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
A note from our Athletic Director Scott Neathery-
AAA State Championship Softball game streamed:
If inclement weather changes a game time for the AAA state tournament, we will have it posted here and on our Benton Panther Athletics Facebook page.
Device Returns for Elementary Students is May 17/18. Please make sure your student returns their device, charger, and case to school.
CONGRATS!
Sakari Faulkner signs her National Letter of Intent with the Mississippi College Track & Field Team.
Way to go!
Worth the watch!!
SENIOR DANCE OFF!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CPsIBIcKnHI&feature=youtu.be
Congratulations!
36 students in the Second Congressional District are being recognized by Congressman French Hill as this year’s Educational Awards Program recipients.
Ashley Dunn
Jack Ginther
Hank Herzfeld
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lwkNiUeRMZc&feature=youtu.be
Senior breakfast! Morning of Graduation!
Sign-up using the Final Senior Survey link here: http://bit.ly/BHSseniorsurvey2021.
•Angie Grant Pictures can be sent to: Emily Kerksieck at emily.kerksieck@bentonschools.org
•Caldwell Pictures can be sent to: Angela Trotter at atrotter@bentonschools.org
•Howard Perrin Pictures can be sent to: Linne McCook at lmccook@bentonschools.org
•Ringgold Pictures can be sent to: Beverly Mayfield at bmayfield@bentonschools.org
Congrats to Tuesday Melton!
She signed her Letter of Intent with OBU on Wednesday!
Benton School District
March 30, 2021
The Benton School District is committed to health and safety and has taken extensive steps to keep our staff and students healthy over the past year.
Tuesday afternoon, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced he is lifting the statewide mask mandate.
At this time, district leadership will take guidance from the AR Department of Education as this applies to schools.
A more formal announcement regarding the position of the Benton School District will be coming soon.
**BENTON PANTHER WINDOW STICKERS**
While they last! Come to the Benton Central Office for a window/car sticker to show your Panther Pride.
2 Options:
1. Sticks on outside of window
2. Sticks on inside (similar to oil change sticker)
Congrats to our Panther Pride awardees at Monday evenings Board Meeting! BJH and BHS students honored for their accomplishments.
#BPSPantherPride
#ChooseBenton
The Benton Ringgold ABC Pre-K program is accepting applications for the 2021-22 school year. Children must be 4 by August 1, 2021. All applications must be completed online at this link:
https://forms.gle/gqLySVERvMy3KRe99
Please call the Dawson Education Cooperative at 870-246-1450 if you have any questions.
Shout out to Benton Food Services Ladies and Aramark for handing out more than 200 meals last night for students out today!
Thank you for your dedication to all Panthers! 👏🏻
Thursday 2/18 and Friday 2/19 will be Virtual Days for all students. Campus will be closed. Please check Google Classroom for assignments.
Padres de familia, el jueves 18 de febrero y el viernes 19 de febrero son días virtuales. Se les pide hagan que sus estudiantes entren a Google Classroom y completar asignaturas.
We are thrilled to announce that out of 339 campuses nominated for the 2020-2021 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School award, BPS has 3 schools nominated!
Congrats to Caldwell Panthers, Howard Perrin Elementary, & Ringgold Elementary!
Tuesday February 16th will be a Virtual Day for all students. Please make sure to check Google Classroom for assignments.
REMINDER: Monday, February 15th is a Virtual Day for all students. Campus will be closed. Have your student check their google classroom for assignments.
In promoting a message of service, the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission: A Division of the Arkansas Department of Education encouraged and challenged the youth of Arkansas to demonstrate what they can do to keep Dr. King's dream alive and relevant in its 2021 King Holiday: Day of Impact Essay Contest. This experience served to increase students' knowledge about Dr. King, and enhance their language and writing skills, creativity, self-esteem, and character.
It is with great pleasure that we inform you that 10th grade student, Rebeka Russell, participated in the 2021 MLK Holiday Statewide Essay Contest and her essay scored in the top 10 of the high school category.
Lisa Bono was awarded the Arkansas Education Association's Education Support Professional of the Year award for 2020. She was nominated by the Benton Education Association because of her tireless work to help students and educators in the Benton School District.
