5-8 Announcements for 5-6-21
Join us live on the Benton 47 YouTube page for the 2021 Spring Musical. https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCsPoC1CH3826Ymeuu7GIc8g
5-8 Announcements for 5-5-21
Information about the upcoming physicals being offered for current 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students is attached to this message. A packet containing this information was handed out to students today, but we also have extra copies in the 5-8 office.
The track meet this Thursday is behind the Jr. High in Marion. Field events got bumped up to a 1:30 PM start time with running events to follow. Spectators are allowed and should enter at the northeast end of the track. Good luck to our teams!
5-8 Announcements for 5-4-21
5-8 Announcements for 5/3/21
We are excited about recognizing BGS 5-8 students during Honors Night on Monday, May 10th, in the Event Center. Students that have maintained a GPA of 4.6 or above for each of the first three quarters will be recognized. A letter was mailed home to qualifying students last Tuesday, and a copy of the letter is attached to this message. The 5th/6th grade recognition will begin at 5:30 PM, followed by the 7th/8th grade recognition at 6:30 PM.
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!
Athletic/Activity Calendar for 5/3/21-5/7/21
5-8 Announcements for 4-29-21
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
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.
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
