BGS Parents,
I want to thank you for a great semester with some truly outstanding kids! Today, we had a fantastic final day of the fall semester! I also want to thank our faculty and staff for the tremendous job they have done navigating the challenges the last two years have presented. We are really blessed to have such a marvelous staff at Benton #47. We look forward to seeing you January 4, 2022, to kick off what I believe will be an incredible spring term.
On behalf of myself, the Board of Education, and everybody at Benton #47 – Merry Christmas!
Parents: Please see attached letter
BGS Parents:
From the very beginning of the pandemic, our goals at Benton #47 focused on the following: 1). the health and safety of all students and staff, and 2). serving our students’ academic and social/emotional needs at the highest level possible through high quality, face-to-face instruction. As a result, we have celebrated numerous daily victories combined with a few setbacks along the way.
Over the last several weeks, a surge of COVID-19 combined with the spread of flu and other illnesses have had a significant impact on our ability to operate day-to-day. Our student and staff attendance numbers have reached a concerning level. Therefore, I have consulted with Bi-County Health Dept. and the Regional Office of Education #21 to implement an adaptive pause making our last day of school prior to Christmas break this Friday, December 17. We will return on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
I apologize for any inconvenience this might create. However, my hope is this will allow time for all those who are ill to safely heal in time to celebrate Christmas with family and friends.
Merry Christmas – Dr. Steve Smith
The boys' basketball games against Du Quoin (12/15) and Carbondale (12/16) scheduled for this week have been canceled. Make-up dates will be announced once games are rescheduled.
The BGS basketball game schedule for 12/13 - 12/17 is attached:
5-8 Announcements for 12/10/21:
The Benton Grade School Winter Concert scheduled for tonight December 10th has been canceled due to the potential for severe weather.
It has been rescheduled for Monday December 13th with the choir starting at 6:00 followed by the band at 7:30.
The students have worked hard on these performances and we want to make sure we are able to enjoy the full concerts.
The boy's basketball games against Herrin tonight 12/9, and Sesser Monday 12/13 have been canceled.
Both games will be rescheduled for a later date.
BGS Scholar bowl link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeNvgT6EJfM
5-8 Announcements for 12-6-21:
The BGS basketball weekly basketball game schedule for 12/6 - 12/10 is attached.
FUNDRAISER PICK UP TODAY
3:00-5:00
3-4 GYM AND 5/8 COMMONS
The Benton Grade School Music Department is performing their winter concert on Friday, December 10th. Please see the attached flyer for details.
The girls' basketball game scheduled for 12/3/21 at Rend Lake has been canceled. They will practice after school until 4:30 PM on 12/3.
Benton Scholar Bowl vs. OLMC (12/1/21) is currently live of the Benton YouTube Channel. Use the following link to view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_E08Btsin0
5-8 Announcements for 11/30/21:
The weekly BGS basketball schedule is attached:
5-8 Announcements for 11/29/21:
BGS Basketball Tonight: The girls travel to Carterville, while the boys host Carterville. Both contests will have a 'C' game starting at 4:30 PM with the JV games scheduled to start at 5:00 PM. Good luck!
5-8 Announcements for 11-22-21:
