Reminder: No School on the following dates
Friday, October 28th
Tuesday, November 8th
Friday, November 11th
11 months ago, Benton Grade School
Congratulations to our Junior High Marching Band! The band placed first in the middle school division at the Mt. Vernon Parade on October 1st.
11 months ago, Benton Grade School
Reminder:
K-4 Picture Day is September 29th.You will receive your proof with your online code approximately 3 weeks after picture day.
5-8 Picture Day is September 30th. You will receive your proof with your online code approximately 3 weeks after picture day.
12 months ago, Benton Grade School
Congratulations to our Baseball and Softball teams on their wins last night. Both teams will play Du Quoin in the regional championship game. Baseball will play @ West Frankfort tomorrow (9/23) at 4pm. Softball will play @ McLeansboro on Saturday (9/23) at 10am. Good luck to both teams!!
12 months ago, Benton Grade School
BGS Parents,
This is a reminder that tomorrow, September 16th, we will have an 11:00am early dismissal
about 1 year ago, Benton Grade School
September Early Dismissal Reminder
11:00 am Dismissal Wednesday, September 7th
11:00 am Dismissal Friday, September 16th
about 1 year ago, Benton Grade School
Purple/Orange Bus Parents,
Bus #1101 (Orange/Purple Bus) had a slight delay on this afternoon's route. Bus #1101 was making a turn and clipped the corner of a parked tree trimming vehicle. The police were called, and a report was made. We wanted you to be informed and let you know riders will have a slight delay being delivered home. Thank you.
about 1 year ago, Steve Smith
Welcome Back To School
Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 10th is the first day of school for students.
School will dismiss at 2:00 through August 26th.
We are looking forward to a great school year!
See you in the Morning!!
about 1 year ago, Benton Grade School
Softball tryouts will be held in the 5/8 gym from 8-10am this morning
about 1 year ago, Benton Grade School
Baseball & Softball is canceled for today. Softball tryouts will be held inside in the 5/8 gym tomorrow (8-10am) if the field is wet.
about 1 year ago, Benton Grade School
Middle School Softball will have an open field tomorrow (7/26) and tryouts Wednesday (7/27) & Thursday (7/28) from 8-10am. You must have an updated physical on file.
about 1 year ago, Benton Grade School
Jr. High Baseball will have open fields Tuesday (7/19) and Wednesday (7/20) this week. Tryouts will take place on Thurday (7/21) and Friday (7/22). You must have a physical on file in order to participate.
about 1 year ago, Benton Grade School
Updated supply lists
(K-2)
(3/4)
over 1 year ago, Benton Grade School
Incoming Kindergarten Parents...
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL!! (Including junk folder) The link for online registration has been sent out twice. This must be completed for your child to be enrolled for fall 2022. If you have any questions or issues, please call the office at 618-438-7181 or email Valerie at vkinsman@benton47.org.
Thank you!
over 1 year ago, Benton Grade School
Mr. Cantrell’s science classes recently completed their catapult projects and competition. The catapults were designed to launch a ping pong ball as far as possible. Pictures of some competitors and winners are attached. Thanks to Mr. Cantrell and the 5th grade teachers for a fun activity!
over 1 year ago, Doug Jones
Reminder: Registration packets must be turned for all BGS students in order to be registered for the 2022-2023 school year. If you did no receive a registration packet or need an extra, they are available in the K-4 and 5-8 offices. Offices will remain open one week after the school year ends from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM each day.
over 1 year ago, Doug Jones
5-8 Announcements for 5-24-22:
over 1 year ago, Doug Jones
Reminder: Sports physicals will be offered at BGS tomorrow (5/24) morning for current 6th and 7th grade students. Students wanting a physical should bring the completed forms that were sent home from school last week.
over 1 year ago, Doug Jones
5-8 Announcements for 5-23-22:
over 1 year ago, Doug Jones
See the attached flyers for information about summer meals and the June menu.