If you haven't already, please fill out a Free and Reduced Lunch application online. Although meals are free for EVERY student this year regardless of qualification, this application can qualify you for additional benefits.
Free/Reduced Meal Application:
ezmealapp.com

ICYMI: Shameka Christon hung up her jersey and is now a social worker in the Benton School District. She introduced Bright Futures, a program helping families in need.
https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/outreach/former-wnba-player-launches-program-benton/91-463a3020-edce-4e3b-ae0b-9ca195323632?fbclid=IwAR3kjtWfnCFrr3oUe6bm-cLDHQnJG5RYEsp6-wg4uMHZYgkekvKp8gLlDEQ
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.
Free backpacks & School Supplies! Information in the photo:

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

Teacher Appreciation Week - Thank you to all the parents and community members who have loved on our teachers this week! The daily treats have been a pick-me-up that teachers need this time of year. Thank you!

March 1 - March 4 is Read Across America Week. Let's celebrate!

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!

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
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!

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.
Thank you bus drivers!

We’re looking for substitute teachers! Who’s ready to help our students!?

Important Information from the Athletic Department

Friday, October 30 will be a Virtual Friday for ALL students. The campus will be closed for cleaning.
Virtual Friday Meals

