Ringgold Elementary School

We're looking for Substitute School Nurses! If you or someone you know would be interested, please contact Cheryl Watson at cwatson@bentonschools.org.

TICKETS FOR CHAMPIONSHIP VOLLEYBALL GAME : https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA

Congrats to the Benton Volleyball Team! The ladies will play in the State Championship Saturday at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs at 3pm. ¡Felicitaciones al equipo de voleibol de Benton! Ellas jugarán en el Campeonato Estatal el sábado en Bank OZK Arena en Hot Springs a las 3 p.m.

Ringgold's clothes closet is empty. We are especially in need of sizes 4-7. Big thank you to our parents and community sponsors who help keep the closet filled.

It's more than free lunch....the federal funds we receive because of our free/ reduced lunch population gives us more staff members, more programs, additional computer labs, after school programs, and STEM. It can even help you with reduced Boy's and Girl's Club rates. Look for the Free lunch form that is being sent home on Thursday. Please send the completed forms back before October 1st.

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

FRIDAY NIGHT BHS FOOTBALL GAME INFORMATION: 1. Paid Parking 2. Enter on the East (Visitor) side of stadium. 3. Sit on the South East side of the 50 yard line. Both teams' fans will sit on visitor side. 4. Band, cheer, FB team will enter in the the South East corner (visitor) locker room side. Online Tickets Only: https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/300b6299-0971-47c7-8f25-385f303c02a5

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

SHARE! Here is the map for parking at INFINITI of Central Arkansas for the Salt Bowl Pep Rally TONIGHT! Please share with friends!

Shout out to Stout Plumbing for the amazing lunch and gift baskets that will be raffled out to our staff. Thank you so much!

Officer Oliver has been with BNPD for close to 3 years. This year, she has joined the SRO Division as School Resource Officer for Ringgold Elementary. Though she never thought she would become a police officer, she loves serving her community and talking to people in general. As an SRO, she looks forward to making an even bigger impact. A native of Pine Bluff, Officer Oliver loves to travel, be outdoors and spend time with family. She's also a big animal lover and has four fur babies to prove it. Law enforcement isn't her only service to her community and country. She also served in the Army National Guard for 8 years, which included a tour to Kuwait and Iraq. She lives by the motto: "Never lose your smile" and recommends everyone give it a try, especially as we kick off a new school year with lots of changes!

In 1 week Benton Panthers will be back in the classroom for the 2021-2022 school year. The School Board approved on Monday August 9th to purchase air purifiers for all classrooms in the district. With this purchase, students and staff will begin the year under the same guidelines as we ended the 2020-2021 school year. Masks will be optional for staff and students. We will continue to follow guidelines from the Arkansas Department of Health and Arkansas Department of Education.

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.

Device Returns for Elementary Students is May 17/18. Please make sure your student returns their device, charger, and case to school.

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)