Benton District 47

The Jr. High Art students have recently created artworks for the Benton Public Library Tiny Art Show . Artists ages five-adult were able to participate in this exhibition. Each s...

The Benton Grade School Ranger Round Up winners for the month of January are: 5th Grade: Hailey Tomshack, 6th Grade: Trey Norman, 7th Grade: Jaxton Wiggs, and 8th Grade: ...

The Benton Grade School Ranger Round Up winners for the month of December are: 5th Grade: Emma Schlag, 6th Grade: Khia Phillips, 7th Grade: Wade Baumgarte, and 8th Grade: Clay Ga...

Robotics Class helps students develop critical thinking skills, teamwork, creativity and competitiveness in a fun and engaging manner. The Robotics Class built a three-motor ro...

The Benton Grade School Ranger Round Up winners for the month of November are: 5th Grade: Garret Avery, 6th Grade: Ellie Price, 7th Grade: Karrigan Jay, and 8th Grade: Fender Ely...

The Benton Grade School Ranger Round Up winners for the month of October are: 5th Grade: Bo Keller, 6th Grade: Tucker Handlin, 7th Grade: Carly Atchison, and 8th Grade: Peighto...

BGS is shining the spotlight on eighth grade Lab Choir members Emily Chard, Jilianne Cox, and Jordan Midgett. These young ladies are part of Pyramid Player’s upcoming production...

The November menu has been posted in the "Dining" section of the school website and app. From time to time, last-minute adjustments have to be made to the menu due to supply chai...

The Benton Grade School Ranger Round Up winners for the month of September are: 5th Grade: Maddie Hood, 6th Grade: Eli Craig, 7th Grade: Presley Collins, and 8th Grade: Zoey M...

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...