Benton Panthers LOVE to READ!
Register for Benton School District’s book giveaway!
Complete the registration form to enter.
Drawing will be held February 16, 2021
There will be a winner in each of the following grade categories:
A winner per grade level K-12
Winners will be notified at school and will receive their books at school.
Entry form: https://forms.gle/AWqsZK5XnDVkkMjn9
3rd Quarter Wellness Meeting is on February 12th.
Details in the following photo--->
Replacing the turf on the Softball field at Benton Athletic Complex. Best baseball/softball complex in the state!
Congratulations to Payton Fleeman for signing her Nation Letter of Intent to further her education and Pole Vault for the Southern Arkansas University Track & Field Team!
**7th Annual Chili Cook-Off Silent Auction**
We need your help! Due to COVID-19, the Benton School District’s Counseling Departments are holding a Silent Auction instead of the Chili Cook-Off. All proceeds are donated to Angie Grant, Caldwell, Howard Perrin, Ringgold, BMS, BJH, and BHS Counseling Departments for student services programs.
https://bit.ly/39zXbQ6
Gifted and Talented Parent Referral Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlwSIJHLt7uIwxn7wBWSCF6lJ7L7OiF8dQp1k_3b8rqiPlUQ/viewform
The Gifted and Talented Program is now taking referrals for testing this spring. Please see the link below for more information.
https://forms.gle/i3kcsPKRydyjoQRE6
Details
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award is faculty selected. Our selection is based on the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Sydney Tanner represents each of these qualities. She is truthful, loyal,and punctual. Sydney serves her community and school with the greatest of cooperation, courtesy and consideration of others. She displays strength in her personality and self-control. Congratulations Sydney Tanner.
COVID-19 Checklist. Please review
Tips from our Friendly Benton Public School Nurses on how you can boost your immune system and stay healthy right now!
Virtual Fridays continue this week. Please click on the following image for more information:
Athletic events for the week of January 4-8:
Way to go BHS Cheerleaders! 5A State runner-up!!
Parents/Guardians: Home Access Center (HAC) will be down from Dec. 20th -Dec. 28th for an upgrade.
Benton/Bryant Saline County Shootout tonight at Benton Arena.
Girls 6:00
Boys 7:30
Only selling 150 Benton tickets at the door due to Covid Capacity Guidelines.
Please welcome our 2020-2021 Be Tom School Board.
Dr. Mike Skelton
Jonathan Woolbright (not pictured)
Jarrod Hambric
Chris Ledbetter, Vice President
Holley Little, President
Randy Mitchell, Secretary
Paul Childress
Like Fulcher
An Outstanding Board Member was given their pin at Monday’s meeting for continuing education for their role as a school board member. Congrats and thank you to Holley Little.
Region 3 All Region Choir auditions were held virtually this year the week of November 9-14. Each student recorded their audition either at school or at home and submitted for judging. Judges met via Zoom to adjudicate the submissions on November 14. Benton had 52 students submit audition and 40 were selected to the Region 3 All Region Choir with 4 alternates. Mrs. Angela White is the BHS Choir Director and will accept this acknowledgement for her students. The students were:
Riece Martin
Katharine Crowe
Jade Sparks
Micah Hall
Kaylen Hughes
Elizabeth Armstrong
Ali Grace Villines
Kylie Cunningham
Caitlin Little
Riley Huskey
Carli Lankford
Emily Ball
Lilly Gladden
Ashley Dunn
Victoria Gardner
Daisy Medders
Dagan Terry
Jagger Suggs
Samuel Krallman
Eli Chennault
Donvan Battie
Deytron Wilson
Keenan Smith
Chris Bronson
Calley Easterling
Lindsey Kate Storey
Aslan Ladd
Kayla Howell
Mackynzie Moore
Amiya Johnson
Maegan Hill
Jenna Malone
Marissa Reed
Lola Smith
Hannah Cook
Aria Carter
Aryona Griffin
Chloe Hamilton
Sade Baxter
Jillian Langley
Jackson Jessup
Zeke Fletcher
Luke Tolbert
Joseph Boss
Congrats to the BHS Cheer team! One last 1st place weekend going into State!!
