
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.

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.