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Reminder (8th Grade Students):
If you still have a textbook or a book from the school, it needs to be returned before school gets out on May 24th.
Reminder:
Sports physicals for current 6th and 7th grade students will be tomorrow. Physical forms must be filled out and signed by a parent prior to the exam. The cost of the physical is $20. If you have questions, please feel free to call Nurse Rock at 438-7181
BGS Parents: Due to the potential for severe weather tomorrow afternoon, we are going to move dismissal to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 11 a.m. dismissal. Thank you.
2024-2025 registration packets were sent home with all students today. They should be returned by Friday May 3rd. Registration paperwork must be turned in for all presently enrolled BGS students to be registered for the 2023-2024 school year. If you did not receive a registration packet or need one, they are available in the K-4 and 5-8 offices
Tonight's musical has been rescheduled due to the potential of severe weather. The musical will be Monday, April 22 @ 6:30pm. We hope to see you there!
Reminder of Important Dates:
No School Friday, March 29th
No School Monday, April 1st
No School Monday, April 8th
End of School Calendar Updated Changes:
May 22nd full day of school
May 23rd full day of school
May 24th Last day of school 11:00 dismissal
Reminder: Tomorrow, March 8th is an 11:00 dismissal.
Students will be out of school for Spring Break March 11th-March 15th.
We wish everyone a safe and relaxing break.
We will see you back at school March 18th.
Reminder: Tomorrow, March 7th and Friday, March 8th there is no school.
Students will be out of school for Spring Break March 11th-March 15th
We wish everyone a safe and relaxing break.
We will see you back at school March 18th.
BGS Parents: Benton #47 will be closed on Thursday, March 7, and Friday, March 8, to watch Benton High School boys basketball team play in the IHSA 2A State Finals. Reminder: Spring Break is March 11-15. GO RANGERS!
BGS will be having a blood drive in the 3/4 GYM on Monday, March 4th, from 2-6pm. You can sign up on redcrossblood.org.
5-8 Spring Pictures are tomorrow (2/16)
K-4 Spring Pictures are tomorrow (2/15).
Cap and Gown Information
Jostens will be here tomorrow Friday February 2 during the student's lunch to measure 8th graders for cap and gown.
Information was sent home with your child last week. You can also find ordering information at
www.jostens.com
School name: Benton Middle School.
For more information about graduation please visit our website @ Benton47.org
Benton #47 is closed today due to potential for freezing rain during bus times. E- Learning Day is scheduled.
Volleyball Tryouts will be held after school next Tuesday (1/16) for 6th graders and Wednesday(1/17) for 7th/8th graders. Students must have an updated physical to participate at tryouts.
Tomorrow December 21st will be an 11am dismissal and will start our Christmas Break.
Students will return to school on Jan 4th.
Happy Holidays to all BGS students and their families!
Reminder: K-4 Christmas Program is tomorrow (12/13). Program schedule is as follows:
8:30 Kindergarten, 1st, Calcaterra, Farrell
10:00 Clark, Gulley, Webb, 3rd, 4th Grade
Fundraiser items will be delivered Wednesday, November 29th. Students will not be allowed to take large items on the bus.
Parents can pick up items after school 3:00-5:00.
K-4 parents will pick up in the 3-4 gym.
5-8 parents will pick up in the 5-8 commons.
If you have any questions please call the office.
Reminder: No school tomorrow (11/10)
Reminder: All fundraiser money and order forms are due November 6th.
Thank you so much for your support!