OUT FOR SUMMER

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The St. Joseph Fire Museum is looking for volunteers for a baseball game this summer. It is an 8 hour volunteer experience helping with the concession stand. Anyone interested can call Pat Jones at 232-2529.

ST. JOE MUSTANGS: On June 10th @ Phil Welch Stadium, the St. Joe Mustangs have declared, Benton Night. As a promotional fundraiser for our school, the Mustangs have given us 1000 tickets to sell with a large percent of the proceeds going to Benton. If you have an interest in selling, buying, donating a ticket or tickets, please contact Benton HS (Mike Ziesel) prior to June 9th.

THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009

FRIENDS OF RACHEL: Don't forget to fill out the FOR Club information sheet so that you can be on the membership list for next year. If you haven't been a member this year but want to join, pick up the form in the Counseling Center.

Paul Dille the ISS Teacher is moving to North Carolina and is looking for a good home for his cat Puffin, The cat is declawed, spayed and is house broken. If you are interested in the cat, please see Mr. Dille in the ISS room.

ST. JOE MUSTANGS: On June 10th @ Phil Welch Stadium, the St. Joe Mustangs have declared, Benton Night. As a promotional fundraiser for our school, the Mustangs have given us 1000 tickets to sell with a large percent of the proceeds going to Benton. If you have an interest in selling, buying, donating a ticket or tickets, please contact Benton HS (Mike Ziesel) prior to June 9th.

LIT MAGAZINE "Hope" is on sale now. Copies may be purchased for $3.00 each in Room 205.

TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Please put your blue Library Passes in the library mailbox. We would like to recycle the clips/passes for next year.

WEDNESDAY - May 27, 2009

ST. JOE MUSTANGS: On June 10th @ Phil Welch Stadium, the St. Joe Mustangs have declared, Benton Night. As a promotional fundraiser for our school, the Mustangs have given us 1000 tickets to sell with a large percent of the proceeds going to Benton. If you have an interest in selling, buying, donating a ticket or tickets, please contact Benton HS (Mike Ziesel) prior to June 9th.

TENNIS: Any girl interested in playing tennis next fall please come to an informational meeting on Wednesday, May 27, after school in Room 111. It will only last ten minutes.

LIT MAGAZINE "Hope" is on sale now. Copies may be purchased for $3.00 each in Room 205.

LIBRARY BOOKS: All books are due TODAY Wednesday, May 27th.

SUMMER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS have arrived in the counseling center. Pick up the forms and return them to your counselor if you plan to sign up for summer school. If you have failed one of your core classes, you should sign up for summer school to keep you on track for graduation. The following classes are offered:

Communications Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
Personal Finance
Fit for Life
Marketing Internship
Photography
Foods, Nutrition, Wellness

Friday, May 22, 2009

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Rotary is looking for volunteers this weekend to help Ron Hook with a project at Phil Welch Stadium this Saturday, May 23rd. If you are interested contact Chuck Kempf at 244.7831 or 271.4610.

On June 10th (Wednesday) @ Phil Welch Stadium, the St. Joe Mustangs have declared that date, Benton Night. As a promotional fund raiser for our school, the Mustangs have given us 1000 tickets to sell with a large percent of the proceeds going to Benton. f you have an interest in selling, buying, donating a ticket or tickets, please contact Benton HS (Mike Ziesel) prior to June 9th. You may email me or stop by Benton and pick up or buy tickets at any time.
Because this is the first time we have promoted in this fashion with a quick turn around, I hope and thank all of you for your assistance and purchasing of tickets for the Mustang game. would like to personally thank the Mustang organization for this opportunity. They have shown a tremendous interest in our community and been very supportive and cooperative with many of their actions toward the St. Joseph Community. Let us support them by showing our support for their efforts on June 10th.

Any girl interested in playing tennis next fall please come to an informational meeting on Wednesday, May 27, in Room 111. It will only last ten minutes. Thanks.

TMC will be re-imaging cart laptops starting possibly as early as this week. If you checked a laptop out, please return it as soon as possible.

The award winning one-act play, "To Give Anything", written and directed by Molly Halter, will be presented this Friday at 7:30 and Saturday at 1:30. Admission is $3. Proceeds will benefit the Benton Theatre Scholarship fund.

"Books ARE FUN" Warehouse sale is Saturday May 30th, and Sunday, May 31st from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. The Warehouse is located on 17795 state route K. 2 1/2 Miles North Of Camp Geiger. If you have any questions you can contact Phyllis Sullivan at (816) 617-5646.

LIT MAGAZINE "Hope" is on sale now. Copies may be purchased for $3.00 each in Room 205.

Students in grades 9th, 10th, and 11th, your books are due Wednesday, May 27th.

A+ SENIORS if your name was announced in the scholarship assembly as having qualified for A+, please stop in the A+ Office to pick up your certificate.

SUMMER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS have arrived in the counseling center. Pick up the forms and return them to your counselor if you plan to sign up for summer school. If you have failed one of your core classes, you should sign up for summer school to keep you on track for graduation. The following classes are offered:

Communications Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
Personal Finance
Fit for Life
Marketing Internship
Photography
Foods, Nutrition, Wellness

MARKETING AND MARKETING INTERNSHIP: Juniors or Seniors planning to take Marketing and a Marketing Internship next year, should sign up with Mr. Musser for the summer Marketing Internship class. The hours you work during the summer will count for the class next fall. You can only count the hours if you sign up for the summer class. Check with Mr. Musser if you have questions.

SENIORS: There will be a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students elected to the 2009 -2010 Benton Student Council.

Student Body

President – Shandis Cruz
Vice President – Kerstyn Bolton
Secretary – Blair Bolton
Treasurer – Alyssa McAndrews
Representative – Taylor Woodruff
Representative – Amy Davis

Senior Class

President – Karli Sample
Vice President- Hannah Moore
Secretary – Brandon Parker
Treasurer – Terra Younger
Representative – Katie Graves
Representative – Ariel Chance

Junior Class

President – Amanda Dixon
Vice President – Hannah Rush
Secretary – Morgan Turner
Treasurer – Heavin Warner
Representative – Rachael Hellerich
Representatives – Ashley Helsel

Sophomore Class

President – Cassandra Peek
Vice President – Colleen Pendergast
Secretary – Trevor Brown
Treasurer – Michael Gunter
Representative- Abbie Meers
Representative- Jessica Ball

THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2009

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

TMC will be re-imaging cart laptops starting possibly as early as this week. If you checked a laptop out, please return it as soon as possible.

The award winning one-act play, "To Give Anything", written and directed by Molly Halter, will be presented this Friday at 7:30 and Saturday at 1:30. Admission is $3. Proceeds will benefit the Benton Theatre Scholarship fund.

"Books ARE FUN" Warehouse sale is Saturday May 30th, and Sunday, May 31st from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. The Warehouse is located on 17795 state route K. 2 1/2 Miles North Of Camp Geiger. If you have any questions you can contact Phyllis Sullivan at (816) 617-5646.

LIT MAGAZINE "Hope" is on sale now. Copies may be purchased for $3.00 each in Room 205.

Students in grades 9th, 10th, and 11th, your books are due Wednesday, May 27th.

A+ SENIORS if your name was announced in the scholarship assembly as having qualified for A+, please stop in the A+ Office to pick up your certificate.

SUMMER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS have arrived in the counseling center. Pick up the forms and return them to your counselor if you plan to sign up for summer school. If you have failed one of your core classes, you should sign up for summer school to keep you on track for graduation. The following classes are offered:

Communications Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
Personal Finance
Fit for Life
Marketing Internship
Photography
Foods, Nutrition, Wellness

MARKETING AND MARKETING INTERNSHIP: Juniors or Seniors planning to take Marketing and a Marketing Internship next year, should sign up with Mr. Musser for the summer Marketing Internship class. The hours you work during the summer will count for the class next fall. You can only count the hours if you sign up for the summer class. Check with Mr. Musser if you have questions.

SENIORS: There will be a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students elected to the 2009 -2010 Benton Student Council.

Student Body

President – Shandis Cruz
Vice President – Kerstyn Bolton
Secretary – Blair Bolton
Treasurer – Alyssa McAndrews
Representative – Taylor Woodruff
Representative – Amy Davis

Senior Class

President – Karli Sample
Vice President- Hannah Moore
Secretary – Brandon Parker
Treasurer – Terra Younger
Representative – Katie Graves
Representative – Ariel Chance

Junior Class

President – Amanda Dixon
Vice President – Hannah Rush
Secretary – Morgan Turner
Treasurer – Heavin Warner
Representative – Rachael Hellerich
Representatives – Ashley Helsel

Sophomore Class

President – Cassandra Peek
Vice President – Colleen Pendergast
Secretary – Trevor Brown
Treasurer – Michael Gunter
Representative- Abbie Meers
Representative- Jessica Ball

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH, 2009

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The award winning one-act play, "To Give Anything", written and directed by Molly Halter, will be presented this Friday at 7:30 and Saturday at 1:30. Admission is $3. Proceeds will benefit the Benton Theatre Scholarship fund.

"Books ARE FUN" Warehouse sale is Saturday May 30th, and Sunday, May 31st from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. The Warehouse is located on 17795 state route K. 2 1/2 Miles North Of Camp Geiger. If you have any questions you can contact Phyllis Sullivan at (816) 617-5646.

LIT MAGAZINE "Hope" is on sale now. Copies may be purchased for $3.00 each in Room 205.

HILLYARD TECHNICAL CENTER Greenhouse Management Class will be having their ½ Price Sale on Wednesday, May 20th. Questions, call Jill Huntsman at 671-4170.

SENIORS: Your library books are due Wednesday, May 20th. Students in grades 9th, 10th, and 11th, your books are due Wednesday, May 27th.

A+ SENIORS if your name was announced in the scholarship assembly as having qualified for A+, please stop in the A+ Office to pick up your certificate.

SUMMER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS have arrived in the counseling center. Pick up the forms and return them to your counselor if you plan to sign up for summer school. If you have failed one of your core classes, you should sign up for summer school to keep you on track for graduation. The following classes are offered:

Communications Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
Personal Finance
Fit for Life
Marketing Internship
Photography
Foods, Nutrition, Wellness

MARKETING AND MARKETING INTERNSHIP: Juniors or Seniors planning to take Marketing and a Marketing Internship next year, should sign up with Mr. Musser for the summer Marketing Internship class. The hours you work during the summer will count for the class next fall. You can only count the hours if you sign up for the summer class. Check with Mr. Musser if you have questions.

HEALTH EXPRESS will be here May 21st doing sports physicals for next year. The cost will be $10.00. June 1st the cost goes up to $15.00. Please see the school nurse to sign up.

SENIORS: There will be a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.


CONGRATULATIONS to the following students elected to the 2009 -2010 Benton Student Council.

Student Body

President – Shandis Cruz
Vice President – Kerstyn Bolton
Secretary – Blair Bolton
Treasurer – Alyssa McAndrews
Representative – Taylor Woodruff
Representative – Amy Davis

Senior Class

President – Karli Sample
Vice President- Hannah Moore
Secretary – Brandon Parker
Treasurer – Terra Younger
Representative – Katie Graves
Representative – Ariel Chance

Junior Class

President – Amanda Dixon
Vice President – Hannah Rush
Secretary – Morgan Turner
Treasurer – Heavin Warner
Representative – Rachael Hellerich
Representatives – Ashley Helsel

Sophomore Class

President – Cassandra Peek
Vice President – Colleen Pendergast
Secretary – Trevor Brown
Treasurer – Michael Gunter
Representative- Abbie Meers
Representative- Jessica Ball

TUESDAY - May 19, 2009

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

BENTON LIT MAGAZINE "Hope" is on sale now. Copies may be purchased for $3.00 each in Room 205.

CRASH SIMULATION for sophomores is Tuesday, May 19th at 9:45 a.m. This will take place in front of the school.

HILLYARD TECHNICAL CENTER Greenhouse Management Class will be having their ½ Price Sale on Wednesday, May 20th. Questions, call Jill Huntsman at 671-4170.

SENIORS: Your library books are due Wednesday, May 20th. Students in grades 9th, 10th, and 11th, your books are due Wednesday, May 27th.

A+ SENIORS if your name was announced in the scholarship assembly as having qualified for A+, please stop in the A+ Office to pick up your certificate.

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM TUTOR TRAINING: The last tutor training scheduled for this year is Tuesday, May 19th - 2:50 p.m. in the library. Check with the A+ Office for details on tutoring opportunities available this summer.

SUMMER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS have arrived in the counseling center. Pick up the forms and return them to your counselor if you plan to sign up for summer school. If you have failed one of your core classes, you should sign up for summer school to keep you on track for graduation. The following classes are offered:

Communications Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
Personal Finance
Fit for Life
Marketing Internship
Photography
Foods, Nutrition, Wellness

MARKETING AND MARKETING INTERNSHIP: Juniors or Seniors planning to take Marketing and a Marketing Internship next year, should sign up with Mr. Musser for the summer Marketing Internship class. The hours you work during the summer will count for the class next fall. You can only count the hours if you sign up for the summer class. Check with Mr. Musser if you have questions.

HEALTH EXPRESS will be here May 21st doing sports physicals for next year. The cost will be $10.00. June 1st the cost goes up to $15.00. Please see the school nurse to sign up.

SENIORS: There will be a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.


CONGRATULATIONS to the following students elected to the 2009 -2010 Benton Student Council. Also I will need to see the "Senior Class Officers" Wednesday morning, May 20th at 7:30 am. Thank You Mr. Reigert

2009 – 2010 Student Council

Student Body

President – Shandis Cruz
Vice President – Kerstyn Bolton
Secretary – Blair Bolton
Treasurer – Alyssa McAndrews
Representative – Taylor Woodruff
Representative – Amy Davis

Senior Class

President – Karli Sample
Vice President- Hannah Moore
Secretary – Brandon Parker
Treasurer – Terra Younger
Representative – Katie Graves
Representative – Ariel Chance

Junior Class

President – Amanda Dixon
Vice President – Hannah Rush
Secretary – Morgan Turner
Treasurer – Heavin Warner
Representative – Rachael Hellerich
Representatives – Ashley Helsel

Sophomore Class

President – Cassandra Peek
Vice President – Colleen Pendergast
Secretary – Trevor Brown
Treasurer – Michael Gunter
Representative- Abbie Meers
Representative- Jessica Ball

Monday, May 18th, 2009

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Benton Lit Magazine "Hope" is on sale now. Copies are $3.00 each in Room 205.

Any boy or girl interested in playing in soccer next year needs to sign up in the library to attend a meeting Monday, May 18th during 5th hour.. Any questions please see Coach Milbourn

MSHSAA District Soccer will be postponed until tomorrow Saturday, May 16th @ 4pm @ LeBlond H.S.
I would like to challenge our students and fans to come and support these girls as they will be playing our cross town rivals (Lafayette). We have split wins with the Irish, winning 3-2 at their place and they beating us 2-1 at ours. This is the deciding match breaking a tie between our schools. With our student body and fan support, we can provide a tremendous atmosphere and enthusiam to help our girls defeat the Irish. Cost for this district event is only $3.

MSHSAA District Baseball is postponed until Monday. Games will be played at the following locations and times on Monday:
Hyde 6- 4:30pm Savannah vs Smithville; 6:30pm Platte County vs. Cameron
Phil Welsh- 4:30pm Benton vs. Bishop LeBlond; 6:30pm Lafayette vs. Maryville
Mondays Games will be moved to Wednesday and the Championship Game will be on Thursday, all played at Phil Welsh Stadium.

Sorry for any inconveniences, weather dictates our changes.

Tuesday, May 19th- A Crash Simulation will take place in front of the High School for Sophomores and will take place around 9:45 a.m.-11:11 a.m.

The Hillyard Technical Center Greenhouse Management Class will be having their ½ Price Sale on Wednesday, May 20th If you have any questions, call Jill Huntsman at 671-4170

Library Books from Seniors are Due Wednesday, May 20th, Students in grades 9th, 10th, and 11th, your books are due that following Wednesday, May 27th.

NORTH END COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION needs help with Mayfest at Krug Park. Student volunteers are needed at the following times (you decide how long you want to work):
Friday, May 15th—5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 16th—Noon to 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 17th—12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

June 2‐ 5 (Tuesday – Friday) & June 8‐11 (Monday – Thursday)
Session 1: 7:30 ‐11:30 a.m.
Session 2: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
June 15 – 18 & 22 ‐ 25 (Monday – Thursday Both Weeks)
Session 3: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Session 4: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Parkway Elementary School, 2900 Duncan

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM TUTOR TRAINING: There is only 1 more tutor training scheduled before the end of school. Training takes place in the Benton Library on the following date:

Tuesday, May 19th - 2:50 p.m.

Check with the A+ Office for details on tutoring opportunities available this summer.

Summer school applications have arrived in the counseling center. Pick up the forms in the counseling center and return them to your counselor if you plan to sign up for summer school. If you have failed one of your core classes, you should sign up for summer school to keep you on track for graduation. The following classes are offered:

Communications Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
Personal Finance
Fit for Life
Marketing Internship
Photography
Foods, Nutrition, Wellness

If you will be a junior or senior and plan to take Marketing and a Marketing Internship next year, you should sign up with Mr. Musser for the summer Marketing Internship class. The hours you work during the summer will count for the class next fall. You can only count the hours if you sign up for the summer class. Check with Mr. Musser if you have questions.

MAY 21st Health Express will be here doing sports physicals for next year. The cost will be $10.00 this time. June 1st the cost goes up to $15.00. Please see the school nurse to sign up.

SENIORS: There will be a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.

Triumph Foods Maintenance Department is looking for a few good candidates to work on our Summer Time Maintenance Crew. They might potentially hire 6 people to help out in their maintenance department doing various jobs, from cleaning to painting to light maintenance work around the plant. This is a great opportunity for students who are looking for work during the summer. The requirements are that they be of 18 years of age. The work hours are, Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30pm. The pay is $11.30 @ hr. Contact Joe DeVito at 816-396-2898 or jdevito@triumphfoods.com if you are interested.

MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold the 13th statewide leadership development workshop for current freshmen. Workshop will be in Mexico, Missouri July 8-10. It is a great opportunity to develop decision-making and leadership skills. Please see Mrs. Arambula if y

Friday, May 15th, 2009

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Benton Lit Magazine "Hope" is on sale now. Copies are $3.00 each in Room 205.

Any boy or girl interested in playing in soccer next year needs to sign up in the library to attend a meeting Monday, May 18th during 5th hour.. Any questions please see Coach Milbourn


On Friday, May 15th, (Tomorrow) @ 5pm, Benton Girls Soccer will be playing in the opening of Soccer Districts @ Bishop LeBlond High School. The game was originally scheduled for 6pm, but is now going to be played at 5pm.
I would like to challenge our students and fans to come and support these girls as they will be playing our cross town rivals (Lafayette). We have split wins with the Irish, winning 3-2 at their place and they beating us 2-1 at ours. This is the deciding match breaking a tie between our schools. With our student body and fan support, we can provide a tremendous atmosphere and enthusiam to help our girls defeat the Irish. Cost for this district event is only $3.

On Saturday, May 16th, @ 10am, the baseball team will open district play vs. Bishop LeBlond. Cost for this event is only $3 as well. Come support the Baseball team in the District opener.

On Saturday, May 16th, beginning @ 9am, the boys tennis team will challenge for a district title @ Noyes courts all day. No Cost

On Saturday, May 16th, our boys and girls track team will be participating in district track @ Excelsior Springs.


Tuesday, May 19th- A Crash Simulation will take place in front of the High School for Sophomores and will take place around 9:45 a.m.-11:11 a.m.

The Hillyard Technical Center Greenhouse Management Class will be having their ½ Price Sale on Wednesday, May 20th If you have any questions, call Jill Huntsman at 671-4170

Library Books from Seniors are Due Wednesday, May 20th, Students in grades 9th, 10th, and 11th, your books are due that following Wednesday, May 27th.

NORTH END COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION needs help with Mayfest at Krug Park. Student volunteers are needed at the following times (you decide how long you want to work):
Friday, May 15th—5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 16th—Noon to 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 17th—12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

June 2‐ 5 (Tuesday – Friday) & June 8‐11 (Monday – Thursday)
Session 1: 7:30 ‐11:30 a.m.
Session 2: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
June 15 – 18 & 22 ‐ 25 (Monday – Thursday Both Weeks)
Session 3: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Session 4: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Parkway Elementary School, 2900 Duncan

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM TUTOR TRAINING: There is only 1 more tutor training scheduled before the end of school. Training takes place in the Benton Library on the following date:

Tuesday, May 19th - 2:50 p.m.

Check with the A+ Office for details on tutoring opportunities available this summer.

Summer school applications have arrived in the counseling center. Pick up the forms in the counseling center and return them to your counselor if you plan to sign up for summer school. If you have failed one of your core classes, you should sign up for summer school to keep you on track for graduation. The following classes are offered:

Communications Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
Personal Finance
Fit for Life
Marketing Internship
Photography
Foods, Nutrition, Wellness

If you will be a junior or senior and plan to take Marketing and a Marketing Internship next year, you should sign up with Mr. Musser for the summer Marketing Internship class. The hours you work during the summer will count for the class next fall. You can only count the hours if you sign up for the summer class. Check with Mr. Musser if you have questions.

MAY 21st Health Express will be here doing sports physicals for next year. The cost will be $10.00 this time. June 1st the cost goes up to $15.00. Please see the school nurse to sign up.

SENIORS: There will be a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.

Triumph Foods Maintenance Department is looking for a few good candidates to work on our Summer Time Maintenance Crew. They might potentially hire 6 people to help out in their maintenance department doing various jobs, from cleaning to painting to light maintenance work around the plant. This is a great opportunity for students who are looking for work during the summer. The requirements are that they be of 18 years of age. The work hours are, Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30pm. The pay is $11.30 @ hr. Contact Joe DeVito at 816-396-2898 or jdevito@triumphfoods.com if you are interested.

MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold the 13th statewide leadership development workshop for current freshmen. Workshop will be in Mexico, Missouri July 8-10. It is a great opportunity to develop decision-making and leadership skills. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you are

THURSDAY, MAY 14TH, 2009

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Any boy or girl interested in playing in soccer next year needs to sign up in the library to attend a meeting Monday, May 18th during 5th hour.. Any questions please see Coach Milbourn

Library Books from Seniors are Due Wednesday, May 20th, Students in grades 9th, 10th, and 11th, your books are due that following Wednesday, May 27th.

Seniors, don't forget to stop by the Counseling Center to sign up for the location you would like to volunteer at on Senior Service Day. You have until Friday and then a location will be assigned for you.

2009-2010 STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED: We will be voting for President, vice-president, treasurer, secretary and 2 representatives for each class. If you would like to run for one of these offices, please sign up with Mr. Reigert in Room A120. Elections will be held on Friday, May 15th during lunch.

VOLLEYBALL GIRLS that will be attending the Warrensburg Team Camp - please sign up on the door of Room A113.

NORTH END COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION needs help with Mayfest at Krug Park. Student volunteers are needed at the following times (you decide how long you want to work):
Friday, May 15th—5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 16th—Noon to 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 17th—12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

June 2‐ 5 (Tuesday – Friday) & June 8‐11 (Monday – Thursday)
Session 1: 7:30 ‐11:30 a.m.
Session 2: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
June 15 – 18 & 22 ‐ 25 (Monday – Thursday Both Weeks)
Session 3: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Session 4: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Parkway Elementary School, 2900 Duncan

Pick up a volunteer application in the Counseling Center or from the A+ office. Applications must be returned to the Safety Council by May 15th at the latest.

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM TUTOR TRAINING: There are only 2 more tutor trainings scheduled before the end of school. Training takes place in the Benton Library on the following dates:

Friday, May 15th - 7:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 19th - 2:50 p.m.

Check with the A+ Office for details on tutoring opportunities available this summer.

Summer school applications have arrived in the counseling center. Pick up the forms in the counseling center and return them to your counselor if you plan to sign up for summer school. If you have failed one of your core classes, you should sign up for summer school to keep you on track for graduation. The following classes are offered:

Communications Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
Personal Finance
Fit for Life
Marketing Internship
Photography
Foods, Nutrition, Wellness

If you will be a junior or senior and plan to take Marketing and a Marketing Internship next year, you should sign up with Mr. Musser for the summer Marketing Internship class. The hours you work during the summer will count for the class next fall. You can only count the hours if you sign up for the summer class. Check with Mr. Musser if you have questions.

MAY 21st Health Express will be here doing sports physicals for next year. The cost will be $10.00 this time. June 1st the cost goes up to $15.00. Please see the school nurse to sign up.

SENIORS: There will be a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.

Triumph Foods Maintenance Department is looking for a few good candidates to work on our Summer Time Maintenance Crew. They might potentially hire 6 people to help out in their maintenance department doing various jobs, from cleaning to painting to light maintenance work around the plant. This is a great opportunity for students who are looking for work during the summer. The requirements are that they be of 18 years of age. The work hours are, Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30pm. The pay is $11.30 @ hr. Contact Joe DeVito at 816-396-2898 or jdevito@triumphfoods.com if you are interested.

MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold the 13th statewide leadership development workshop for current freshmen. Workshop will be in Mexico, Missouri July 8-10. It is a great opportunity to develop decision-making and leadership skills. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you are interested.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13th, 2009

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Seniors, don't forget to stop by the Counseling Center to sign up for the location you would like to volunteer at on Senior Service Day. You have until Friday and then a location will be assigned for you.

2009-2010 STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED: We will be voting for President, vice-president, treasurer, secretary and 2 representatives for each class. If you would like to run for one of these offices, please sign up with Mr. Reigert in Room A120. Elections will be held on Friday, May 15th during lunch.

VOLLEYBALL GIRLS that will be attending the Warrensburg Team Camp - please sign up on the door of Room A113.

NORTH END COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION needs help with Mayfest at Krug Park. Student volunteers are needed at the following times (you decide how long you want to work):
Friday, May 15th—5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 16th—Noon to 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 17th—12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

June 2‐ 5 (Tuesday – Friday) & June 8‐11 (Monday – Thursday)
Session 1: 7:30 ‐11:30 a.m.
Session 2: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
June 15 – 18 & 22 ‐ 25 (Monday – Thursday Both Weeks)
Session 3: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Session 4: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Parkway Elementary School, 2900 Duncan

Pick up a volunteer application in the Counseling Center or from the A+ office. Applications must be returned to the Safety Council by May 15th at the latest.

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM TUTOR TRAINING: There are only 2 more tutor trainings scheduled before the end of school. Training takes place in the Benton Library on the following dates:

Friday, May 15th - 7:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 19th - 2:50 p.m.

Check with the A+ Office for details on tutoring opportunities available this summer.

Summer school applications have arrived in the counseling center. Pick up the forms in the counseling center and return them to your counselor if you plan to sign up for summer school. If you have failed one of your core classes, you should sign up for summer school to keep you on track for graduation. The following classes are offered:

Communications Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
Personal Finance
Fit for Life
Marketing Internship
Photography
Foods, Nutrition, Wellness

If you will be a junior or senior and plan to take Marketing and a Marketing Internship next year, you should sign up with Mr. Musser for the summer Marketing Internship class. The hours you work during the summer will count for the class next fall. You can only count the hours if you sign up for the summer class. Check with Mr. Musser if you have questions.

MAY 21st Health Express will be here doing sports physicals for next year. The cost will be $10.00 this time. June 1st the cost goes up to $15.00. Please see the school nurse to sign up.

SENIORS: There will be a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.

Triumph Foods Maintenance Department is looking for a few good candidates to work on our Summer Time Maintenance Crew. They might potentially hire 6 people to help out in their maintenance department doing various jobs, from cleaning to painting to light maintenance work around the plant. This is a great opportunity for students who are looking for work during the summer. The requirements are that they be of 18 years of age. The work hours are, Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30pm. The pay is $11.30 @ hr. Contact Joe DeVito at 816-396-2898 or jdevito@triumphfoods.com if you are interested.

MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold the 13th statewide leadership development workshop for current freshmen. Workshop will be in Mexico, Missouri July 8-10. It is a great opportunity to develop decision-making and leadership skills. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you are interested.

Tuesday - May 12, 2009

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

2009-2010 STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES NEEDED: We will be voting for President, vice-president, treasurer, secretary and 2 representatives for each class. If you would like to run for one of these offices, please sign up with Mr. Reigert in Room A120. Elections will be held on Friday, May 15th during lunch.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEETING: All members should plan to attend the NHS meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at 7:00 a.m. in Room A114. Questions - see Ms. Bosworth or Ms. Sherard.

VOLLEYBALL GIRLS that will be attending the Warrensburg Team Camp - please sign up on the door of Room A113.

NORTH END COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION needs help with Mayfest at Krug Park. Student volunteers are needed at the following times (you decide how long you want to work):
Friday, May 15th—5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 16th—Noon to 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 17th—12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Jobs include: parking, collecting donations, driving the kiddie train, and managing games. Students from Lafayette and Central will also be volunteering. If you are interested, you must attend a meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at 6 p.m. at Krug Park. Call Pat Jones at 232-2529 to sign up.

VOLUNTEER JOB for the summer - Student volunteers are needed to help at Safety Town, a miniature town where children aged 5 to 7 learn safety skills. By volunteering for one session at Safety Town, you will earn 32 volunteer hours. You can use these hours toward your 50 hours of A+ tutoring, or they will satisfy the district’s service requirement. Pick from the following sessions:

June 2‐ 5 (Tuesday – Friday) & June 8‐11 (Monday – Thursday)
Session 1: 7:30 ‐11:30 a.m.
Session 2: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
June 15 – 18 & 22 ‐ 25 (Monday – Thursday Both Weeks)
Session 3: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Session 4: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Parkway Elementary School, 2900 Duncan

Pick up a volunteer application in the Counseling Center or from the A+ office. Applications must be returned to the Safety Council by May 15th at the latest.


Benton National Honor Society program will be shown on Channel 41 on the following days and times:
May 4 through 10
9:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM TUTOR TRAINING: There are only 2 more tutor trainings scheduled before the end of school. Training takes place in the Benton Library on the following dates:

Friday, May 15th - 7:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 19th - 2:50 p.m.

Check with the A+ Office for details on tutoring opportunities available this summer.

Summer school applications have arrived in the counseling center. Pick up the forms in the counseling center and return them to your counselor if you plan to sign up for summer school. If you have failed one of your core classes, you should sign up for summer school to keep you on track for graduation. The following classes are offered:

Communications Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
Personal Finance
Fit for Life
Marketing Internship
Photography
Foods, Nutrition, Wellness

If you will be a junior or senior and plan to take Marketing and a Marketing Internship next year, you should sign up with Mr. Musser for the summer Marketing Internship class. The hours you work during the summer will count for the class next fall. You can only count the hours if you sign up for the summer class. Check with Mr. Musser if you have questions.

MAY 21st Health Express will be here doing sports physicals for next year. The cost will be $10.00 this time. June 1st the cost goes up to $15.00. Please see the school nurse to sign up.

SENIORS: There will be a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.

Triumph Foods Maintenance Department is looking for a few good candidates to work on our Summer Time Maintenance Crew. They might potentially hire 6 people to help out in their maintenance department doing various jobs, from cleaning to painting to light maintenance work around the plant. This is a great opportunity for students who are looking for work during the summer. The requirements are that they be of 18 years of age. The work hours are, Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30pm. The pay is $11.30 @ hr. Contact Joe DeVito at 816-396-2898 or jdevito@triumphfoods.com if you are interested.

MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold the 13th statewide leadership development workshop for current freshmen. Workshop will be in Mexico, Missouri July 8-10. It is a great opportunity to develop decision-making and leadership skills. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you are interested.

Monday - May 11, 2009

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENIOR NIGHT - BENTON GIRLS SOCCER will be playing the last home game against Lafayette on Monday, May 11th at 4:00 p.m. Bring 2 canned food items and get in the game FREE or pay $4.00. The Cardinal mascot will be there to cheer the cardinals to victory over the Irish. FREE t-shirts, hot dogs and prizes will be given to the craziest fans. Put on your body paint and come support your Benton Cardinals Girls Soccer Team.

VOLLEYBALL GIRLS that will be attending the Warrensburg Team Camp - please sign up on the door of Room A113.

NORTH END COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION needs help with Mayfest at Krug Park. Student volunteers are needed at the following times (you decide how long you want to work):
Friday, May 15th—5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 16th—Noon to 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 17th—12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Jobs include: parking, collecting donations, driving the kiddie train, and managing games. Students from Lafayette and Central will also be volunteering. If you are interested, you must attend a meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at 6 p.m. at Krug Park. Call Pat Jones at 232-2529 to sign up.

