’s finish the school year strong!

Benton Public Schools will be closed for Spring Break from March 24–28. We hope our students and staff enjoy a well-deserved break! Relax, recharge, and have fun! We’ll see you back in class on Monday, March 31! 🐾

Benton Public Schools will be closed on Friday, March 21, 2025. All campuses will be closed.

Press Notice Attention: Home School Representatives February 27, 2025 (Benton, AR) --- Benton Public Schools is offering ongoing consultation with representatives of private and homeschool students to discuss equitable services under IDEA. This consultation meeting will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM at the Benton School District Administration building located at 207 W. Conway, Benton, AR, 72015. If you have questions, please call 501-776-5701.

CAPS Conferences – Monday, March 17, 2025 It’s time to plan for next school year! CAPS (Career & Academic Planning) Conferences for BMS, BJHS, and BHS will take place on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. What is a CAPS Conference? Students will choose their classes for next year, with counselors ensuring they select the required courses. Then, during their CAPS Conference, families will meet with a teacher or counselor to review and finalize the schedule. Important Details: -Students will not have a regular school day but must attend their scheduled conference with a parent/guardian. -Each campus will communicate conference times directly to families. -Attendance matters! Students who do not attend their conference will be marked absent for the day. Stay tuned for more details from your school, and get ready to plan for a great year ahead!

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Panther Spring Sport Passes Are Now Available! You can attend all HOME spring sports events—including baseball, softball, soccer, and track—for just $50! ⚾🥎⚽🏃 🎟️ Purchase your Panther Spring Sports Pass here: https://gofan.co/event/3318150?schoolId=AR4644 📲 Receive your digital pass instantly! Go Panthers!

🚌 Alternate Bus Routes for Friday, February 21, 2025 🚌 Due to continued hazardous road conditions, some bus routes will have adjusted pickup locations and times tomorrow. Please see the details below: 📍 RE-81 – All bus riders will meet at New Hope Methodist Church (1705 New Hope Rd) from 8:30-9:00 AM. 📍 CE-57 – Students in River Heights, Twin Oaks, & River Oaks will meet at Lyledale & Volcanic from 8:30-8:45 AM. 📍 MVE-64 & MVE-78 – All bus riders will meet at Ten Mile Grocery (17194 Hwy 70) from 8:15-8:45 AM. 📍 MVE-55 – All bus riders will meet at Kentucky Missionary Baptist Church (7070 Hwy 5) from 8:15-8:45 AM. 📍 MVE-70 – Students living on Sunnybrook or Meadow Ridge will meet the bus two hours later than normal pickup time at Brazil & Sunnybrook or Brazil & Meadow Ridge. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Stay safe! ❄️🚍

🚨 Weather Alert 🚨 Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Benton Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. ❄️🚗⚠️ The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. Please stay safe and warm, and we will provide any further updates as needed.

📅✨ Plan Ahead, Panther Family! ✨📅 The 2025-2026 Benton School District Calendar is here! 🐾 Mark your calendars, set your reminders, and get ready for another amazing school year! 🏫🎉 Check it out now and start planning for a fantastic year ahead! ⏳📚📝

CAPS (Career & Academic Planning) Conferences for BMS, BJHS, and BHS will take place on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 📌 Important details: Students will not have a regular school day but must attend their scheduled conference with a parent/guardian. Each campus will communicate your child’s scheduled conference time. If a student does not attend their conference, they will be marked absent for the day. Thank you for your attention to this important event!

📢 Schedule Update Reminder📢 Benton Public Schools will now be in session on Monday, February 17, 2025, as a snow make-up day. ❄️📅 Originally scheduled as a holiday for Presidents Day, this date was designated on our 2024-2025 district calendar as the first make-up day in the event of inclement weather closures.

🎉 January is School Board Appreciation Month! 🎉 We are incredibly grateful for our School Board members and their unwavering dedication to our students, staff, and community. They give their time freely—attending meetings (sometimes several a month!), supporting school events, and making decisions that shape the future of our district. Please join us in thanking our board members for their service: ⭐ Tadd Farmer – President ⭐ Karen Hammer – Vice President ⭐ Boyd Goodner – Secretary ⭐ Justin Dorsey – Zone 1 ⭐ Paul Childress – At Large ⭐ Luke Fulcher – Zone 3 ⭐ Randy Wright – At Large Your leadership and commitment make a difference every day. Thank you for all you do! ❤️ #SchoolBoardAppreciation #ThankYou

🚍 Alternate Bus Routes for the Remainder of the Week 🚍 Bus #64 (MVE): Morning Pick-Up: Ten Mile & Pleasant Run (6:05-6:20 AM) Afternoon Drop-Off: Ten Mile & Pleasant Run (4:00 PM) 📍 Note: The bus will not travel up Pleasant Run this week. Bus #78 (MVE): Morning Pick-Up: Narrows & Boondock (6:00 AM) Afternoon Drop-Off: Narrows & Boondock (3:45 PM) 📍 Note: The bus will not travel up Boondock this week. Thank you for your understanding as we adjust these routes. Please plan accordingly! 🚌 These alternate routes will run through January 17, 2025 unless otherwise stated.

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Reminder Benton Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Enjoy the holiday!

📢 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!