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
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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!
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.
5-8 Announcements for 5-24-22:
5-8 Announcements for 5-23-22:
See the attached flyers for information about summer meals and the June menu.
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.
Current 6th and 7th grade BGS students interested in playing sports will have the opportunity to receive a sports physical at school on Tuesday, May 24th. The cost of the physical is $20 (checks mad payable to Family Healthcare Clinic), or a copy of a public aid card will be accepted as payment. Student were given information to be filled out prior to 5/24. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Rock at 438-7181.
The Benton track and field athletes that competed in the stat meet at Carterville Saturday all finished in the top 8, earning state medals. Jaycee Webb - 2nd Place - Hurdles, Analisse McLainn - 5th Place - Pole Vault, and Logan Reed - 7th Place - 8th Grade 100 and 200 Meter Dash. Congratulations on a great end to your track season!
Good luck to our track and field athletes competing at the SIJHSAA state track meet at Carterville High School today! Field events start at 10:15 AM, followed by track finals at 12:00 PM.
5-8 Announcements for 5-12-22:
Congratulations to Tenzley Sloan on being named the SIJHSAA Jim Burnes Leadership Award representative for Benton Grade School. Individuals considered for this awards are nominated not only for their involvement in junior high athletics, but also their participation in other school activities, as well as community involvement.
5-8 Announcements for 5-9-22:
5-8 Announcements for 5-5-22:
5-8 Announcements for 5-4-22:
Congratulations to our state track meet qualifiers that will compete at Carterville High School on Saturday, May 14th. Analisse McLain was a regional champion in the pole vault, Jaycee Webb was a regional champion in the 100M hurdles, and Logan Reed finished 2nd and hit qualifying times in both the 100 and 200 meter dash. All BGS athletes competed hard and represented our school well!
At this time, the track regional at Carterville High School scheduled for tomorrow (5/3/22) is still on as planned. Field events start at 10:00 AM, followed by running events at 11:00 AM. If anything changes due to weather, a notification will be sent out as soon as possible. Good luck to all of our athletes competing!
The BGS Bands will perform their Spring Concert in the Event Center on Tuesday, May 10th at 6:30 PM. We are looking forward to hearing our musicians as they showcase their talents.
