Mountain View Elementary

Monday, March 2-
Wear stripes or spots or something new—
Dress silly, bright, or Seuss-y too!
March 2nd is the day—hip hip hooray!
Let’s Read Across America in a wacky way!
#WeAreBenton #ProudtobeMVE

Reminder-Early Dismissal on Thursday this week. Car rider dismissal bell rings at 1:35! #WeAreBenton #ProudtobeMVE

📣 Calendar Update
Because of recent inclement weather, the following days will be used to make up missed instructional time:
📅 Friday, February 13
📅 Monday, February 16
📅 Friday, April 3
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
#WeAreBenton #ProudtobeMVE

🎶 Mountain View Elementary Talent Show 🎭
Get ready for a night of incredible talent from our amazing students - from singing, dancing, science tricks, piano and drum set! We will have it all!
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Butler Auditorium at the High School
🎟 Admission:
• $3 per person
• FREE for children under 5
All proceeds will support the Mountain View Elementary Music Department, helping keep music alive and thriving in our school 🎵
Bring your family and friends and come cheer on our talented performers. We can’t wait to see you there!
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🐾 Weekly Prowl at MVES 🐾
Here’s what’s happening around Mountain View Elementary this week! Be sure to mark your calendars and join us for all the great learning and fun ahead
We’re looking forward to another great week of growing and learning together. Thank you for your continued support of MVES!
#WeAreBenton #ProudtobeMVE

Here’s a look at what’s coming up this week at Mountain View Elementary!
We have an exciting week ahead filled with learning and fun.
Thank you for your continued support of our MVES students and staff. It’s going to be a great week to be a Panther!
#WeAreBenton #ProudtobeMVE

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📱 Exciting News from Mountain View Elementary! 🐾
Starting August 15th, the Benton School District will begin sending out text messages after 4PM every Friday to help keep you in the loop and enhance our communication from school to home! 🏫✨ Parents/Guardians will get a text message with access to a calendar of events for the upcoming week. 🐾
Click the link below to see a preview of what you can expect to receive each Friday. 📱
https://docs.google.com/.../1joI07_qBhpVBB3.../edit...
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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!

🎉 Congratulations to our 2024–2025 Benton School District Teacher of the Year — Mrs. Stephanie Williams! 🎶 Mrs. Williams, the beloved music teacher at Mountain View Elementary, brings joy, creativity, and passion to her classroom every day. Her dedication to her students and her ability to make learning fun through music has left a lasting impression on our school community. We are so proud to recognize Mrs. Williams for the impact she makes in the lives of our students and for representing the excellence of Benton Schools. Thank you for sharing your gifts and heart with us!

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!

Benton Public Schools will be closed for Spring Break from March 24–28. We hope our students and staff enjoy a well-deserved break! Relax, recharge, and have fun! We’ll see you back in class on Monday, March 31! 🐾

Benton Public Schools will be closed on Friday, March 21, 2025. All campuses will be closed.

Class picture day is Friday, March 7. It seems the ordering materials were "lost in the mail" as we haven't received any flyers to pass out to our families. Here is a copy of the flyer with ordering information for class pictures.

Press Notice Attention: Home School Representatives February 27, 2025 (Benton, AR) --- Benton Public Schools is offering ongoing consultation with representatives of private and homeschool students to discuss equitable services under IDEA. This consultation meeting will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM at the Benton School District Administration building located at 207 W. Conway, Benton, AR, 72015. If you have questions, please call 501-776-5701.

Join the Panther Family! We're hiring for our Food Services Team—apply today! ✨ Monday - Friday schedule ✨ No nights, weekends, or holidays ✨ 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision & PTO Get started now 👉 https://careers.aramark.com/