Benton Middle School

Students in Mrs. Heard's GT class participated in the activity "2 and a Crayon 🖍️" where they had to work with a partner to create a picture, but both had to hold the crayon and draw without talking.

They learned about working together 🤝 when communication is a challenge, and how to share control when working with a partner/team. They developed strategies for working through the challenge to communicate silently and learned that it's ok to share the power to create a shared picture so that both partners had input! 🎨✨

#WeAreBenton

2 months ago, Bonnie Wilhite

In Mrs. Simpson's science class this week students are learning all about observations and inferences! Students participated in a card sorting activity with their table groups to practice these skills!

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2 months ago, Bonnie Wilhite

Students in Mrs. Medders 7th grade social studies classes practiced growing their map skills 🗺️by finding their home 🏠, our school 🏫, and other local landmarks 📍 on a map of Benton.

Students practiced using map features and map tools such as the key, the street name index, and the coordinate grid.

Special thanks to the Benton Chamber of Commerce who provided Mrs. Medders with a class set of analogue maps!

#WeAreBenton

2 months ago, Bonnie Wilhite

Today we want to celebrate one the fantastic kids in Mrs. Brasel's KeyCode class.

Mrs. Brasel tells us "I’m excited to share that Asher was selected as our GOAT of the Week in KeyCode class! 🐐⭐

Each week, I recognize a student who stands out through active participation, good character, completing their work, and helping others. As our GOAT of the Week, Asher gets the honor of keeping our GOAT trophy at his desk all week! 🏆🐐

At the end of the week, he'll get to pass the GOAT along to next week’s honoree — a fun little tradition that celebrates students who help make our classroom a great place to learn!

I’m proud of Asher and wanted to make sure you could celebrate this recognition with him, too!"

From everyone here at BMS, great job, Asher!

#WeAreBenton

3 months ago, Bonnie Wilhite

Great things are happening at Benton Middle School! 🐾

Mrs. Green's students are practicing important life skills while also keeping their space neat!

They also get to spend time playing as hard as they work!🏀

#WeAreBenton

3 months ago, Bonnie Wilhite

Simulation Stimulation!

The 🚀🪐 Mars Rover has transmitted back stunning images of the Martian surface. But did you know that it takes several minutes to transmit to Earth and vice versa? NASA has a lot of technology at their disposal but ultimately, it’s all used to transmit instructions to the rover. In the same manner, the robot students build will require instructions to operate.

In the Mars Rover Activity, students simulate the interaction between a student (acting as the Mars Rover) and Mission Control on Earth.

This activity fosters communication skills, team work, and critical thinking skills🧠; all of which are necessary for the 21st labor force.

Follow the adventures and creations of 🤖 Robotics @ BMS this Fall!

#WeAreBenton

3 months ago, Bonnie Wilhite

Mrs. Moore's art classes are already off to a great start as they grow their art skills!

In 5th grade students are working on drawing a self portrait in proportion. They're coloring it with with a rainbow pencil! Then they're going to put all the portraits together in a community mural for the hall.

In 6th grade students are working on shading skills: they're shading basic shapes and drawing a close up of a dragon eye that they will shade and blend with colored pencils.

In 7th grade they have finished their first weekly zine, which is a little book about a topic of their choosing.

Excellent job, everyone!
#WeAreBenton

3 months ago, Bonnie Wilhite

Mrs. Smith shared that her students were super pumped to get to watch the senior parade last Friday! They loved all the cool themes and were already talking about what they wanted to do for their senior parade! #WeAreBenton

3 months ago, Bonnie Wilhite

Benton Middle School students were so excited to celebrate this year's senior class and watch the senior parade last Friday. 🎓🚗

Many celebrated by wearing Panther gear for our very first spirit Friday of the year! 🐾 #WeAreBenton

3 months ago, Bonnie Wilhite

BMS map of pick up / drop off locations. Please remember that School Drive is a one-way street.

4 months ago, Ashley McKell

Please note our updated start time of 7:55 am. We will still dismiss at 3:10 pm.

4 months ago, Ashley McKell

BMS students will need to bring the following supplies for school:
4 boxes of tissue
Pencil pouch
Wired earbuds or headphones

4 months ago, Ashley McKell

New to the Benton School District? Check the info here for additional new student registration for BMS. https://ww2.bentonschools.org/o/bsd/page/registration

4 months ago, Ashley McKell

BMS Back-to-school dates to remember!!

4 months ago, Ashley McKell

🌺🍍 ALOHA, SCHOOL FAMILY! 🍍🌺

Can you believe the end of the school year is already here? It’s time to celebrate all of our amazing students' hard work! Our annual End of the Year Luau is officially happening!

📅 When: Wednesday, May 20th

Expect a tropical afternoon packed with fun, music, games, and plenty of memories. Let's send this school year off in true island style! 🌴☀️ #WeAreBenton

6 months ago, Chystal Burkes

🩺 Happy National Nurses Day! 🩺
Today marks the start of Nurses Week, and we couldn't let it pass without celebrating our favorite at BMS—Mrs. Hamilton! 💙

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! 👇✨

#NationalNursesDay #BMSStrong #WeAreBenton #SchoolNurse

6 months ago, Chystal Burkes

-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

6 months ago, Chystal Burkes

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

6 months ago, Chystal Burkes

Happy School Lunch Hero Day to our amazing cafeteria team! From the early morning prep to the final cleanup, these legends make sure no student goes hungry. They don’t just serve meals; they serve kindness, energy, and a "home away from home" vibe every single day.

Thank you for being a part of our team at Benton Middle School.

#SchoolLunchHeroDay #FuelingTheFuture #CafeteriaRockstars #WeAreBenton

6 months ago, Chystal Burkes