Benton, Ark.-May 8, 2021Summer Athletic Camp Registration is now open! Please sign up your student athlete online at the following links. Before checking out, there is a google form that MUST be filled out before the first day of camp.Volleyball Camp: https://bit.ly/2RimC3gFootball Camp: https://bit.ly/3xGptDNBasketball Camp: https://bit.ly/3vAUEhU READ MORE >
CONGRATS!!Congratulations Dr. Kim Anderson, Benton SD Assistant Superintendent, for being named the 2021 AAFC Howard Wallace Federal Coordinator of the Year. Well deserved Dr. Anderson! READ MORE >
Benton, Ark.- May 4, 2021Congratulations to the following educator who were named by their peers as teacher of the year for their campus.Caldwell Elementary: Jessica BranchAngie Grant Elementary: Lizzie EstesRinggold Elementary: Melanie HowardHoward Perrin Elementary: Linnie McCookBMS: Amanda NewmanBJHS: Kelsey FortuneBHS: Michelle Hastings READ MORE >
Your BENTON PANTHERS are 6A State Weight Meet CHAMPS!This is our 3rd Straight Weight Lifting Championship 💪🏻Walker Davis finished 2nd in the Heavy Wt Class.Andre Lane finished 2nd in the 220 lb Class.Beau Wright won the 198 lb Class and also set a New State Record in the Power Clean of 350 lbs.Cain Simmons finished 3rd in the 181 lb Class.Jayvon Parker won the 132... READ MORE >
Congratulations!! Chris Bronson, signed with Lyon College in Batesville, AR to play football. Chris played DB.Way to go! READ MORE >
Benton Middle School Nurse Sherri Poe is the Arkansas School Nurse Association 2020 School Nurse of the Year!Nurse Sherri will be recognized at the AR School Nurse Association State Conference and at the National Association of School Nurse Conference! Congrats! READ MORE >
Allyson Pitts, counselor at Benton High School, has been named the Arkansas High School Counselor of the Year by the Arkansas School Counselors Association (ArSCA). Mrs. Pitts has been with the Benton School District for 11 years, 7 of those as a school counselor. We are so proud of Mrs. Pitts and her great efforts and her passion to help students in the Benton... READ MORE >
Benton School DistrictApril 1, 2021Registration for all future panthers that will be 5 years old on or before August 1st is now open. To register your student, please go to the following link. Then under the Kindergarten Registration Tab, please sign up for an assessment for your student at their assigned school.It's a great day to be a Panther!English:... READ MORE >
We're just 2 weeks from Kindergarten Registration! Click here for the Benton School Zone to find out where your future Panther will go to school:https://fortress.maptive.com/ver4/71490db24ec2983aa0d346bc3a121397 READ MORE >
March 5, 2021Soft opening day for the new BHS cafeteria. This will serve both high school and junior high students. -5 Restaurant style ordering stations-Grab n Go items-Jumbotron style TVs in center-booth seating-Cafe at the back for ice cream and coffee etc...Thank you to everyone that made this possible for students!#BPSPantherPride READ MORE >
Round 2 ✅That’s a wrap! Our #1 goal is to be the best for our students and keep them in the classroom safe and healthy! Panther Staff receiving the 2nd vaccine today at the clinic with all Saline County Schools.Big thank you to the Benton Public School Nurses, City of Benton, the River Center, Smith Caldwell Pharmacy, Bryant Family Pharmacy, and Westside Pharmacy. READ MORE >
Friday, February 12th, will be a regularly scheduled Virtual Friday. Students needing extra help can plan on coming to their school campus. Some bus routes will be limited. For more information on those routes, please follow this link to our website. Distrito Escolar de Benton: Mañana, 12 de febrero, será un viernes virtual programado como habia sido y como se... READ MORE >
FEBRUARY 11, 2021 will be a VIRTUAL DAY for all students and staff due to inclement weather.Students will need to check their Google Classroom for further instruction.Please check back here, and on social media for future announcements. READ MORE >
February 10, 2021Hank Herzfeld and Kolby Payne have advanced to Finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Congratulations!In February, some 15,000 Semifinalists are notified that they have advanced to Finalist standing. High school principals are also notified and provided with a Certificate of Merit to present to each Finalist. All winners of... READ MORE >
January 14, 2021Benton, Ark.-Good things in the new year! The Saline County Career & Technical Campus is getting ready to serve YOU!Check out the website: http://bit.ly/SalineCTEHere are some potential areas of study:Automotive TechnologyConstruction Cyber Security Health Sciences HVAC-RIndustrial Technology Manufacturing Medical Professions - CNANetworkingWelding READ MORE >
The Education Unleashed Parent Support Program was designed to empower parents of virtual learners by providing training sessions on essential topics and skills. The goal is to provide an inclusive environment that will allow parents to discover and grow skills that can help their children with distance learning. Training sessions through the Education Unleashed... READ MORE >
