Prom information changes: If you need to make a change to the information that you submitted on the google form for prom, please see Mrs. Sherwood in the Attendance office to make that change. Please do NOT sign up again on the form.
From John Hayden Benton Community Vocal Music Post
April 2, 2022 ·
Wonderful sounds today at state solo and ensemble contest! So many students have worked very hard for months in order that today could be successful for them. The Vocal Music department is proud to announce that we took 26 entries. Our students received 4 division two ratings and 22 division one ratings.
Ella Hayden was selected as outstanding performer and Benton had 3 perfect ballots!
Congrats also to Caitlin Atwood selected as outstanding performer on her instrumental performance!
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Students interested in signing up for April/May Driver Ed, check your school email for the sign up form. You must use your Benton school email address to sign up. More information to follow.
Information regarding Post Prom Yard Signs
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Seniors: You may pick up your cap, gowns, and announcements, in the lunchroom from 11:15 to 1 today. If they are not picked up today, they will be at Mrs. Bear's desk, starting Friday.
Varsity scrimmage vs Mid Prairie, March 29th. Photos courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
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MS Students: If you are interested in participating this summer in the Benton Rising Stars Theatre Camp, please stop in the Activities office and pick up a sign-up form.
Seniors: Herff Jones will be here Thursday, March 31st to deliver caps, gowns, and announcements that were ordered. If you have not ordered, please take this opportunity to do so. If you are not here on Thursday, I will have the remaining orders at my desk starting Friday.
Prom Date Sign-Up: If you are planning on bringing a guest to prom that does not attend Benton, please stop in the Activities Office and sign them up. Outside guests MUST be at least a 9th grader and younger than 21.
HS Students, If you are interested in taking 1 of the following college courses this summer, then see Mr. Cretin by Friday, 4-1-22. Your options are: Nurse Aide, Fundamentals of Oral Communication, or Intro to Psychology. These 3 courses are your only option for this summer.
Schedule changes for 4th quarter MUST be completed by 3:20 PM today.
Last chance of the school year to get your Benton Booster Apparel. Spring Store is now open. Closing date is April 6th. Orders will be available April 22nd. Thank you all for your continued support of the Booster Club.
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/benton_booster/shop/home
Softball player meeting: there will be a softball player meeting on Wednesday, March 30 during Bobcat Time in the IMC. Mr. Suiter’s Bobcat Time will report to the Student Center on Wednesday. Also, please use the following link to order socks for the upcoming softball season. If you are a newcomer to Benton softball, it is suggested that you purchase one pair of each color. Orders are due by April 1. https://pg-team-sales.myshopify.com/collections/benton-hs-2022-softball The password is Benton22.
The March 28th early Bird boys and girls track meet at Benton Community is canceled. #BeABobcat
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School Make-Up Days will be as follows:
Wednesday, May 25 will now be a full day of school
Thursday, May 26 full day of school
Friday, May 27 Last day of School, 12:00 p.m. Dismissal
**Barring any other loss of school time.**
The Annual Benton Art Show took place this past weekend, where hundreds of artwork from the past year were on display. Due to the overwhelming amount of great art, the judges had a difficult time making selections for each category. They were able to come to a consensus, and awarded places to the following artwork: Middle School Two-Dimensional: Honorable Mention Kayden Marks, 3rd Place Kierra Torres, 2nd Place Hailey Waters, 1st Place Mayra Plascencia Munoz; Middle School Three-Dimensional: Honorable Mention Cali Nolte, Brian Araiza, Third Place Callan Keiper, Second Place Evan Patterson, First Place Janessa Bries; High School Three-Dimensional: Honorable Mention Aubrey Hayden, Alexandria Duncan, Third Place Ashlyn Drahos, Second Place Molly Light, First Place Christian Collins; Mixed-Media: Honorable Mention Alexandria Duncan, Ashlyn Drahos, Third Place Emma Bange, Second Place Jorja Allen, First Place Hailee Johnson; Photography: Honorable Mention Ayriana Veerhusen, Third Place Mo Brown, Second Place Gavin Walters, First Place Molly Light; Painting: Honorable Mention Sophie McLeod, Jess Crawford, Third Place Fionna McLeod, Second Place Jorja Allen, First Place Riley Curtis; Drawing Black and White: Honorable Mention Fionna McLeod, Third Place Becca Payne,Second Place Molly Light, First Place Emma Bange; Drawing Color: Honorable Mention Caleb Huelsenbeck, Third Place Emery Rinderknecht, Second Place Jorja Allen, First Place Alexandria Duncan; Drawing Scratchboard/ Ink: Honorable Mention Hunter Howe, Third Place Myah Edberg, Second Place Alyssa Wade, First Place Alexandria Duncan; Best of Show Two-Dimensional Riley Curtis, Best of Show Three-Dimensional Jorja Allen. All winning artwork can be viewed in the display case by the Art Room, and also on the Benton Art Instagram @bentonartdepartment. Those who turned in projects for the Show, can stop by the Art Room to collect their artwork.
Congratulations to everyone that participated.
Reminder there is no school this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (3/23-3/25). Enjoy your break!
2022-2023 Cheerleaders: If you are available during bobcat time, you can come to the IMC to start your fitting. If you have a class or something to work on, please stay with your teacher.
