Reminder to students and parents: we will be on an early dismissal schedule (1:50pm dismissal) Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week for parent/teacher conferences.
A quick reminder: Today is an early dismissal day, students will be dismissed at 1:50. Enjoy your fall break!
For anyone planning to do some shopping at Dick's Sporting Goods in the near future, here is a coupon for 20% off from the IHSA that anyone may use.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held via telephone, email, or other virtual means this year. Conferences will be conducted on Tuesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 21 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day. Please email your child's teachers to request an appointment. Teacher contact information is available on the school's website under the menu tab, click on the staff icon.
Just a reminder: Picture day will be Wednesday, October 6th.
Class shirts are available for purchase next week.
Dental Safari is coming to Benton High School! If you are interested, please fill out the Dental Consent form found at www.dentalsafariforms.com, or print out the following form and have your child bring it with them: https://5il.co/ykud.
Mask Requirement - All spectators and participants at indoor events at BCHS will be required to wear a mask. The first indoor spectator event at BCHS will be the volleyball game tomorrow night in the east gym. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in adhering to this request.
We are excited to see all of our students tomorrow! The following is a list of quick information for parents and students.
1. Students' first day will be tomorrow, August 11th (Wed).
2. The doors will open at 7:50am each day. The 1st period tardy bell will ring at 8:05am.
3. We will run a 1:50pm dismissal through August 20.
4. All students will enter through the "main entrance" each day. Upon entrance into the building, students will report directly to their 1st period class. For those students that want school breakfast, they can get a "grab and go" breakfast on their way to their first period class.
5. Breakfast and lunch are free for the 2021-2022 school year for all students.
6. All seniors will have "open campus lunch" for the 2021-2022 school year.
7. The 1st day schedule tomorrow will run all 8 classes (35 minutes each). Students will go to all four of their A day classes and then their four B day classes.
8. The lunch schedule for tomorrow will be determined by your B1 class. B1 classes is downstairs will follow the "lunch A" schedule. B1 classes is upstairs will follow the "lunch B" schedule.
9. Any student that has not already picked up their Chromebook can do so tomorrow morning upon entering the building. Chromebooks will be picked up in the Commons.
10. Any student that has not registered or doesn't have access to a schedule, will report to the guidance office.
This is a quick reminder that our page is not monitored for comments. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the high school during business hours at 618-439-3103. Thank you and have a great evening!
Chromebook Pickup
Tuesday, August 3, from 9am-noon
Wednesday, August 4, from 4-7pm
All students will be required to use a school-issued Chromebook this year (no bring-your-own-device). Any student who is unable to pick up their Chromebook during this time can pick them up on the first day of school.
Online registration has been extended until 12PM on Friday, July 30th. If you have any issues accessing online registration, please contact OnlineRegistration@bentonhighschool.org, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Student schedules for the 2021-2022 school year are now viewable through TeacherEase.
For schedule changes, students need to complete the following google form: https://forms.gle/oAWRTF7JJXzC9J2HA. For questions about schedules please email Dr. Martin at mmartin@bentonhighschool.org.
To access from a desktop (this is the more viewer friendly version):
Login to teacherease.com
Hover over the “academics” tab at the top of the page
Select the top option, “schedule”
The default schedule is Fall 2021, however students can see their spring schedule by changing the grading period to spring
From the TeacherEase app:
Select “more" at the bottom right of the screen
Select “schedule"
Select 8/12 to see A day schedule, select 8/13 to see B day schedule
Students can see second semester schedules by selecting dates in January
Week of July 26, 2021
You may be eligible for a discount on your internet bill!
The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) is designed to provide a $50 discount on home connectivity costs for those who are eligible for the funding. One of the qualifiers for this discount is the National School Lunch program. This means any student who qualifies for the free or reduced lunch program in your district could apply and ask for a discount on their internet access charges. You can find out more about this program by visiting https://getemergencybroadband.org/.
Are you interested in learning how to fly a drone and take aerial pictures and videos? Anyone is welcome to this four day session that begins next week! Sign up by emailing Mrs. Suver at msuver@bentonhighschool.org.
2020-21 yearbooks are currently being printed and will be delivered early in the fall semester. Delivery date will be announced ASAP.
Congratulations to our retirees from last year and this year! Thank you for your service and dedication to the students at BCHS.
The Ministerial Alliance is offering free meals to students over the summer. See the attached flyer for more information.
Mr. Thomas, Mr. Head, and Mr. Seddon preparing Tabor Field for the graduation ceremony. Graduation will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 15.
Movie Night for tonight has been cancelled.