Benton District 47

The 2023-24 supply lists are now available on the school webpage/app

Reminder: Tomorrow is the last day for students and school will dismiss at 11am. We hope everyone has a fantastic summer! School will resume August 9th.

Softball Tryouts Softball tryouts scheduled for tomorrow and next Monday have been moved to Wednesday (5/24) @ Benton Park. Incoming 8th graders will start at 9am and 7th/6th graders will start at 10am. Athletes must have a physical in order to participate. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Davis or Coach Blades. Thanks

6th Grade Physicals/Sports Physicals- Incoming 6th graders will be able to have their physicals done by Nurse Rock on May 18th. She will also be doing sports physicals that day for incoming 7th and 8th graders. Packets were sent home for students interested in playing sports. Extra packets will be in the 5/8 office.

STATE CHAMPION!! Congratulations to Analisse McLain on her 1st place finish at state for pole vault. She tied the state record at 9 foot. Congratulations to our other athletes that competed at the state meet. Jaycee Webb (4th in hurdles), Keezley Wilson, Hadley Moyers, Brooklyn Neitzel, Aaden Webb, and John Salatas.

Dear Parents or Guardians, Benton District #47 Summer BREAKFAST Meal Program Details: Benton Grade School K-4 Gym-1000 McKenzie Street, Benton, IL Dates: May 30 to June 22, 2023, Mon, Tues, Wed. and Thursdays Serving Time: 8:00 am to 10:00 am Breakfast is free for children and teens ages 18 and under. No application or registration required! All meals must be consumed on site. No grab and go bags can be offered this year. The meals served are healthy and follow USDA nutrition guidelines. Summer meals for kids and teens are available all summer long at sites across our community! To find other meal sites and times near you, visit the website SummerMealsIllinois.org or text FOODIL to 304-304. You can also call Summer Meals Site Finder at 800-359-2163 for more information. Have a safe and healthy summer! Steve Smith, Superintendent Benton District #47

Reminder: 2023-2024 registration packets should be returned by Friday May 5th. Registration paperwork must be turned in for all present BGS students in order for them to be registered for the 2023-2024 school year. If you did not receive a registration packet or need an extra one, they are available in the K-4 and 5-8 offices.

Softball tryouts - Any incoming 6th-8th grade girl interested in playing softball next school year, tryouts will be May 17th @ 3:30pm. You must have an updated physical to participate in tryouts. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Davis or Coach Blades.

BGS Parents, Reminder: No school tomorrow (4/7) and Monday (4/10). We wish all BGS students and families a safe and Happy Easter!!

Kindergarten Round Up Notice

BGS Parents March Dates to Remember: March 1st ..11:00 dismissal March 10th ...1:00 dismissal ( lunch will be served) March 13th -17th Spring Break March 20th students return to school

The volleyball game on Thursday(2/16) has been canceled

BGS Parents, Spring and makeup pictures are this week. K-4 pictures will be on 2/16 and 5-8 pictures will be on 2/17. Please see the website for more information.

BGS Parents, This is a reminder that tomorrow, February 1st is a 11:00 dismissal.

1/31 School lunches can be picked up at K gym doors between 10 and 11:30 p.m.

Benton #47 will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 31. We will have an e Learning day for all students.

School lunches can be picked up at K gym doors between 10 and 11:30 p.m.

Benton #47 is closed today. We will have an E Learning day for all students. E Learning guidelines can be found at www.Benton47.org. Thank you.

Parents, The rumor that is circulating about a threat of a shooting at school tomorrow has been thoroughly investigated and was found to only be a rumor and is NOT true. If there is ever a threat or concern regarding the safety of your child we will make it a priority to communicate that to you in a timely matter. Thank you.

Reminder: Tomorrow is an 11:00 dismissal and starts our Christmas Break. As we head into Christmas Break, the administration and staff at BGS wish all our students and their families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We look forward to the return of our students on January 3rd.