Update - Benton Community will be having a STUDENT VIRTUAL LEARNING DAY. We will not have school in person today. Additional information about the Student Virtual Learning Day will be sent to students and parents through email very soon.
Benton Community & Central Lutheran will be delayed 2 hours today, Tuesday, January 23rd. There are no morning activities, no breakfast is served, and AM & PM preschool times are adjusted.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STELLA!! Bobcats from across the district have showered Stella with birthday blessings and enjoyed birthday cake at lunch!
Benton Community & Central Lutheran will have a 2 hour late start today, Friday, January 19th. Buses will be running on hard surface routes. There are no morning activities, no breakfast is served, and AM & PM preschool times are adjusted.
Atkins Elementary asks for your support in collecting items for our annual Fill the Pantry Food Drive! Please donate items such as canned goods, pasta, rice, and other essential food items that can help create balanced and nutritious meals for families facing food insecurity. The Fill the Pantry Food Drive not only addresses the immediate needs of the community but also fosters a sense of solidarity and compassion among neighbors. Through collective efforts, we will support needs with the Middle School/High School Hygiene closet and the Helping Hands Food Pantry located in Atkins.
"I became a Benton parent in 2015 and as soon as I walked into the building, I felt a welcoming and belonging that I had never experienced before. It truly felt like a place to belong. In 2019, an opportunity presented itself and after 19 years of teaching in other districts, I decided it was time for me to make a change. This was the best decision ever. My favorite part of being a Bobcat is the Bobcat pride that you feel at games, concerts and all the events!"
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, January 17.
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Benton Community school buses will run on hard service routes through the remainder of this week (January 16-19). As a reminder, tomorrow is a 1:00 dismiss. We are anticipating a normal school start time tomorrow.
Benton Community & Central Lutheran will have a 2 hour delay on Tuesday, January 16, and run on hard surface routes only. On a late start, there are no morning activities, no breakfast is served, and the preschool times for both AM and PM sessions are adjusted. If you are a rural route rider, please go to the link below for more information. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S8d4oVgtCOWxu8IriGKH0rqHCVWerGRc/view
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Due to extreme cold temperatures and road closures, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 15th. The MS/HS will extend the first semester through Wednesday and the second semester will begin on Thursday. Thanks for your understanding as we continue to navigate the weather this winter.
Benton Community and Central Lutheran will be closed on Friday, January 12th. There will be no activities.
With the cancellation of the last three days of school and another cancellation tomorrow, the district plans to use one of our snow makeup days on Monday, January 15th as a regular school day with students in attendance. Monday was originally scheduled to be a professional development day for staff and a no-school day for students. This day is listed on our official school calendar as a potential school makeup day, if needed.
As we continue to monitor the weather and potential closures into next week, please know that our decisions are based on the safety of our students and staff. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these winter weather situations.
Our activities with competitions on Thursday have been canceled.
Benton Community & Central Lutheran will now be CLOSED today, Thursday, January 11th, for the safety of students and staff.
Benton Community & Central Lutheran will have a 2 hour late start today, Thursday, January 11th. There are no morning activities. No breakfast is served on a late start. Morning preschool will be from 10:10-12:10 and afternoon preschool will be from 1:15-3:15.
No activities or practices at Benton Community today, Wednesday, January 10th. All buildings are shut down and snow removal is ongoing.
Benton Community & Central Lutheran will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 10th.
"I was born and raised in Benton Community and now I have the privilege and pleasure to teach here. Many parts of my childhood, and now adulthood, that I treasure most are tied to this community and the people in it. I will never forget the community traditions like Homecoming and Veteran’s Day, nor the teachers, family friends, and community members who went out of their way to give me opportunities, experiences, and support that I may not have experienced if I had grown up anywhere else. We have a community culture here that is unmatched. I am grateful for that and I hope to pay it forward in my own way.
You ask me what the best part of being a Bobcat is.
My answer will be: The people. Every time."
Benton Community Schools and Central Lutheran will be closed on Tuesday, January 9th. There will be no practices or activities.