All Benton students and non-student siblings under 18 will have the opportunity to pickup a free meal during the holiday break.Pickups will be in the Angie Grant Elementary Car Rider Line. Thursday, December 17th, 5-6:30pTuesday, December 22nd, 5-6:30pTuesday, December 29th, 5-6:30pYou MUST fill out the form at the link below to sign up for a meal.Sign up form for... READ MORE >
December 15, 2020Aiden Garrett and Tristan Hawkins signed their letter of intent to UALR Tuesday afternoon surrounded by their coaches, family, friends, and teammates. Congratulations, the Panther Family is proud of you both! READ MORE >
December 10, 2020,BENTON PUBLIC SCHOOLSDr. Mike Skelton, SuperintendentDear Parents and Community,With the increase of COVID-19 numbers across the state and Saline County, we know there may be times when school changes must occur. While COVID-19 has disrupted all of our lives, please know that we remain committed to the safety and health of all students and staff.... READ MORE >
December 10, 2020Estimados padres y comunidad,Con el aumento de los nĂşmeros de COVID-19 en todo el estado y en el condado de Saline, sabemos que puede haber ocasiones en las que deban ocurrir cambios de escuela.Si bien COVID-19 ha interrumpido todas nuestras vidas, sepa que seguimoscomprometido con la seguridad y salud de todos los estudiantes y el personal. Como... READ MORE >
December 4, 2020The new CTE Center going up in Saline County for High School students across the area is making progress. Here is a video to give you more on what to expect.https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=Rub4o_CyEWU READ MORE >
November 19, 2020 In an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our staff and student body we are asking all parents/guardians, including virtual students, to follow the instructions below. Contact the school when: Someone in the household has tested Positive for COVID-19.Someone in the household has been identified as a Close Contact to a... READ MORE >
Tony LenahanThe Saline CourierBENTON – It’s been a long tenure for current public address announcer Steve Landers, but after 30 years, Landers has decided to call it quits. That journey likely ends tonight when the Benton Panthers host the Marion Patriots at Everett Field in the first round of the 6A state playoffs. With a Benton victory, the Panthers would face... READ MORE >
Benton Panther Family,Unfortunately, today we had to make a very difficult decision that ended our football season. Earlier this week, we had 16 players that had to be quarantined due to contract tracing. Today, we had one player test positive resulting in 17 more players being quarantined. We have 33 players quarantined, including all of our offensive... READ MORE >
October 15, 2020Parents/Guardians,Please review the above information regarding Virtual Fridays from October 16-December 18 2020. For more questions, please contact your student's campus. READ MORE >
Ringgold Elementary School is transitioning to Offsite Virtual Instruction Tuesday and Wednesday, October 6th and 7th, due to COVID-19 Exposure. After consultation with the AR Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the AR Department of Health, this was determined to be the best course of action for the safety and well-being of our staff and students... READ MORE >
The Benton School District is proud to announce two High School seniors have qualified as National Merit Scholars. Kolby G Payne (Left) William H Herzfeld (Right) Payne, is a member of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, Student Council, and plays on the school’s basketball team. He says he was shocked when he found out he was a Semifinalist. “I had... READ MORE >
It's September 1st, and that means the competition officially begins to bring in more peanut butter than our rivals down the street! Bring in jars of Peanut Butter now until the end of the month to your school, all to help the Arkansas Foodbank. Let's Go Panthers! READ MORE >
August 31, 2020Beginning on September 8th, the Benton School District will continue with a standard school schedule Monday-Friday for all students. This is district wide, all students will be in class.Students that chose the virtual option, will continue classes online. READ MORE >
August 27th, 2020 Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Benton School District will dismiss students at 12:30p. Buses will run their normal routes starting at that time. All after school activities and extra-curricular activities are cancelled. ASU Three Rivers and Pulaski Tech classes are also cancelled. READ MORE >
August 19, 2020 Benton, Ark Dear Parents, The new school year is quickly approaching, and the staff of Benton Public Schools is ready to see your child again! There is no doubt that this year will be different from any other year. Know that your child's safety will always be our first priority, and these times only reinforce that commitment. I recently had the... READ MORE >
Benton, Ark. August 18, 2020Salt Bowl 2020 Benton vs. Bryant “Saltier Together” Saturday, August 29th, 2020–7:30 p.m. War Memorial Stadium Salt Bowl 2020 Only 12,000 Tickets Available Pay Per View available for the first time Governor Hutchinson to conduct Coin Toss The largest high school football game in the State of Arkansas will take on a much... READ MORE >
