Ringgold Elementary School

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.

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--->

**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

Mr. Melton's classes had a science lab today where the students were learning about tendons and muscles and used chickens from home so students can see live chicken feet and how they work.

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:

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

Thank you bus drivers!

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