And judges choice for:
Best use of tumbling and Most crowd pumping cheer!
Nine Benton High School students have been recognized statewide with the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy. Congrats!
Dario Cano
Aria Carter
Samuel Morales
Alma Navarrete
Crystal Navarrete
Emily Reyes
Alondra Vences
Mallorie Warner
Daniel Suarez
Teacher in quarantine? Not a problem at Caldwell Elementary School!
Thanks to technology, our substitute was able to zoom her in to encourage that relationship, and bring more excitement to the classroom.
#BPSPantherPride
Thank you bus drivers!
Benton Junior High School: Benton Junior High School will continue with Offsite Virtual Learning Instruction beginning tomorrow (November 17, 2020) due to COVID-19 Exposure. Students will return to in-classroom instruction on November 30th.
This decision comes after consultation with the AR Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the AR Department of Health.
Please visit the following link for the Virtual Learning Pivot Plan: https://bit.ly/BJHStudentVirtual
Emma Selph 17th place out of 56 at Arkansas-Oklahoma All-Star XC Meet of Champs.
Another 1st place weekend for BHS cheer!
Judges choice: Best use of pyramid and Best use of Tumbling!
BET ON BENTON!
We’re looking for substitute teachers! Who’s ready to help our students!?
Important Information from the Athletic Department
ICYMI: Students are urged to bring a clean mask every day to ensure there are enough emergency supplied school masks.
Watch here: https://www.thv11.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/arkansas-schools-run-low-masks-kids-forget/91-5c3ca4fd-ee6f-425c-9934-6099371e698b
Join us for our Homecoming Ceremony on Facebook LIVE or Zoom at this link: https://zoom.us/j/7896433412?pwd=ZWxLV24vYWt1Q0RsV2ZEcGNESHIzQT09
Meeting ID: 789 643 3412
**Ringgold Elementary Meal Sign Up**
During this Offsite Virtual Instruction time, you are still eligible for school meals. Please fill out this form if you would like meals during this time.
Meal pick up will be @ Ringgold, Thursday, October 8, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Drive thru the PK/Kindergarten drop off line and we will meet you at the curbside. All we need is your name and your child's name. You will receive Thursday's and Friday's meal all at once.
Just a reminder, these meals are at no cost to you!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevpa3a45ZSvg7Ng3MiyIgKRu7jM-K4Dt7Ic6EE0VN59PRsgw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
Virtual Friday Information:
Benton Public Schools:
Parents/Guardians,
Benton Public Schools will be having Virtual Fridays beginning on October 16th.
Please select the link below to learn more and provide us with information by Friday, October 9th.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VirtualFriday
Great win at home tonight! Way to go Panthers!
Just one more week to donate Peanut Butter for the Arkansas Foodbank. Help us hit our goal of 1000 jars!
Thanks to a USDA waiver, Benton Schools is proud to announce FREE meals for all students. Starting Tuesday, September 7, all Benton students can receive a breakfast and a lunch every day, at no cost. Virtual students may also receive this same benefit by signing up for meal pick up.
This waiver is effective thru December 31, 2020. It is still very important to complete a free/reduced application.
LINK TO SIGN UP FOR MEALS FOR VIRTUAL STUDENTS: https://bit.ly/32ThDYQ
LINK TO APPLY FOR FREE/REDUCED LUNCH:
https://bit.ly/351Tthw
**HOT SPOT APPLICATIONS OPEN**
See link below---->
Parents,
If you do not have reliable internet for your child to do their schoolwork, you can apply for an internet device through the application below.
Please note that devices are extremely limited. Because of this, we cannot guarantee that everyone who applies will receive a device.
Per the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, priority is given to:
• Students learning virtually due to a COVID-19 related health situation
• Students who are economically disadvantaged (Free or Reduced School Lunches)
• Students who are experiencing homelessness
Padres de Familia
Si no tiene Internet confiable para que su hijo haga sus tareas escolares, puede solicitar un modem de Internet a través de la aplicación a continuación.
Tenga en cuenta que los modems de Internet son extremadamente limitados. Debido a esto, no podemos garantizar que todos los que soliciten recibirán un dispositivo.