Follow the QR Codes or link below to apply for free/reduced lunch for students.https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx READ MORE >
All Elementary Students will have the opportunity to check out a device from the school to assist in Virtual Work.Virtual Students will receive these at Open House.In-Person will receive these on their first day of school.Forms will be available to sign at Open House for In Person Learners. A device will not be checked out, until that form is completed by a... READ MORE >
Ralph Bunche Back to School Backpack Distribution What: Drive-Thru Back to School Backpack Distribution sponsored by the Ralph Bunche Community Action Committee. Where: Benton High School parking lot (211 N Border) When: Saturday August 15 & Saturday August 22 from 9-11 a.m. Who: Any K-12 student that attends a Benton school and is in need of school... READ MORE >
To Benton Parents/Guardians, and the Community,Please read through the following for more information regarding the 2020-2021 school year. This addresses the first two weeks of school for students from Kindergarten to High School Seniors. The Benton School District is committed to returning to on-site learning beginning August 24th. We understand that there will... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Debbie Green who invested 38 years at Ringgold Elementary (41 total years teaching). You will be missed in the hallways! READ MORE >
🙌🏻 Turf project complete! Everett Field at Panther Stadium is ready! Thanks to United Turf & Track for doing a great job. Now we’re ready for Panthers to get back out there! We couldn’t have had this done without the help of Everett Auto Group! READ MORE >
7/2/2020 Dear Parents: I know the 2019-2020 school year and the current times with the COVID-19 virus are very challenging. In my 27 years of education, I can honestly say it has been the most unique and challenging of my career. With the many uncertainties around us, I want you to know that the entire staff of Benton Public Schools remains dedicated to... READ MORE >
Important Information about Graduation 2020 Where: The graduation ceremony will be held at the Benton Athletic Complex When: July 11th at 9:00 am. -Gates will open at 7:00 am; Students must be present at 8:00 am. -Students will enter the indoor facility where they will be lined up and maintain social distancing throughout the... READ MORE >
BSD Teacher of the Year Lacee Glidewell, Ringgold Elementary, was honored at the Board Meeting on Monday June 8th. Glidewell now is up against teachers across the state for Teacher of the Year. Good Luck! READ MORE >
Lacee Glidewell, Ringgold Elementary School is the 2020 teacher of the year. Congrats! READ MORE >
Congrats 2020 Seniors! Your yard signs are in! Beginning Monday at 9am you can pick them up from the High School. (This is the same time as MacBook returns for any student that has not turned their device in.) READ MORE >
Board Meeting will be streamed on Facebook starting a few minutes before roll call at 5p.https://www.facebook.com/bentonschools/ READ MORE >
Parents, Please take a few minutes to provide us with input regarding this school year. Also, please encourage your child to take the student survey as well. Parent Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BPSAMIPARENT Student Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BPSAMISTUDENT Padres, Por favor tome unos minutos para darnos su opiniĂłn sobre... READ MORE >
Register your new student for the 2020-2021 school year here- English copy- https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=23423&culture=en Spanish copy- https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=23423&culture=es READ MORE >
PARENT RESOURCES: Good information regarding your student's safety online during this time...and helping them cope with what's going on---> READ MORE >
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE REMAINDER OF THE 2019-2020 YEAR**As directed by Governor Hutchinson the remainder of the school year there will not be in school instruction. No students will be going back to classroom learning this year, AMI days will continue.Education Commissioner Johnny Key says seniors that were in good standing after the 3rd 9-weeks will... READ MORE >
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP: 1. Please sign up on this link: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx… 2. Then sign up for a time for assessment in August! Angie Grant: https://forms.gle/j8VpynWGNkQg...Caldwell: https://forms.gle/y9NUrWCKpMy6...Howard Perrin: https://forms.gle/PiX9WmCuhWz7...Ringgold: https://forms.gle/9Ur4MCH3nx8H... Can't wait... READ MORE >
FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH REMINDER:Students 18 and under free in these locations! READ MORE >
