
Christmas Break for all BGS Students begins tomorrow, Monday, December 21st with students returning to school January 5th.
On behalf of our administration, faculty, and staff, we wish all of our students and their families a safe and Happy Holidays!

5-8 Announcements for 12-17-20


Reminder: Thursday, December 17th is the last in-person learning day, and Friday, December 18th is the last remote learning Friday before Christmas break. There will not be any student instruction on December 21st or 22nd as these are Remote Planning Days.

5-8 Announcements for 12-16-20

5-8 Announcements for 12-15-20

5-8 Announcements for 12-14-20

K-4 Christmas Week: Dec. 14 - 17
Monday - Red, White, & Green Day
Tuesday - Christmas Socks and Santa/Elf Hat
Wednesday - Ugly Sweater
Thursday - PJ Day


5-8 Announcements for 12-10-20

5-8 Announcements for 12-9-20

5-8 Announcements for 12-8-20

For a direct link to the PC's for People registration page, scan this QR code.


5-8 Announcements for 12-7-20

2020-2021 Benton 5-8 online yearbook order form information (Deadline to order: December 21, 2020). Order forms may also be picked up in the office.
Go to the following website: ybpay.lifetouch.com
Yearbook ID Code: 13578221

5-8 Announcements for 12-3-20

5-8 Announcements for 12-2-20

Picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, December 15! K-4 in person pictures will be from 12:00-1:00 and 5-8 in person pictures will be from 1:00-2:00. All K-4 remote students that wish to have retakes done can come from 2:15-2:45 and 5-8 remote students from 2:45-3:15 that day. Parents will need to take them to the Event Center lobby. Picture forms are available in the office.

5-8 Announcements for 12-1-2020

5-8 Announcements for 11-30-20

BGS is excited to partner with the Girls Scouts of Southern Illinois to offer an opportunity for qualifying families to purchase their own PC for a one time payment of $20. Please view the attached flyer for specific details and contact information.


The K-4 Thanksgiving Feast will be held on Monday, Nov. 30! Please send items to school as indicated by your child's teacher on the 30th. Students should dress as Native Americans and Pilgrims to share in all the fun planned activities! Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!