Según el Departamento de Educación Primaria y Secundaria, se da prioridad a:
· Estudiantes que aprenden virtualmente debido a una situación de salud relacionada con COVID-19
· Estudiantes que se encuentran en desventaja económica (almuerzos escolares gratuitos o reducidos)
· Estudiantes que se encuentran sin hogar
Student Internet Application https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BPSStudentInternet2020
Hot Spot access points have been distributed to local churches and Big Red Stores. Students that need internet access can go to these locations with their school issued device, and automatically be connected to the hot spot.
620 Military Rd, 820 Edison Ave., 2908 Congo Rd., 1219 W. South St., 109 East Woodson Lateral Rd. (Hensley), 4720 US-67.
First Baptist Church Benton, First Church of the Nazarene, Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church, Holland Chapel, First Presbyterian, Trinity Baptist Church, Salem Methodist, Elect Temple, Gateway, Highland Heights.
MEAL PICKUP LINK: Don't forget - meal pick up Tuesday Night- order deadline is today (Monday August 24th) at 6pm.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoX7KsjCOERwdnXA3iItlzxx6lexVUiRUIBpjuJMNNkND66Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
**DRIVE-THRU MEAL INFORMATION FOR VIRTUAL STUDENTS**
Benton School District Virtual Learners school meal order form. Please fill out the following form at the link below—->
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoX7KsjCOERwdnXA3iItlzxx6lexVUiRUIBpjuJMNNkND66Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
((DRIVERS))
Please be aware this road going from Border St. to the Middle School is NOT AVAILABLE.
Find an alternate route if this is the road you have taken in the past.
2 days to Graduation Class of 2020!
For those that cannot attend, here is the YouTube link to view from home. It is not LIVE now, the stream will begin 9am Saturday.
https://youtu.be/BUXqDJlALkM
Don’t forget to get your child registered for Kindergarten! Use the link below. Registration for other grades coming soon!
https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=23423&culture=en
ABC Preschool Registration is OPEN! Click here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fDY_MhzjsjLpSYO4FhE9KKTivra7-RiHlQoHLwYkjCQ/edit?usp=sharing
STUDENTS: Want to work on coding? Click here : https://sites.google.com/bentonschools.org/bentoncoding/home
ICYMI: The video that has gone viral on Facebook from Benton Middle School seen more than 20K views!
Thank you THV11 and Michael Aaron for showcasing our #BPSPantherPride
https://bit.ly/2K33vDh
WATCH: Benton Public Schools Board Meeting April 13, 2020. Watch here: --->https://bit.ly/3ehQNhZ
School Choice deadline is coming up! May 1st!
ICYMI: Coronavirus cuts senior year short for Arkansas students; Governor Asa Hutchinson announced students would not return to the classroom this school year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
https://bit.ly/2JSt89R
SWEETNESS ALERT 🚨 🍕😍
Papa John’s donated 100 pizzas to Panther families to ensure kiddos had food this weekend.
There are no words for the selflessness of this incredible Benton business and community!
Thank you!
REMINDER: The Athletic Complex is CLOSED while the schools remain closed. That includes the track, please DO NOT jump the fence to access any part of the facility.
These women right here, there are no words than THANK YOU!
Working tirelessly to ensure all Panthers have the opportunity to receive a free GRAB-&-GO lunch this week!
Thank you to our food services ladies!
Stay Healthy Panthers, take care of yourselves!
IMPORTANT INFO REGARDING ACT TESTING
April 2020 National Exam COVID-19--->
The safety of students & test center staff is ACT’s top priority. ACT has rescheduled its 4/4/20 national test date to 6/13/20.
For more info click here: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/covid-19.html
BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT: REMINDER-GRAB-&-GO Breakfast served from 8-10a at Angie Grant and Ringgold Elementary Schools for all students in BPS thanks to sponsors in the Benton community.
Great crowd Monday morning for the groundbreaking of the new Saline County Career and Technical Campus off exit 114.
Great opportunities await for Panthers!
Spring Forward reminder—->
AP Physics build Newspaper Towers topped with a Snickers! 20 sheets, 1M of tape...here’s to some future engineers!
It's School Breakfast Week!