**SHARE**LUNCHES NEXT WEEK, March 30-April 3All students under 18 will receive a free breakfast & lunch!Longhills- 11-11:30Ralph Bunch- 11-11:30Howard Perrin- 11-11:30Lonsdale- 11-1Trinity Church-11:30-12Oak Grove Church-11:30-12Caldwell- 11:30-12Hiland Heights-11:30-12Angie Grant drive thru 11-1 READ MORE >
GRAB-&-GO LUNCHES FOR MARCH 23-27:The Benton Community saw the need, and stepped up to the plate!Thanks to so many organizations, K-12 Benton Students can receive FREE lunches.Highland Heights Baptist, Holland Chapel Baptist, First United Methodist, Trinity Baptist, First Baptist of Benton, Summit Saline, GracePoint, LifeSpring First Church of the Nazarene.True... READ MORE >
March 20, 2020 Students will be able to sign out a Chromebook in order to complete classwork during the time away from the classroom. If your student needs a Chromebook, please sign-up on the Google Spreadsheet, and also sign the Chromebook Loan Agreement. If you are able to do this at home before picking up the device that is preferred. No device will be signed... READ MORE >
March 20, 2020 Students will be able to sign out a Chromebook in order to complete classwork during the time away from the classroom. If your student needs a Chromebook, please sign-up on the Google Spreadsheet, and also sign the Chromebook Loan Agreement. If you are able to do this at home before picking up the device that is preferred. No device will be signed... READ MORE >
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SCHOOL CLOSURES* BPS WILL REOPEN APRIL 17TH AS DIRECTED BY GOVERNOR ASA HUTCHINSON. READ MORE >
Thank you for providing us input to serve your child better! If you have more than one child attending school in Benton, please feel free to either take the survey multiple times or to choose one of your children and answer it according to him/her. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BSDParent2020 READ MORE >
This is available for all students in the Benton School District. READ MORE >
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING INTERNET ACCESS* For many students internet access is crucial for AMI work completion. If you need access, there are several options: • Two months of Free Internet Access from Comcast (Effective Monday, March 16, 2020). More information at www.internetessentials.com • Charter Communications will offer free Spectrum broadband and... READ MORE >
FREE BREAKFAST STARTING MONDAY 3/16 8a-10a: Once again...the Benton Community, there are truly no words.... Thanks to Holland Chapel Church, FREE GRAB-&-GO BREAKFAST FOR STUDENTS will be offered at Ringgold Elementary in the pickup/drop off line. READ MORE >
FREE BREAKFAST STARTING MONDAY 3/16 8a-10a: This community...no words. Thanks to so many sponsors, FREE GRAB-&-GO BREAKFAST FOR STUDENTS will be offered at Angie Grant Elementary in the pickup/drop off line. ❤️ READ MORE >
BPS WILL PROVIDE FREE LUNCHES FOR STUDENTS STARTING MONDAY MARCH 16TH.Please Check the schedule on where you can receive your sack lunch. READ MORE >
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SCHOOL CLOSURES: As directed by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, Benton Public Schools will close for classes starting Friday March 13, 2020 and will re-open Monday March 30, 2020. BPS will be using Alternate Method of Instruction (AMI) days. Students will be given more information from their teachers about... READ MORE >
COVID-19 UPDATE FROM BENTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS: Many have asked if BPS plans to cancel classes due to the pandemic of the Coronavirus, we will defer to the Education Commissioner for that decision. Governor Hutchinson included in his statement Wednesday “the Secretary of Health, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall have sole authority to close... READ MORE >
We are aware of the health concerns due to the confirmation of the first Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) case in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. We will continue to review and improve plans to protect our students and staff. We will also continue to prepare for, if the need warrants, the use of alternate methods of learning. BPS continues to monitor the situation based on... READ MORE >
Benton Panther Families, We are closely monitoring the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) internationally as well as here in the US and are working with the Arkansas Department of Heath and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to monitor the situation in our state. There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Benton School District at this... READ MORE >
Please use the front entrance from Border Street to the parking lots at BHS for the remainder of the school year. READ MORE >
Here is the official calendar for the 2020-2021 School Year. READ MORE >
TUNE IN ALERT: Almost 50 Little Rockers at Caldwell Elementary are running in their marathon tomorrow. At 5p and 6p watch THV11 and see how Caldwell is training our Panthers, and teaching them about the importance of healthy habits! READ MORE >
APRIL 3, 2020 Get ready, Kindergarten Registration starts in just over a month! READ MORE >
The Spring Blood Drive will take place on March 3rd in the High School Auditorium from 8:30a-2:30p. Sign-up sheets will be in the office starting today (Tuesday February 25, 2020). READ MORE >