VOLUNTEER JOB for the summer - Student volunteers are needed to help at Safety Town, a miniature town where children aged 5 to 7 learn safety skills. By volunteering for one session at Safety Town, you will earn 32 volunteer hours. You can use these hours toward your 50 hours of A+ tutoring, or they will satisfy the district’s service requirement. Pick from the following sessions:

June 2‐ 5 (Tuesday – Friday) & June 8‐11 (Monday – Thursday)
Session 1: 7:30 ‐11:30 a.m.
Session 2: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
June 15 – 18 & 22 ‐ 25 (Monday – Thursday Both Weeks)
Session 3: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Session 4: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Parkway Elementary School, 2900 Duncan

Pick up a volunteer application in the Counseling Center or from the A+ office. Applications must be returned to the Safety Council by May 15th at the latest.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEETING: All members should plan to attend the NHS meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at 7:00 a.m. in Room A114. Questions - see Ms. Bosworth or Ms. Sherard.

Benton National Honor Society program will be shown on Channel 41 on the following days and times:
May 4 through 10
9:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM TUTOR TRAINING: There are only 2 more tutor trainings scheduled before the end of school. Training takes place in the Benton Library on the following dates:

Friday, May 15th - 7:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 19th - 2:50 p.m.

Check with the A+ Office for details on tutoring opportunities available this summer.

Summer school applications have arrived in the counseling center. Pick up the forms in the counseling center and return them to your counselor if you plan to sign up for summer school. If you have failed one of your core classes, you should sign up for summer school to keep you on track for graduation. The following classes are offered:

Communications Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
Personal Finance
Fit for Life
Marketing Internship
Photography
Foods,Nutrition, Wellness

If you will be a junior or senior and plan to take Marketing and a Marketing Internship next year, you should sign up with Mr. Musser for the summer Marketing Internship class. The hours you work during the summer will count for the class next fall. You can only count the hours if you sign up for the summer class. Check with Mr. Musser if you have questions.

MAY 21st Health Express will be here doing sports physicals for next year. The cost will be $10.00 this time. June 1st the cost goes up to $15.00. Please see the school nurse to sign up.

SENIORS: There will be a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.

Triumph Foods Maintenance Department is looking for a few good candidates to work on our Summer Time Maintenance Crew. They might potentially hire 6 people to help out in their maintenance department doing various jobs, from cleaning to painting to light maintenance work around the plant. This is a great opportunity for students who are looking for work during the summer. The requirements are that they be of 18 years of age. The work hours are, Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30pm. The pay is $11.30 @ hr. Contact Joe DeVito at 816-396-2898 or jdevito@triumphfoods.com if you are interested.

MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold the 13th statewide leadership development workshop for current freshmen. Workshop will be in Mexico, Missouri July 8-10. It is a great opportunity to develop decision-making and leadership skills. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you are interested.

FRIDAY, MAY 8TH, 2009

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

BENTON GIRLS SOCCER SENIOR NIGHT WILL BE PLAYING THEIR LAST HOME GAME AGAINST LAFAYETTE. BRING 2 CANNED FOOD ITEMS AND GET INTO THE GAME FOR FREE OR PAY THE $4.00. THE CARDINAL MASCOT WILL BE THIER TO HELP CHEER THE CARDINALS ON TO VICTORY OVER THE IRISH. FREE T-SHIRTS, HOT DOGS AND PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN OUT TO THE CRAZIEST FANS, SO PUT ON YOUR BODY PAINT AND COME SUPPORT YOUR BENTON CARDINALS GIRLS SOCCER TEAM CHEER ON TO VICORY.
NORTHSIDE AGAINST THE SOUTHSIDE
MONDAY, MAY 11TH, 2009 @ 4 P.M.,

VOLLEYBALL GIRLS THAT WILL BE ATTENDING WARRENBURGS TEAM CAMP. PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE DOOR AT A 113 SO THAT YOU CAN ATTEND A MEETING ABOUT IT...

Want a fun volunteer job for the summer? Student volunteers are needed to help at Safety Town, a miniature town where children aged 5 to 7 learn safety skills. By volunteering for one session at Safety Town, you will earn 32 volunteer hours. You can use these hours toward your 50 hours of A+ tutoring, or they will satisfy the district’s service requirement. Pick from the following sessions:
June 2‐ 5 (Tuesday – Friday) & June 8‐11 (Monday – Thursday)
Session 1: 7:30 ‐11:30 a.m.
Session 2: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
June 15 – 18 & 22 ‐ 25 (Monday – Thursday Both Weeks)
Session 3: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Session 4: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Parkway Elementary School, 2900 Duncan

Pick up a volunteer application in the Counseling Center or from the A+ office. Applications must be returned to the Safety Council by May 15th at the latest.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEETING: All members should plan to attend the NHS meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at 7:00 a.m. in Room A114. Questions - see Ms. Bosworth or Ms. Sherard

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM TUTOR TRAINING: There are only 2 more tutor trainings scheduled before the end of school.
Training takes place in the Benton Library on the following dates:

Friday, May 15th - 7:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 19th - 2:50 p.m.
Check with the A+ Office for details on tutoring opportunities available this summer.

Summer school applications have arrived in the counseling center. Pick up the forms in the counseling center and return them to your counselor if you plan to sign up for summer school. The following classes are offered:

Communications Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
Personal Finance
Fit for Life
Marketing Internship
Photography
Foods,Nutrition, Wellness
Check with Mr. Musser if you have questions.

MAY 21st Health Express will be here doing sports physicals for next year. The cost will be $10.00 this time. June 1st the cost goes up to $15.00. Please see the school nurse to sign up.

SENIORS: There will be a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.

SCIENCE CLUB GARAGE SALE will be in the Modis Gym, May 9th from 8-3 p.m., It will be a fun way to raise money for our kids. They will also be selling hotdogs, popcorn and lemonade

Triumph Foods Maintenance Department is looking for a few good candidates to work on our Summer Time Maintenance Crew. They might potentially hire 6 people to help out in their maintenance department doing various jobs, from cleaning to painting to light maintenance work around the plant. This is a great opportunity for students who are looking for work during the summer. The requirements are that they be of 18 years of age. The work hours are, Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30pm. The pay is $11.30 @ hr. Contact Joe DeVito at 816-396-2898 or jdevito@triumphfoods.com if you are interested.


MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold the 13th statewide leadership development workshop for current freshmen. Workshop will be in Mexico, Missouri July 8-10. It is a great opportunity to develop decision-making and leadership skills. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you are interested.

THURSDAY, MAY 7TH, 2009

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The Friends of Rachel Club will meet on Thursday morning at 7:11 in Room 206. We will be planning for next year. Everyone is welcome to attend

SLIDE SHOW PICTURES are due by Friday, May 8th so pleae put your name on the backs of the pictures adn turn them into the principals office or any student counsel members.

