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Reminder of Important Dates:
No School Friday, March 29th
No School Monday, April 1st
No School Monday, April 8th
End of School Calendar Updated Changes:
May 22nd full day of school
May 23rd full day of school
May 24th Last day of school 11:00 dismissal
Reminder: Tomorrow, March 8th is an 11:00 dismissal.
Students will be out of school for Spring Break March 11th-March 15th.
We wish everyone a safe and relaxing break.
We will see you back at school March 18th.
Reminder: Tomorrow, March 7th and Friday, March 8th there is no school.
Students will be out of school for Spring Break March 11th-March 15th
We wish everyone a safe and relaxing break.
We will see you back at school March 18th.
BGS Parents: Benton #47 will be closed on Thursday, March 7, and Friday, March 8, to watch Benton High School boys basketball team play in the IHSA 2A State Finals. Reminder: Spring Break is March 11-15. GO RANGERS!
BGS will be having a blood drive in the 3/4 GYM on Monday, March 4th, from 2-6pm. You can sign up on redcrossblood.org.
5-8 Spring Pictures are tomorrow (2/16)
K-4 Spring Pictures are tomorrow (2/15).
Cap and Gown Information
Jostens will be here tomorrow Friday February 2 during the student's lunch to measure 8th graders for cap and gown.
Information was sent home with your child last week. You can also find ordering information at
www.jostens.com
School name: Benton Middle School.
For more information about graduation please visit our website @ Benton47.org
Benton #47 is closed today due to potential for freezing rain during bus times. E- Learning Day is scheduled.
Volleyball Tryouts will be held after school next Tuesday (1/16) for 6th graders and Wednesday(1/17) for 7th/8th graders. Students must have an updated physical to participate at tryouts.
Tomorrow December 21st will be an 11am dismissal and will start our Christmas Break.
Students will return to school on Jan 4th.
Happy Holidays to all BGS students and their families!
Reminder: K-4 Christmas Program is tomorrow (12/13). Program schedule is as follows:
8:30 Kindergarten, 1st, Calcaterra, Farrell
10:00 Clark, Gulley, Webb, 3rd, 4th Grade
Fundraiser items will be delivered Wednesday, November 29th. Students will not be allowed to take large items on the bus.
Parents can pick up items after school 3:00-5:00.
K-4 parents will pick up in the 3-4 gym.
5-8 parents will pick up in the 5-8 commons.
If you have any questions please call the office.
Reminder: No school tomorrow (11/10)
Reminder: All fundraiser money and order forms are due November 6th.
Thank you so much for your support!
Reminder: No school for students tomorrow (10/27)
BGS Parents and Community,
Benton Grade School is excited to announce the first issue of Connections#47 quarterly magazine will be hitting community mailboxes this week. This is the first of four issues you will see throughout the school year. The publication will highlight various students, faculty/staff, and programs that make Benton #47 a special place to work and learn. In addition to the publication, the district will be dropping 12 podcasts highlighting various topics in education. The magazine and podcasts can also be accessed from our district website's Connections#47 landing page located in the NEWS section. Hope you enjoy! Have a great week!
Reminder: Friday October 6th, will be an 11am dismissal.
October 9th-13th (No School)- Fall Break
October 16th- Students return to school
Girls Basketball tryouts will be on Wednesday, after school. You must have an updated physical to participate.
BGS Parents: Today all students were given information about eLearning days. Please check your k-4 student’s backpacks and ask your 5-8 students for the information. Once you receive the information, if you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.