Friday - October 30, 2009

CELL PHONE POLICY MEETING: Any student interested in discussing possible changes to Benton's cell phone policy should plan to meet in the library on Thursday, November 5th, at 3 PM. All students are invited to have input and discussion with the administration prior to any cell phone policy changes.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY CANCELED: Drama Club's Halloween Party has been canceled for TODAY. It will be rescheduled for a later date. Please check the callboard and listen to announcements for further information. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Schultz in room 102.

DRAMA CLUB T-SHIRTS: Drama Club shirts have arrived. If you ordered a shirt, please drop by room 102 to pick it up!

ALL-SCHOOL PLAY: The all-school play, "The Importance of Being Earnest" has changed performance dates. Mark your calendars for November 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st, so you don't miss this great show!

BLOOD DRIVE: The Community Blood Center and The Benton High School Student Council will be holding a Blood Drive on Monday, November 2, 2009 During Periods 1, 3, 5, and 7. Please if you have not signed up, do so in Mr. Reigert's room A120.

ELKS SCHOLARSHIP: If you are a senior applying for the ELKS scholarship, you must have your final application printed off, signed and submitted to Mrs. Turner by the morning of Monday, November 2nd. These scholarship applications MUST be postmarked by this date.

COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD: If you are applying for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, you MUST get your application and written essay to Mrs. Turner by TODAY.

ACT TEST DATE: Students, sign up now to take the ACT on December 12th. Deadline to register is Friday, November 6th. Please see your counselor or Mrs. Hitch for more information. If you are a Junior and you are college bound, you must take the ACT before the end of your Junior year or you will miss important deadlines next year.