Want a fun volunteer job for the summer? Student volunteers are needed to help at Safety Town, a miniature town where children aged 5 to 7 learn safety skills. By volunteering for one session at Safety Town, you will earn 32 volunteer hours. You can use these hours toward your 50 hours of A+ tutoring, or they will satisfy the district’s service requirement. Pick from the following sessions:
June 2‐ 5 (Tuesday – Friday) & June 8‐11 (Monday – Thursday)
Session 1: 7:30 ‐11:30 a.m.
Session 2: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
June 15 – 18 & 22 ‐ 25 (Monday – Thursday Both Weeks)
Session 3: 7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Session 4: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Parkway Elementary School, 2900 Duncan

Pick up a volunteer application in the Counseling Center or from the A+ office. Applications must be returned to the Safety Council by May 15th at the latest.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEETING: All members should plan to attend the NHS meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at 7:00 a.m. in Room A114. Questions - see Ms. Bosworth or Ms. Sherard

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM TUTOR TRAINING: There are only 2 more tutor trainings scheduled before the end of school.
Training takes place in the Benton Library on the following dates:

Friday, May 15th - 7:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 19th - 2:50 p.m.
Check with the A+ Office for details on tutoring opportunities available this summer.

Summer school applications have arrived in the counseling center. Pick up the forms in the counseling center and return them to your counselor if you plan to sign up for summer school. The following classes are offered:

Communications Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
Personal Finance
Fit for Life
Marketing Internship
Photography
Foods,Nutrition, Wellness

If you have failed one of your core classes, you should sign up for summer school to keep you on track for graduation. If you will be a junior or senior and plan to take Marketing and a Marketing Internship next year, you should sign up with Mr. Musser for the summer Marketing Internship class. The hours you work during the summer will count for the class next fall. You can only count the hours if you sign up for the summer class. Check with Mr. Musser if you have questions.

The deadline to sign up for the June ACT is May 8th. You can pick up a packet in the counseling center or sign up online at www.actstudent.org.

MAY 21st Health Express will be here doing sports physicals for next year. The cost will be $10.00 this time. June 1st the cost goes up to $15.00. Please see the school nurse to sign up.

SENIORS: There will be a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.

Benton National Honor Society program will be shown on Channel 41 on the following days and times:
May 4 through 10
9:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.

Attention Students and Staff Please help out the Science Club and Donate. Just let us know, and we will carry it up, pick it up, whatever we have to do - we really want this to be a success for the kids.
Please help us out!
Donate your old junk!

SCIENCE CLUB GARAGE SALE will be in the Modis Gym, May 9th from 8-3 p.m., It will be a fun way to raise money for our kids. They will also be selling hotdogs, popcorn and lemonade

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT: Are you looking for a summer job or an internship opportunity? The new Next Generation Jobs Team is for youth and young adults, ages 16-24 who want to make this summer a time for exploring the next generation of 21st Century industries. Go to www.summerjobs.mo.gov or see Mrs. Arambula in the Counseling Center.

MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold the 13th statewide leadership development workshop for current freshmen. Workshop will be in Mexico, Missouri July 8-10. It is a great opportunity to develop decision-making and leadership skills. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you are interested.

WEDNESDAY MAY 6TH, 2009

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SENIOR SLIDE SHOW PICTURES are due by Friday, May 8th so pleae put your name on the backs of the pictures adn turn them into the principals office or any student counsel members.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY MEETING: All members should plan to attend the NHS meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at 7:00 a.m. in Room A114. Questions - see Ms. Bosworth or Ms. Sherard

A+ SCHOOLS PROGRAM TUTOR TRAINING: There are only 2 more tutor trainings scheduled before the end of school.
Training takes place in the Benton Library on the following dates:

Friday, May 15th - 7:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 19th - 2:50 p.m.
Check with the A+ Office for details on tutoring opportunities available this summer.

Summer school applications have arrived in the counseling center. Pick up the forms in the counseling center and return them to your counselor if you plan to sign up for summer school. The following classes are offered:

Communications Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
Personal Finance
Fit for Life
Marketing Internship
Photography
Foods,Nutrition, Wellness

If you have failed one of your core classes, you should sign up for summer school to keep you on track for graduation. If you will be a junior or senior and plan to take Marketing and a Marketing Internship next year, you should sign up with Mr. Musser for the summer Marketing Internship class. The hours you work during the summer will count for the class next fall. You can only count the hours if you sign up for the summer class. Check with Mr. Musser if you have questions.

The deadline to sign up for the June ACT is May 8th. You can pick up a packet in the counseling center or sign up online at www.actstudent.org.

MAY 21st Health Express will be here doing sports physicals for next year. The cost will be $10.00 this time. June 1st the cost goes up to $15.00. Please see the school nurse to sign up.

SENIORS: There will be a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.

SCIENCE CLUB FISHING TRIP has been moved to Thursday, May 7th after school and will be at Missouri Western State University.

Benton National Honor Society program will be shown on Channel 41 on the following days and times:
May 4 through 10
9:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.

Attention Students and Staff Please help out the Science Club and Donate. Just let us know, and we will carry it up, pick it up, whatever we have to do - we really want this to be a success for the kids.
Please help us out!
Donate your old junk!

SCIENCE CLUB GARAGE SALE will be in the Modis Gym, May 9th from 8-3 p.m., It will be a fun way to raise money for our kids. They will also be selling hotdogs, popcorn and lemonade

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT: Are you looking for a summer job or an internship opportunity? The new Next Generation Jobs Team is for youth and young adults, ages 16-24 who want to make this summer a time for exploring the next generation of 21st Century industries. Go to www.summerjobs.mo.gov or see Mrs. Arambula in the Counseling Center.

MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold the 13th statewide leadership development workshop for current freshmen. Workshop will be in Mexico, Missouri July 8-10. It is a great opportunity to develop decision-making and leadership skills. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you are interested.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 22, 2009

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

THANK YOU to all of our students and staff at Benton: We raised $850 for March of Dimes this year. The deadline for donations is January 1, 2010, so we want to see how much more we can donate. There was a great response to the beanie babies, so we've decided to buy more of them and continue selling them at various activities. We currently have: Graduation Bears, LOVE Bears, KU Bears, KU Ball Bears, I Love USA Bears, I Love MOM Bears, MU Bears, and Cheerleading Bears! Cost is $6.00 for all bears except the college themed bears, they are $8.00. If there is any other college that you would like us to order for please let me know asap. We have a catalog with tons of different beanie babies, so if you would like to look through it come to Arambula's office. We will be ordering the additional beanies on Tuesday, May 5th. Friends of Rachel Club donated the $20 proceeds from their spring Movie Night to March of Dimes.

