Updated 2021-22 School Calendar: Due to the use of one emergency day thus far, the final day of student attendance has been moved back to Monday, May 23, 2022.
BCHS has a part-time assistant cook opening immediately. Applications must include the following:
• Letter of application
• Application Form (found on the District website under the Board & Administration tab)
• Resume with references
Applications should be should be sent to:
Benton High School
Superintendent’s Office
511 East Main Street
Benton, IL. 62812
or via email to bjohnson@bentonhighschool.org
Application deadline is Friday, April 8, 2022.
Graduation for the Class of 2022 is scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 4:00 p.m. at Tabor Field.
BCHS has a math opening for the 2022-23 School Year. Applications are due by April 1, 2022. Click on the following link for application details:
https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/136900/Math-Teacher/job-details
Reminder: Tomorrow, March 11, will be on an early 1:50 dismissal schedule. Have a wonderful spring break!
Prom 2022 Information
BCHS will conduct an E-Learning Day tomorrow, Thursday, February 24. Assignments will be available by 9:00 a.m. All students must log in to their B day classes before 1:00 pm to record their attendance. Stay warm and safe!
-Benjy Johnson, BCHS Superintendent
BCHS has amended its Return to Learning Plan
Due to Friday's court decision, BCHS will move to masks "optional" beginning Tuesday, February 8. We encourage masking, but it is no longer required.
BCHS will conduct an e-learning day on Monday, February 7. Students should log in to google classroom between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to complete assignments and attendance forms.
In-person learning is cancelled for Thursday, Feb. 3 and Friday, Feb. 4. E-learning will be conducted on both days. All practices, activities, and games are cancelled for Thursday, Feb. 3.
Due to the weather forecast and possible freezing precipitation this afternoon, BCHS will dismiss students at 11:55 today. All after school practices and activities are cancelled today as well. Stay safe!
BCHS has the the following positions open for application:
Teacher Aide 21-22 SY
English Teacher 22-23 SY
Special Education Teacher 22-23 SY
Math Teacher 22-23 SY
Alternative Education Teacher 22-23 SY
See the attached image for application information.
Reminder to parents and students: tomorrow, January 4th, will be an A day following a regular 2:50 dismissal schedule.
BCHS now has an approved E-Learning Plan which allows us to utilize 5 e-learning days in lieu of emergency days. This determination will be made on a case by case basis when we have inclement weather, and will be announced through an "all call" to parents and guardians. The plan is available for viewing on the school website.
BCHS will be collecting shoes of all sizes before school in the commons on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week to donate to the tornado victims in Kentucky. Gayleen and Bryson Hammonds will deliver the shoes through Bryson's church. This drive will last from December 14-December 16, 2021, and will be collecting new and gently used shoes of all sizes. For questions, please email kdocherty@bentonhighschool.org or acorn@bentonhighschool.org.
Due to inclement weather, tonight’s basketball game vs Herrin and the wrestling matches with Unity and Camp Point have been CANCELLED.
Events for Saturday will be on as scheduled.
Final Exams will be taken on December 21 and 22. Exams will be 70 minutes in length, with a 30 minute open campus lunch.
The final exam schedule for the 2021 fall semester is as follows:
-Tuesday, December 21: A1, A2, A3, and A4 Exams will be taken
-Wednesday, December 22: B1, B2, B3, and B4 Exams will be taken
Schedule:
1st Period: 8:05-9:15
2nd Period: 9:20-10:30
Lunch: 10:30-11:00
3rd Period: 11:05-12:15
4th Period: 12:20-1:30
2021 BCHS Christmas Dress Up Days
Monday 12/13: Winter Warmth
Tuesday 12/14: Ugly Sweater Day
Wednesday 12/15: Deck The Halls
Thursday 12/16: Christmas Character Day
Friday 12/17: Christmas PJ Day
Yearbook information:
-Student Yearbook picture retakes are scheduled for next Wednesday, December 8th. If you didn't have a picture taken in October or wish to retake the picture you did take, please sign up outside of Mr. Eldridge's classroom before Thursday, December 9th. If you don't sign up, you won't be able to leave class on retake day.
-Club pictures will be taken on December 8th. If you're active in a club, you'll be coming to the Rich Herrin Gym during B1 or B2 for pictures when your club is called down. You need to be aware of this and pay attention to the announcements the morning of the 8th. If you miss the announcement, you won't be in the club picture in the Yearbook.
-As of today, you're able to order and pay for your 2022 yearbook online. To purchase your yearbook, follow the steps below.
1. Go to jostens.com
2. Go to: "SHOP YOUR SCHOOL"
3. Under "FIND MY SCHOOL", type in "BENTON CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL"
4. You should be greeted with "HELLO, RANGERS!"
5. Click on: 2022 Yearbook "SHOP"
6. Click on: "ORDER MY YEARBOOK"
7. Fill in: STUDENT INFO" Section
8. Click: "VIEW CART"
9. Click: "CHECKOUT"
10. Click: "CONTINUE AS GUEST"
11. Provide "PAYMENT METHOD"