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Athletic/Activity Calendar for 5/3/21-5/7/21
Congratulations to the entire Benton #47 K-8 student body who raised $4,655.96 with the Student Council sponsored Mr. A Coin drive! What an effort by an amazing group of students! Way to go Benton!
5-8 Announcements for 4-29-21
8th Grade students were given graduation information to bring home this afternoon. A copy of this information can be found on the school website and app under the "News" section.
The BGS golfers had a great day at the SIJHSAA Regional held at the Benton Country Club yesterday. Kash Cantrell and River Stilley both shot a 36 to lead all golfers. Kash was named the Regional Champion in a scorecard playoff. Fellow Rangers Grant Owens (53) and Lincoln Thomas (49) both earned qualifying spots to the SIJHSAA State series to be held on Tuesday, May 11th at Rend Lake. Congratulations boys!
Follow along live with the scholar bowl team as they compete against Lick Creek this morning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZdxB2uWvYg
5-8 Announcements for 4-28-21
Spectators are allowed at today’s track meet in Carterville, but will need to stay in the bleachers throughout the meet.
Parker Johnson, 8th grade student athlete at BGS, has been named the SIJHSAA, Region 3, Jim Burnes Leadership Award recipient. Parker was select for his involvement in school activities, service within the community, grade point average, letters of recommendation, and an essay highlighting the importance of leadership as it relates to athletics. Congratulations on this outstanding recognition, Parker!
5-8 Announcements for 4-26-21
Join us live tonight (virtually) at 6PM for the Music Department's "Music In Our Schools Concert". Click on the link below to access the page. We hope you will tune in!
https://www.facebook.com/bgsrangerband
Activity Calendar: Week of 4-26-21
5-8 Announcements for 4-22-21
Check out the "News" section of our website for the Virtual Art Show that 7th and 8th grade art students have been working on throughout this school year. We have some excellent artist walking the halls of BGS! The slide show can be viewed on the app, but on a computer/Chromebook it can be viewed in full screen.
https://www.benton47.org/article/444043
5-8 Announcements for 4-20-21
The track meet at Harrisburg that was scheduled for today has been canceled.
Kindergarten Registration & Screening dates announced. Please call (618) 438-7181 to schedule an appointment.
5-8 Announcements for 4-19-21
Athletic Calendar for 4/19/21-4/24/21
5-8 Announcements for 4-15-21