Benton Middle School

Benton Panther Bass Team will have our 1st meeting of the year, Aug. 31 at 5:30pm. We will meet at the BJH Freshman Academy conference room. This meeting is for new and existing teams. If you know someone interested in participating this year, pass this info along. Let's get this year started and Catch some fish. If you have any questions, Email me please at kkaczmarek@bentonschools.org Mr. Kaczmarek El equipo de Benton Panther Bass tendrá nuestra primera reunión del año, el 31 de agosto a las 5:30 pm. Nos reuniremos en la sala de conferencias de BJH Freshman Academy. Esta reunión es para equipos nuevos y existentes. Si conoce a alguien interesado en participar este año, comparta esta información. Empecemos este año y pesquemos. Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíeme un correo electrónico a kkaczmarek@bentonschools.org Sr. Kaczmarek

DUE TO HIGH TEMPS/HEAT INDEX, GOLF AND TENNIS WILL BE CANCELLED FOR AUGUST 24, 2021.

SHARE! Here is the map for parking at INFINITI of Central Arkansas for the Salt Bowl Pep Rally TONIGHT! Please share with friends!

Salvation Army Angel Tree Applications are on our website under the Counselor's Page. Paper copies are also available in the office. Applications must be turned in to the Salvation Army location listed below by the date listed. September 1-3, 2021 9:30am-3:00pm 22000 I-30 North Bryant, AR 72022 501-943-8048

DUE TO THE HEAT INDEX AND HIGH TEMPERATURES, ALL OUTDOOR ACTIVITES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR AUGUST 23RD. This included the Tennis match scheduled for today against Sylvan Hills.

In 1 week Benton Panthers will be back in the classroom for the 2021-2022 school year. The School Board approved on Monday August 9th to purchase air purifiers for all classrooms in the district. With this purchase, students and staff will begin the year under the same guidelines as we ended the 2020-2021 school year. Masks will be optional for staff and students. We will continue to follow guidelines from the Arkansas Department of Health and Arkansas Department of Education.

CONGRATULATIONS! Kristi Chumley was named GT Administrator of the year. Way to go!

THE BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT BREAKFAST & LUNCH WILL BE SERVED TO ALL STUDENTS AT NO CHARGE DURING THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR. It is not necessary to complete a meal application for free or reduced priced meals as the USDA has extended free meal benefits to all students at this time. For households who wish to complete a meal application, the link is here: ezmealapp.com.

To all parents/Guardians: Please remember all normal childhood immunizations are due; especially for those entering Kindergarten, Seventh grade and all students who are eleven and sixteen. A new exemption letter is required each year per state law for non-immunized students.

BMS Parents- This message is for students that will be participating in 7th grade Boys Athletics next year. Please click the link for important information from the coaches. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1akJl06kmO1aPFX_AeLNQoXEDY5EVGZg9_v0-76uAUI0/edit?usp=sharing Padres de BMS: este mensaje es para los estudiantes que participarán en el atletismo de varones de 7º grado el próximo año. Haga clic en el enlace para obtener información importante de los entrenadores.

TONIGHT AT 5&6 on @thv_11 : The importance of AEDs on campus. Who’s trained, how they can save lives.

Students/Parents/Guardians/Staff: Benton School District will offer a COVID Vaccine Clinic on June 10, 2021, at Ringgold Elementary Gym starting at 4:00 PM for all students age 12 and up, their parents, and staff. Fill out the survey ONLY if you wish to receive vaccine on June 10th. We will be offering Dose 2 for any students or parents that received a vaccine during athletic physicals (5/18) or at Ringgold ESL night(5/20) at that time. Please fill out the survey to be added to the list. Pfizer Vaccine will be offered. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSjAs5M4_dp2TRwgpsSgOm8tiEd4q2CEA7PbQQEc3nghwcHQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

BMS- Thank you students and parents for a great year. We hope you have a wonderful summer. Report cards were mailed out today. If you have a Chromebook or library book to return, please do so asap at the BMS office Mon-Thurs 8:00-3:00. BMS- Gracias a los estudiantes y padres por un gran año. Esperamos que tenga un verano maravilloso. Las boletas de calificaciones se enviaron por correo hoy. Si tiene un Chromebook o un libro de la biblioteca para devolver, hágalo lo antes posible en la oficina de BMS de lunes a jueves de 8:00 a 3:00.

BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS will return their Chromebooks on Tuesday, May 25, no sooner. The last day of school is Thursday, May 27. LOS ESTUDIANTES DE LA ESCUELA INTERMEDIA DE BENTON devolverán sus Chromebooks el martes 25 de mayo, tan pronto como sea posible. El último día de clases es el jueves 27 de mayo.

BMS Virtual and Onsite students will return their Chromebook, charger, and bag on Tuesday, May 25. Once Chromebooks have been returned, the Benton Tech Department will assess the devices for missing/damaged parts. You will be notified by the Tech Department at a later date if you are placed on the fine list for any missing/damaged parts. Los estudiantes de BMS Virtual y Onsite devolverán su Chromebook, cargador y bolso el martes 25 de mayo. Una vez que se hayan devuelto los Chromebooks, el Departamento de Benton Tech evaluará los dispositivos en busca de piezas faltantes o dañadas. El Departamento de Tecnología le notificará en una fecha posterior si se le coloca en la lista de multas por cualquier pieza faltante / dañada.

BMS- Free sports physicals are available for 6th and 7th graders participating in Athletics next year. A physical is required before students will be allowed to tryout or participate. Physicals will be May 18 at the Athletic Complex at 5:45 (outside the gate under the scoreboard). The physical form is on the Benton Schools website under the Athletics tab. Face masks will be required. BMS- Los exámenes físicos deportivos gratuitos están disponibles para los estudiantes de 6º y 7º grado que participen en Atletismo el próximo año. Se requiere un examen físico antes de que los estudiantes puedan hacer una prueba o participar. Los exámenes físicos serán el 18 de mayo en el Complejo Atlético a las 5:45 (afuera de la puerta debajo del marcador). El formulario físico se encuentra en el sitio web de las Escuelas de Benton en la pestaña Atletismo. Se requerirán mascarillas faciales.

BMS- Please click the link below for information about tryouts for 8th grade. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DdxegExCW_y-e1Fn0GLWCv-xm5Nk4ZTLN4_iGLEIlDI/edit?usp=sharing BMS: haga clic en el enlace a continuación para obtener información sobre las pruebas para el octavo grado. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z0zzbtMe6oC3bFOjMP9xZU50a_Jlory7SxD9WYj_2_M/edit?usp=sharing

BMS- 6th grade students interested in being a Student Council Officer or Core Group Member next year, the application is now available on your Student Council Google Classroom page. Applications are due by May 5. BMS- Los estudiantes de sexto grado interesados en ser un oficial del consejo estudiantil o un miembro del grupo principal el próximo año, la aplicación ahora está disponible en la página de Google Classroom del consejo estudiantil. Las solicitudes deben presentarse antes del 5 de mayo.

BMS- Friday is the absolute last chance to purchase a yearbook. Go to jostens.com to order. BMS- El viernes es la última oportunidad absoluta para comprar un anuario. Vaya a jostens.com para hacer su pedido.

BMS- This Friday, April 2 is an all Virtual School Day. All school buildings will be closed. BMS- Este viernes 2 de abril es un día escolar virtual. Todos los edificios escolares estarán cerrados.