Good luck to the baseball (@ home) and softball (@ Ham Co) teams as they open up regional play today at 4:30. The cross country team will also be in action at the park today at 4:00.
over 3 years ago, Doug Jones
The two Chromebook sites located at the school for remote learning will be closing at 11:00 AM today to allow for additional cleaning. Normal hours will resume next Friday, October 2nd.
over 3 years ago, Doug Jones
We just received 50 additional copies of last years (2019-2020) 5-8 yearbook. Yearbooks can be purchased for $27 each by contacting the office on a first come, first served basis.
over 3 years ago, Doug Jones
Congratulations to the Baseball and Softball teams on their wins yesterday. Baseball is back in action today at home against Du Quoin at 4:00, while softball travels to Du Quoin for a 4:00 start. Regional brackets can now be viewed on SIJHSAA.com. Baseball hosts West Frankfort on 9/29 (4:30), and softball travels to Hamilton County on 9/29 (4:30). A win on 9/29 for either team will advance them to the Regional Championship on 10/1 (4:30), with that location to be determined.
over 3 years ago, Doug Jones
K-4 Picture Day is today, Tuesday, September 22. Extra forms are available at the office. Remote Learners with last names A-L will be taken from 2:30 to 3:00. Students with last names M-Z are from 3:00 to 3:30. SMILE:)
over 3 years ago, Debra Blakey
Upcoming Athletic Activities: Cross Country (9/21 Meet @ Benton Park - 4:00). Baseball (9/22 vs Mt. Vernon - 4:30, 9/23 vs Du Quoin - 4:00). Softball (9/22 vs Christopher - 4:30, 9/23 @ Du Quoin - 4:00). Good luck Rangers!
over 3 years ago, Doug Jones
K-4 picture day is Tuesday, September 22. Remote learners will be split into groups... LAST NAME A-L 2:30-3PM (Grade doesn't matter) LAST NAME M-Z 3:00-3:30PM (Grade doesn't matter)
over 3 years ago, Doug Jones
Picture day for 5-8 students at BGS will be tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16th. Picture packets have been sent home, extra packets will be available at the office. Remote learning students will have pictures taken from 2:30-3:00 (5th and 6th grades) and 3:00-3:30 (7th and 8th grades). Please come through the 5/8 front doors, wear a mask and self certify before entering the building.
over 3 years ago, Benton Grade School
Parents: This morning, Sept. 14, we were notified an individual at BGS tested positive for COVID 19. We immediately took action. Bi-county Health was notified. They immediately conducted contact tracing. Students who need to be quarantined moving forward are being notified by the school and the health department. If you have not been notified by the school or Bi-County, your student was not in close contact with the positive case. Please remember to complete self certification before sending your child to school. Thank you.
over 3 years ago, Steve Smith
Upcoming Events, 9/14-9/18 Mon. 9/14 - CC Meet @ Mt. Vernon, 2:50 Bus, 4:00 Start Mon. 9/14 - Baseball/Softball vs. Harrisburg, 4:00 Start Tues. 9/15 - Baseball/Softball @ Carterville, 2:50 Bus, 4:30 Start Thurs. 9/17 - CC Meet @ Benton Park, 4:00 Start
over 3 years ago, Doug Jones
Upcoming Athletic Events Tuesday 9/8: Baseball/Softball @ Marion (2:50 bus/4:00 start) Thursday 9/10: Baseball/Softball vs. Herrin (4:00 start) Thursday 9/10: Cross Country @ Marion (2:15 bus/3:00 start)
over 3 years ago, Doug Jones
Good luck to the baseball and softball teams as they get ready to take on Carterville. It’s a 4:30 start in the park.
over 3 years ago, Doug Jones
Baseball
The cross country team is back in action today at the Benton Park. The triangular meet with Marion and Herrin kicks off with the JV Girls at 4:00. JV Boys, Varsity Girls, and Varsity Boys races will follow. Please remember to social distance or wear a mask so that we can keep our sports programs competing.
over 3 years ago, Doug Jones
Baseball/Softball vs. Carterville - Games Rescheduled New Date: Friday, September 4th, 4:30 PM Benton Park
over 3 years ago, Doug Jones
Baseball and Softball have been canceled for today. The cross country meet is still on as scheduled
over 3 years ago, Doug Jones
We have Baseball/Softball (at the park) and Cross Country (at Salem) scheduled for today. We will continue to watch the weather for the next couple of hours and provide updates if any changes occur.
over 3 years ago, Doug Jones
The baseball and softball teams take on West Frankfort at 4:00 PM at the Benton Park this afternoon. Good luck!
over 3 years ago, Doug Jones
Picture day for 5-8 students at BGS will be on Wednesday, September 16th. Remote learning students will have pictures taken from 2:30-3:00 (5th and 6th grades) and 3:00-3:30 (7th and 8th grades). Picture packets will be sent home, available in the office or online shortly.
over 3 years ago, Doug Jones
Picture Day
Parents: This morning we were notified a student at BGS tested positive for COVID 19. We immediately took action. Bi-county Health was notified. They immediately conducted contact tracing. Students who need to be quarantined moving forward are being notified by the school and the health department. If you have not been notified by the school or Bi-County, your student was not in close contact with the positive case. Please remember to complete self certification before sending your child to school. Thank you.
over 3 years ago, Steve Smith
Parents: Letters were sent home today with students regarding changes to our learning schedule. The letter is also posted on our website under the news section along with an updated 2020-21 school calendar.
over 3 years ago, Steve Smith