May 21st Health Express will be here doing sports physicals for next year. The cost will be $10.00 this time. June 1st the cost goes up to $15.00. Please see the school nurse to sign up.

SENIORS: It is crucial for you to turn in your community service hours immediately. If you need community service hours please see Mrs. Arambula. There will be a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.

SCIENCE CLUB FISHING TRIP has been moved to Thursday, May 7th after school and will be at Missouri Western State University.

Benton National Honor Society program will be shown on Channel 41 on the following days and times:
May 4 through 10
9:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.

SCIENCE CLUB GARAGE SALE will be in the Modis Gym, May 9th from 8-3 p.m., It will be a fun way to raise money for our kids. They will also be selling hotdogs, popcorn and lemonade

CAMP QUALITY is looking for young people to make a difference in the life of a young person whose life has been changed because of cancer. Camp Quality is June 7-12. Download an application at www.campqualitynwmo.org or call 232-226

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT: Are you looking for a summer job or an internship opportunity? The new Next Generation Jobs Team is for youth and young adults, ages 16-24 who want to make this summer a time for exploring the next generation of 21st Century industries. Go to www.summerjobs.mo.gov or see Mrs. Arambula in the Counseling Center.

WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY 2009 Summer Research Institute June 1st - July 24th with an opportunity to work as part of a research team with a faculty member & MWSU student. Research teams include Biology, English, Foreign Language & Journalism, Mathematics and Nursing. If interested in being a part of one of these teams, see Mrs. Arambula.

MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold the 13th statewide leadership development workshop for current freshmen. Workshop will be in Mexico, Missouri July 8-10. It is a great opportunity to develop decision-making and leadership skills. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you are interested.

TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2009

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

THANK YOU to all of our students and staff at Benton: We raised $850 for March of Dimes this year. The deadline for donations is January 1, 2010, so we want to see how much more we can donate. There was a great response to the beanie babies, so we've decided to buy more of them and continue selling them at various activities. We currently have: Graduation Bears, LOVE Bears, KU Bears, KU Ball Bears, I Love USA Bears, I Love MOM Bears, MU Bears, and Cheerleading Bears! Cost is $6.00 for all bears except the college themed bears, they are $8.00. If there is any other college that you would like us to order for please let me know asap. We have a catalog with tons of different beanie babies, so if you would like to look through it come to Arambula's office. We will be ordering the additional beanies on Tuesday, May 5th. Friends of Rachel Club donated the $20 proceeds from their spring Movie Night to March of Dimes.

May 21st Health Express will be here doing sports physicals for next year. The cost will be $10.00 this time. June 1st the cost goes up to $15.00. Please see the school nurse to sign up.

SENIORS: It is crucial for you to turn in your community service hours immediately. If you need community service hours please see Mrs. Arambula. There will be a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.

SCIENCE CLUB FISHING TRIP has been moved to Thursday, May 7th after school and will be at Missouri Western State University.

Benton National Honor Society program will be shown on Channel 41 on the following days and times:
May 4 through 10
9:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.

SCIENCE CLUB GARAGE SALE will be in the Modis Gym, May 9th from 8-3 p.m., It will be a fun way to raise money for our kids. They will also be selling hotdogs, popcorn and lemonade

CAMP QUALITY is looking for young people to make a difference in the life of a young person whose life has been changed because of cancer. Camp Quality is June 7-12. Download an application at www.campqualitynwmo.org or call 232-226

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT: Are you looking for a summer job or an internship opportunity? The new Next Generation Jobs Team is for youth and young adults, ages 16-24 who want to make this summer a time for exploring the next generation of 21st Century industries. Go to www.summerjobs.mo.gov or see Mrs. Arambula in the Counseling Center.

WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY 2009 Summer Research Institute June 1st - July 24th with an opportunity to work as part of a research team with a faculty member & MWSU student. Research teams include Biology, English, Foreign Language & Journalism, Mathematics and Nursing. If interested in being a part of one of these teams, see Mrs. Arambula.

MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold the 13th statewide leadership development workshop for current freshmen. Workshop will be in Mexico, Missouri July 8-10. It is a great opportunity to develop decision-making and leadership skills. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you are interested.

MONDAY, MAY 4th, 2009

FRIDAY - MAY 1, 2009
STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

THANK YOU to all of our students and staff at Benton: We raised $850 for March of Dimes this year. The deadline for donations is January 1, 2010, so we want to see how much more we can donate. There was a great response to the beanie babies, so we've decided to buy more of them and continue selling them at various activities. We currently have: Graduation Bears, LOVE Bears, KU Bears, KU Ball Bears, I Love USA Bears, I Love MOM Bears, MU Bears, and Cheerleading Bears! Cost is $6.00 for all bears except the college themed bears, they are $8.00. If there is any other college that you would like us to order for please let me know asap. We have a catalog with tons of different beanie babies, so if you would like to look through it come to Arambula's office. We will be ordering the additional beanies on Tuesday, May 5th. Friends of Rachel Club donated the $20 proceeds from their spring Movie Night to March of Dimes.

May 21st Health Express will be here doing sports physicals for next year. The cost will be $10.00 this time. June 1st the cost goes up to $15.00. Please see the school nurse to sign up.

SENIORS: It is crucial for you to turn in your community service hours immediately. If you need community service hours please see Mrs. Arambula. There will be a mandatory Senior Service Day on Tuesday, May 26th that will count toward your community service requirement to graduate.

SCIENCE CLUB FISHING TRIP has been moved to Thursday, May 7th after school and will be at Missouri Western State University.

SCIENCE CLUB GARAGE SALE will be in the Modis Gym, May 9th from 8-3 p.m., It will be a fun way to raise money for our kids. They will also be selling hotdogs, popcorn and lemonade

CAMP QUALITY is looking for young people to make a difference in the life of a young person whose life has been changed because of cancer. Camp Quality is June 7-12. Download an application at www.campqualitynwmo.org or call 232-226

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT: Are you looking for a summer job or an internship opportunity? The new Next Generation Jobs Team is for youth and young adults, ages 16-24 who want to make this summer a time for exploring the next generation of 21st Century industries. Go to www.summerjobs.mo.gov or see Mrs. Arambula in the Counseling Center.

WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY 2009 Summer Research Institute June 1st - July 24th with an opportunity to work as part of a research team with a faculty member & MWSU student. Research teams include Biology, English, Foreign Language & Journalism, Mathematics and Nursing. If interested in being a part of one of these teams, see Mrs. Arambula.

MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will hold the 13th statewide leadership development workshop for current freshmen. Workshop will be in Mexico, Missouri July 8-10. It is a great opportunity to develop decision-making and leadership skills. Please see Mrs. Arambula if you are interested.