Benton Middle School

🎉📚 The countdown is ON, Benton Middle Schoolers!
Only 3 MORE sleeps until we’re back together for another legendary school year! 🐾💙

📅 First Day of School: Wednesday, August 13th
✨ Let’s make it the best year yet!

#WeAreBenton #BentonMiddleSchool #FirstDayofSchool #CountdownIsOn

🎉 LEGENDARY SINCE 1992 🎉
This year at Benton Middle School, we’re leaning into our legendary roots — because greatness never goes out of style!

Just like the Pink Panther — cool, clever, mysterious, and always one step ahead — our middle schoolers are navigating challenges, solving problems, and making their mark with style. 🕵️‍♂️💡🎯

We’ve been building legends since 1992, and this year, our students are stepping into their own stories — full of curiosity, confidence, and a little Panther flair. 🐾💖🐾

💬 So when you see a Benton Panther on the move, know this:
They’re not just learning — they’re becoming LEGENDARY.

🚗 Benton Middle School Traffic Flow Update 🚗

To help make arrival and dismissal smooth and safe for everyone, we’ve outlined the official traffic flow for our campus. Please take a moment to review the map below before your next visit!

✅ Follow the arrows to keep cars moving in the right direction
🚫 Do not block intersections or crosswalks
👮‍♂️ Watch for staff directing traffic—they're here to help!
🚸 Be alert for students crossing at designated areas

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work together to keep our students safe and traffic flowing efficiently. Let’s make this a great year at BMS! 💙

📍Check out the map below for the full layout!

#BentonMiddle #BentonPanthers #WeAreBenton

📣 Mark Your Calendars, Panthers! 🐾

🎒✨ Open House is THIS Thursday, August 7th from 5:30-6:30PM at Benton Middle School!

Come meet your teachers, tour the school, pick up important info, and get ready for a fantastic school year! We can’t wait to see all our students and families back in the building. 💙📚

#WeAreBenton #BentonMiddle #OpenHouse #PantherPride #BackToSchool2025

Ralph Bunche Picnic – All Are Welcome!

The Benton School District invites you to join us for the annual Ralph Bunche Picnic on
Saturday, August 3, 2025
from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
at 1600 Dixie Street.

This family-friendly event celebrates community, connection, and tradition. All students, families, staff, and community members are welcome to attend. Come enjoy food, fellowship, and fun as we kick off the new school year together!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Walk Your Schedule Day!

📸✨ Don't forget to stop by our Selfie Stations around the building!
📍 Strike a pose,
📷 Snap your best pic,
📱 Share it on socials with #WeAreBenton,
🏷️ And TAG us @panthersbms so we can see your Panther pride!

Walk Your Schedule Day:
July 31: 1pm-3pm

Let’s fill our feed with those middle school smiles and school spirit! 🐾❤️ #PantherPride #BentonMiddle #WeAreBenton

DAY TWO OF SCHEDULE PICK UPS!
📸✨ Don't forget to stop by our Selfie Stations around the building!
📍 Strike a pose,
📷 Snap your best pic,
📱 Share it on socials with #WeAreBenton,
🏷️ And TAG us @panthersbms so we can see your Panther pride!

Schedule Pick Up Day:
July 30: 9am-4pm
Walk Your Schedule Day:
July 31: 1pm-3pm

Let’s fill our feed with those middle school smiles and school spirit! 🐾❤️ #PantherPride #BentonMiddle #WeAreBenton

📅 Schedule Pick-Up is TODAY and TOMORROW 9-4! 🎉

It's time to grab your schedule and get ready for an awesome school year! When you arrive, there will be several stations set up to help you get everything you need.

Make sure to stop by each station before you leave—it's a one-stop shop to kick off the year right!

We can't wait to see you! 🐾💛 #PantherPride #BackToSchool #MiddleSchoolReady #WeAreBenton

It's SCHEDULE PICK UP DAY!
📸✨ Don't forget to stop by our Selfie Stations around the building!

📍 Strike a pose,
📷 Snap your best pic,
📱 Share it on socials with #WeAreBenton,
🏷️ And TAG us @panthersbms so we can see your Panther pride!

Schedule Pick Up Days:
July 29 & 30: 9am-4pm
Walk Your Schedule Day:
July 31: 1pm-3pm

Let’s fill our feed with those middle school smiles and school spirit! 🐾❤️ #PantherPride #BentonMiddle #WeAreBenton

BMS schedule pick-up reminder!

School supply list.

#WeAreBenton
Great day for new student registration!! Don't worry if you missed today. You can still register if you are new to our district by calling 5017765740.

2025 Future Lady Panther Volleyball Camp! Calling all future Lady Panthers — get ready to level up your volleyball game with our 3-day camp just for you! 📅 May 12–14 (Mon–Wed) 🕞 3:30–6:30 PM 📍 Benton Arena 🎒 Open to current 1st–8th graders 💵 $55 | Cash or check at check-in Pre-register on Friday, May 9, from 3:30–5:30 PM in the Arena Lobby! Skip the line on camp day, pay in advance, and pick up your camp tee! -Sibling Discount: $50 per camper for multiple kids in the same family -Scholarships Available! Questions? Contact Coach Shoop at mshoppach@bentonschools.org Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScsS6qz1flHHu.../viewform

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!