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Thank you Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin for visiting Caldwell and Ringgold Monday morning to read some books!
#ReadAcrossAmerica
ICYMI:
Benton Elementary P.E. coach gets emotional as her kids prepare for marathon
Benton Elementary P.E. coach gets emotional as her kids prepare for marathon
A group of 40 Caldwell Elementary students have trained for hours to have their moment at the Little Rockers marathon Saturday morning.
https://www.thv11.com/mobile/article/news/education/benton-elementary-pe-coach-gets-emotional-as-her-kids-prepare-for-marathon/91-af496a4c-e92a-4a5b-8fd0-7565f6d9f511
Thank you Caldwell Elementary for hosting the Board for lunch!
Today is the day!!
Mention Benton High School when you order, dine in or take out!
It’s game day Panthers!
Get out and support our softball and baseball teams tonight at 4:30 and 5!
#BPSPantherPride
Benton High School has been identified as a Purple Star School. It’s the only school in Saline County and the only school not centered on Little Rock Air Force Base to be recognized!
Way to go Panthers!!
Arkansas High School State Tournament: Wrestling Results.
-Brett Barbaree 4th place
Heavy Weight
-Tyler Cochran 5th place 182 division
-Jayden Robinson 6th place 106 division
Meteorologist Hayden Nix gave these kiddos some awesome information on weather Friday morning!
Thanks for spending some time with these Panthers!
Water Balloon Free Fall Lab was a success!
Mrs. Allison’s AP Physics class did their research and calculations, and dropped water balloons from the bleachers. And sure enough...they were right!
They got Mr. Barger right on the head!
For the second year, the Arkansas School Boards Association held a personal essay/speaking contest where 11th and 12th grade students have an opportunity to present before an audience of more than 600 school board members and administrators during the ASBA Annual Conference.
For the second year, a Benton High School Student has been awarded this opportunity. This year Benton High School Senior Ryan Taneja placed 3rd in the statewide competition.
Not only did Ryan participate and speak in front of the conference attendees, he was also awarded a monetary award of $500.
Congratulations to the BHS Football team!
The 2019 BHS Football team won the 6A West conference championship and the 6A State Runner-up.
With a 0-3 record coming out of the nonconference schedule, this team rallied to finish undefeated in the 6A West conference before advancing to the 6A State Championship game.
The BHS Football program is a great source of pride for our community.
ᴅᴏ ʏᴏᴜ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ғʟᴜ? ᴋɴᴏᴡ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴅᴏ!
Parents:
-If your child has a fever to take him/her to the doctor
-It's not too late to get a flu shot
-Fluids, rest and proper nutrition are essential
-Encourage frequent hand-washing
-Wash clothes, lunch boxes, backpacks, etc...
Students taking AP Classes in Fall 2020 should look into this camp to prepare for the demands of the college classes. All questions can go to Kristi Chumley at kchumley@bentonschools.org
Game Tonight!
Our 2nd year to also compete Gameday at Nationals! Coming home 8th in the Nation and with Benton’s first ever Game Day trophy!!! 💥💪📣
Ready for another day, we compete our performance routine Saturday at 5:53 eastern. 🐾 #BetOnBenton
They’re Nationals Bound!
Good luck to Benton Cheer!
Way to go Panthers!
We’re so proud of our athletes and can’t wait to cheer them on as they play at the collegiate level!
Brett Barbaree, Ouachita Baptist University
Cade Clark, University of Arkansas
Dalton Pugh, Central Baptist College
Ethan Hambric, University of the Ozarks
ICYMI: THV11- Benton school nurse uses glow kit to show students how quickly germs spread.
https://www.thv11.com/mobile/article/news/health/benton-school-nurse-uses-glow-kit-to-show-students-how-quickly-germs-spread/91-d0066cc0-0153-4f7f-8494-a8bb489e37d6
Follow us on social media! Benton Middle School has a new page, go follow all things BMS!
We love a good competition, especially when food is involved! Thanks to everyone who supported our Counselor’s Departments in the Chili Cook-Off
Congratulations to these Avid Readers! Caldwell Panthers recognizes students that love to read.
And on the day before Thanksgiving break...
If you could only pick one pie, which would you choose?!
