Benton District 47

During the lunch hour, our 7th and 8th grade student's have the opportunity to participate in various enrichment groups. One enrichment group works with Mrs. Hughes on team build...

The Benton Grade School Ranger Round Up winners for the month of August are: 5th Grade: Josiah Hernandez, s 6th Grade: Keegan Hertenstein, 7th Grade: Kaden Owens, and 8th Grade:...

Please view the flyers below for details regarding New Student Registration and Meet the Teacher Night. We look forward to seeing everyone!

New student registration at BGS will be held on Monday, July 26 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM and Tuesday, July 27 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Registration packets can be picked up on those...

The Benton Grade School Ranger Round Up winners for the month of May are: 5th Grade: Kaylee Meeks 6th Grade: Kamryn Robertson, 7th Grade: Emily Chard, and 8th Grade: Cheyenne ...

The Benton Grade School Ranger Round Up winners for the month of April are: 5th Grade: Gracelynn Friar, 6th Grade: Jaden Mendez, 7th Grade: Mya Phelps, and 8th Grade: Cole Buch...

PCs for People is offering another event at Benton Grade School. The event will be on May 24th from 2:00-6:00 PM. Registration will close on May 20th. Details on how to pre-reg...

Logan and Lennox Stowers were recently recognized by the Illinois State Organization of Delta Kappa Gamma Literacy Committee for essay's they submitted on the topic: What did you ...

Each year faculty and administration vote and choose one eighth grader’s artwork to be added to the Permanent Art and Photo Gallery located across from the BGS 5-8 office. This ye...

Benton Community Consolidated School District No. 47 is pleased to honor our 8 th grade graduating students on May 14 th at 6:00 in the Event Center. End of the Ye...

2020-2021 BGS Virtual Art Show In a year of changes to accommodate the pandemic, Jr. High art students at BGS 5-8 were able to continue creating some amazing artwork. These y...

Kindergarten Registration dates have been announced. Kindergarten Registration & Screening will be held on May 7, 14, & 20. Please call the K-4 office at (618) 438-7181 for a sc...

The Benton Grade School Ranger Round Up winners for the month of March are: 5th Grade: Keegan Hertenstein, 6th Grade: Tate Keller, 7th Grade: Aiden Walters, and 8th Grade: Tyler ...

The Benton Grade School Ranger Round Up winners for the month of February are: 5th Grade: Cole Clark, 6th Grade: Annalise Williams, 7th Grade: Eli Schlag, and 8th Grade: Gavin De...

This is an update link for more information and a change of address forms for the PEBT benefits. https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=131776 Please click on the link or...

The Benton Grade School Ranger Round Up winners for the month of January are: 5th Grade: Isabella Moss , 6th Grade: Whitlee Sheffer, 7th Grade: Jilianne Cox, and 8th Grade: Alexis...

Benton Basketball and Volleyball Live Stream Links: Home Games: https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=benton47 Mt. Vernon: https://www.youtube.com/...

See the attachment below graduation information.