A letter containing graduation information was sent home with 8th grade students yesterday. A copy of the letter has been attached to this message for anyone that did not bring it home. You will also be able to find the information in the "Live Feed" and "News" sections of our website.
The volleyball game scheduled for tonight in Mt. Vernon has been canceled. There will not be practice after school.
5-8 Announcements for 2/17/22 attached:
Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, February 18th is an 11:00 AM dismissal at BGS, and there is no school on Monday the 21st in observance of Presidents Day.
The volleyball schedule for 2/14 - 2/18 is attached:
5-8 Announcements for 2-14-22:
Congratulations to the Rangerettes on their Championship in the Benton 7th Grade Volleyball Tournament today. The girls went 4-0 with four, two set victories. Thanks for a fun day of volleyball!!
The 7th grade volleyball tournament schedule for this Saturday is attached. The winners from each pool will play a championship game around 2:00 PM. We're looking forward to a full day of volleyball!
Spring pictures for 5-8 students are tomorrow (2/11/22). Unlike previous years, pictures can be paid for with an order form the day of, ordered online, or ordered once the proof gets sent home.
Use the following link to view pictures from basketball and cheerleading 8th grade night recognitions. Good luck to our 8th graders as they finish up their time at BGS and begin their high school careers! https://www.benton47.org/page/athletics
The weekly BGS volleyball schedule is attached. Also, the boys' basketball players, cheerleaders, and their families will be recognized before the varsity volleyball match on Tuesday, February 8th. Please come out to support our athletes.
Due to Friday’s court decision, Benton #47 will move to masking “optional” beginning Monday, February 7. We encourage masking in all district buildings but it is no longer required. In addition, due to Federal Transportation guidelines, masking will still be required on all district bus routes. All other COVID 19 mitigation strategies will remain in place.
Unless otherwise notified, all bus routes should be running close to their regular schedule tomorrow morning (Monday, February 7th) with the exception of Dark Blue. Students on the Logan route need to meet at Post Office/City Hall at 6:55 am and will leave there at 7:10 am.
5-8 Announcements for 2-2-22:
Benton #47 will be closed on Thursday, February 3 and Friday, February 4 due to inclement weather. Be safe and enjoy the snow!
5-8 Announcements for 2-1-22:
5-8 Announcements for 1-31-22:
Boys' Basketball Regional Update: Due to predicted weather conditions later in the week, the first round regional basketball game has been change to Tuesday, February 1st at Casey Middle School, in Mt. Vernon. The game will start at 6:00 PM. The bus will leave at 4:45 PM from the front of the Event Center. Good luck boys!
Congratulations to the 7th grade boys basketball team on their 1st round win in the conference tournament. The boys are back in action tomorrow in Herrin at 9:00 AM. With a win, they will play again at 12:00 PM tomorrow. The bus time for tomorrow is 7:45 AM from the front of the Event Center. Good Luck!
Unfortunately, we have not been able to find a team available to replace Harrisburg for tonight. The boys basketball team will practice after school until 4:00 PM. 8th grade basketball players and cheerleaders will be recognized before a home volleyball game in the coming weeks. A date for the recognition will be announced soon.