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The girl's basketball game scheduled for tonight (12/8) has been cancelled. The Cheer Camp performance has been rescheduled for Monday (12/12). All participants should be in the Event Center by 5pm.
BGS Parents,
Tuesday November 22 is a Full Day, Regular Dismissal
Thanksgiving Break is Nov. 23-Nov.25
We wish all BGS students and their families a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
BGS Parents: Today is NOT an early dismissal
BGS Parents:
Tomorrow November 1st, all students will be given information about eLearning days.
Please check your k-4 student’s backpacks and ask your 5-8 students for the information.
Once you receive the information, if you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
BGS Parents: We will have a lock-down drill on Monday, October 31st. Students and teachers will practice by simply locking down in their classroom. If you have any questions, please call the office.
Reminder: No School on the following dates
Friday, October 28th
Tuesday, November 8th
Friday, November 11th
Congratulations to our Junior High Marching Band! The band placed first in the middle school division at the Mt. Vernon Parade on October 1st.
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.
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!!
BGS Parents,
This is a reminder that tomorrow, September 16th, we will have an 11:00am early dismissal
September Early Dismissal Reminder
11:00 am Dismissal Wednesday, September 7th
11:00 am Dismissal Friday, September 16th
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.
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!!
Softball tryouts will be held in the 5/8 gym from 8-10am this morning
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.
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.
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.
Updated supply lists
(K-2)
(3/4)
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!
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!