Eat, enjoy and help us earn at our Spirit Night Donation. The event will be ALL Day THURSDAY at Red Robin in Benton. 20% of fundraising sales go to Benton High School. All you have to do is mention Benton High School to your server!*dine in and carry out orders* READ MORE >
Let’s help Blayre R., our FoodBank Hunger Hero reach her goal of raising $1000 for the AR Food Bank! The proceeds will go to help Arkansas students that need food throughout the school year, and summer as well.Come by the table outside the BHS cafeteria this week at lunch and buy raffle tickets for these awesome prizes!If you aren't at the high school but still... READ MORE >
Click here for a current list of job openings in the Benton School District.https://bentonschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspxYour Choice.Your Future. READ MORE >
On Friday February 14th, the beam signed by Junior High students was placed on top of the new 9th Grade Academy set to open in 2021. Thanks to Nabholz and several students, board members, and staff out there to celebrate our new building! READ MORE >
Kristen Garner and Bishop Butler are FINALISTS as National Merit Scholars! They are just 2 of over a million applicants this year! We’re so proud! #BPSPantherPrideGarner: “I’m excited and honored because only a few people get this opportunity across the county, top 1%. It’s exciting to get money for college too!”Butler: “I’m honored because being the top 1% it... READ MORE >
Girls Swimming wins 5A South Conference Tuesday night! Way to go! READ MORE >
Blayre Rives is one of 50 students across the state selected as a Hunger Hero by the Arkansas Foodbank to raise money for other students! Help her out! Blayre has one month to raise the money!https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E202274&id=9&cfifid=38 Check out her video here. READ MORE >
Urijah Quenga took first place at the Dawson CoOp Third Grade Chess Tournament. Urijah had the only perfect winning record against more than 40 students selected to come to the tournament from Arkadelphia, Bauxite, Bryant, Fountain Lake, Harmony Grove, Lake Hamilton, and Lakeside School Districts. Urijah has finished in either first or second place in the three... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our Fall All-State Athletes! Hannah Brewer, Volleyball Ethan Bearden, GolfLydia Buchanan, VolleyballMary Grace Guerra, Volleyball Emma Selph, Cross CountryBrett Barbaree, Football Morgan Gray, CheerAddie Chumley, DanceGarrett Brown, FootballCaleb Coffman, Football Gavin... READ MORE >
BENTON, Ark. – An unlikely friendship is playing out at Ringgold Elementary in Benton. Two fourth graders are helping each other, out of the kindness of their hearts.Andie Renteria and Ethen Patton are two peas in a pod.https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/benton-4th-graders-teach-lesson-in-empathy-and-kindness/ READ MORE >
BENTON, Ark. — Dozens of Benton High School students are seeking a future in the military. The school has just over 1,200 students in the high school and 10% of them took a military exam Thursday. Many attribute it to the ROTC program. "This is what I really want to do because I’m really good at it,” said Connor Roy, 12th grader at Benton... READ MORE >
Congratulations to these Benton Athletes on their signing day!Signing Ceremony: Wednesday (2/5) at 3:30p in the High School Cafeteria.Brett Barbaree: Football, Ouachita Baptist UniversityCade Clark: Track, University of ArkansasDalton Pugh: Baseball, Central Baptist CollegeEthan Hambric: Baseball, University of the Ozarks READ MORE >
Dear Parent/Guardian,The Benton School District is considering offering bus service to all students in the district. We are seeking information regarding the need your child may have for transportation to/from school. Please take 2 minutes to answer a few questions regarding bus transportation. Your input will be used in making plans for the 2020-2021 school... READ MORE >
The Benton Middle School basketball team honored Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in Tuesday’s game against North Little Rock. The entire team wore purple, yellow and white ribbons in their hair in memory of the Laker’s star and his daughter.https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/benton-middle-school-basketball-team-honors-kobe-bryant-and-daughter-gianna/ READ MORE >
Benton alum Wayne Ashley (2000) won a Grammy this past Sunday night. He served in the Benton High School and Junior High band for years and graduated with a band scholarship. Congrats! READ MORE >
We’re thrilled to announce Benton SchoolDistrict’s new app! It’s everything Benton Schools, in yourpocket.With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteriamenus, news updates, and even emergency notifications.Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2sKFSdL oriPhone: https://apple.co/2vaoBeR. READ MORE >
The 2019 BHS Volleyball team had an outstanding season. They were 5A South Co-Champions with a #1 seed and finished the State Tournament as the 5A State Runner-ups. They finished the Season with a 27-4 overall record and a 13-1 Conference Record. Lydia Buchanan Head Coach- Michelle Shoppach Katie Strickland ... READ MORE >