Arkansas America250 Ornament Project District Winners!
Our campuses were buzzing with creativity this season as students designed ornaments for the statewide Arkansas Celebrates America250 project. Each school submitted entries, and a committee carefully reviewed them using a rubric to select three ornamentsโone from each levelโto represent Benton School District at the Arkansas State Capitol.
We are proud to announce our 2025 district selections:
โจ Elementary: Rylee Wesselhoft, 1st Grade โ Mountain View Elementary
โจ Middle School/Junior High: Ava Crawford, 7th Grade โ Mountain View Middle School
โจ High School: Akira Fallad, 10th Grade โ Benton High School
All ornaments from across Arkansas are now on display in the Old Supreme Court Room at the State Capitol through mid-January. Every submitted ornamentโstatewideโis also featured in the new digital gallery at:
๐ america250.ade.arkansas.gov
We are so proud of the creativity and craftsmanship shown by our students and grateful for the opportunity to celebrate Benton talent on a statewide stage. ๐จโค๏ธ
#WeAreBenton #Arkansas250 #OrnamentDesign Winners
Our campuses were buzzing with creativity this season as students designed ornaments for the statewide Arkansas Celebrates America250 project. Each school submitted entries, and a committee carefully reviewed them using a rubric to select three ornamentsโone from each levelโto represent Benton School District at the Arkansas State Capitol.
We are proud to announce our 2025 district selections:
โจ Elementary: Rylee Wesselhoft, 1st Grade โ Mountain View Elementary
โจ Middle School/Junior High: Ava Crawford, 7th Grade โ Mountain View Middle School
โจ High School: Akira Fallad, 10th Grade โ Benton High School
All ornaments from across Arkansas are now on display in the Old Supreme Court Room at the State Capitol through mid-January. Every submitted ornamentโstatewideโis also featured in the new digital gallery at:
๐ america250.ade.arkansas.gov
We are so proud of the creativity and craftsmanship shown by our students and grateful for the opportunity to celebrate Benton talent on a statewide stage. ๐จโค๏ธ
#WeAreBenton #Arkansas250 #OrnamentDesign Winners

Save the date for the BHS Medical College and Career Fair on Monday, November 10, from 5-7 pm. We will have deans, professors, and students from medical majors across Arkansas here to answer your questions about pursuing a medical career. We will also have alumni in medical professions who will demonstrate medical skills, answer your questions, and participate in panel discussions about what led them to their careers. Put it on your calendar and join us for an incredible night!

ESS Hiring Event at Benton School District
ESS, Benton School Districtโs partner for substitute teachers and support staff, will host a Hiring Event on Monday, November 18th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Professional Development Center, located at 211 N Border St, Benton, AR 72015.
This event is a great opportunity for individuals interested in working in Benton schools โ whether as a substitute teacher, classroom aide, or in another support position. ESS representatives will be available to answer questions, assist with applications, and share information about the rewarding opportunities available across the district.
Event Details:
๐ Monday, November 18, 2025
๐ 9:00 a.m. โ 12:00 p.m.
๐ Benton School District Professional Development Center
211 N Border St, Benton, AR 72015
For more information or to apply online, visit ess.com
.
Join the Panther team and make a difference every day!
ESS, Benton School Districtโs partner for substitute teachers and support staff, will host a Hiring Event on Monday, November 18th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Professional Development Center, located at 211 N Border St, Benton, AR 72015.
This event is a great opportunity for individuals interested in working in Benton schools โ whether as a substitute teacher, classroom aide, or in another support position. ESS representatives will be available to answer questions, assist with applications, and share information about the rewarding opportunities available across the district.
Event Details:
๐ Monday, November 18, 2025
๐ 9:00 a.m. โ 12:00 p.m.
๐ Benton School District Professional Development Center
211 N Border St, Benton, AR 72015
For more information or to apply online, visit ess.com
.
Join the Panther team and make a difference every day!

