
Benton #47 will be back in session tomorrow, Monday, January 13. The parking lots are clear but still have some slick spots. Please be careful and take your time at drop off and pick up. Also, be patient with busses, they will run where possible and might be a few minutes later than normal. Thank you.

Benton #47 will be closed Friday, January 10. This will be our final elearning day. Any days canceled moving forward will be emergency snow days.

Benton #47 will be closed Thursday, January 9. It will be scheduled as an elearning day.

BGS Parents,
Benton #47 will be closed Wednesday, January 8. It will be scheduled as a elearning day. Thank you.

Benton #47 will be closed Tuesday, January 7. It will be scheduled as an elearning day.

Benton #47 will be closed on Monday, January 6. It will be scheduled as an eLearning day. Thank you.

Reminder: Students are scheduled to return to school on Monday, January 6th. Due to possible inclement weather, please stay updated with the Benton #47 app and our local news.

Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, December 20th, will be an 11:00 a.m. dismissal. Our Christmas Break begins on December 23rd. We will not be in attendance from December 23rd to January 3rd. Students will return on Monday, January 6th. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Reminder:
Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 27th, our Thanksgiving Break will begin, and there will be no school.
Students will return on December 2nd.
We wish all our students and their families a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

BGS Parents,
Today, we received information regarding a school threat posted by a student to TikTok. BGS officials along with Benton PD quickly responded and detained the student. It turns out there was no intention of a real threat by the student. However, this case, along with all similar past and future cases, will have severe consequences for those involved. Parents, please make sure your students understand in today’s world threats are not something you joke about. All threats will be taken seriously and will have real and impactful consequences for those posting such information. The safety of our students will continue to be our top priority at BGS. Thank you.

Reminder:
Tomorrow is Hat Day
Benton Grade School is raising money to support a BGS family who lost their home in a fire. On Friday, November 15th, students who have donated money may wear a hat to school.

Reminder:
No School
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
Monday, November 11th, 2024

Reminder: No School
Friday, October 25th
Tuesday, November 5th
Monday, November 11th

BGS Parents Reminder:
Friday, October 11th, is an early out, and we will dismiss at 11:00 am.
Fall Break is October 14th-18th, and students will return to school on October 21st.
Enjoy your Fall Break with your family!

Girl Basketball Try-outs will be Tuesday Oct. 8th and Wednesday Oct. 9th from 3:00 - 5:00. If you have any questions please see Coach Marlo
Boy Basketball Try-outs will be
Wednesday Oct. 9th 3:00 - 4:00 - 7th and 8th graders and 4:00 - 5:00 - 6th graders
Thursday Oct. 10th 3:00 - 4:30 7th and 8th graders and 4:30 - 6:00 - 6th graders.
If you have any questions please see Coach Gunter
All students trying out for basketball must have a current physical to try out.

Girl Basketball Try-outs will be Tuesday Oct. 8th and Wednesday Oct. 9th from 3:00 - 5:00. If you have any questions please see Coach Marlo
Boy Basketball Try-outs will be
Wednesday Oct. 9th 3:00 - 4:00 - 7th and 8th graders and 4:00 - 5:00 - 6th graders
Thursday Oct. 10th 3:00 - 4:30 7th and 8th graders and 4:30 - 6:00 - 6th graders.
If you have any questions please see Coach Gunter
All students trying out for basketball must have a current physical to try out.

Important Dates for this week:
Wednesday, September 25th 5-8 pictures
Thursday, September 26th K-4 pictures
Friday, September 27th 11:00 AM dismissal for all students

BGS Parents,
Potential Threat – Today, Benton High School received a report of a possible threat on social media and immediately began the process of investigating the matter with local law enforcement. Benton Grade School was not part of the online threat. However, I want you to be aware of the issue and know we are communicating with the high school and local law enforcement. Our campus doors remain locked throughout the day, and we have two SRO’s monitoring entrances, parking lots, cameras, and walking the campus. We will remain dedicated to our safety protocols and communicate any significant safety concerns as they arise. Thank you.
BGS Administration

Today 8/26/2024 - Baseball and Softball games will be played at 5:30 at Herrin.
Tomorrow 8/27/2024 - Baseball and Softball game will be played at 6:00 at Harrisburg. This is subject to change.
Thursday 8/29/2024 Cross Country Meet has been canceled.

BGS Parents.
Reminder:
*Tomorrow, Monday August 26th..Students will return to the 3:00 dismissal schedule.
K-4 students will be dismissed at 2:45
5-8 students will be dismissed at 2:50
*If you need to call the school to change transportation home for a day, Please call school before 2:00 p.m. , this will ensure the message gets delivered to your student before dismissal.
*Please remember to call the office if your student is absent so we can correctly enter their attendance code.