Tuesday - December 1, 2009

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: December tutor training sessions will be held on the following dates:

• TOMORROW at 2:45 PM
• Wednesday, December 16th, at 7 AM

All training sessions will be in Mrs. O'Dell's room in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

TURN IN IT WINNERS: Congratulations to our two winners for November's Turn It In For The Win contest in the library! Our two winners are Tamara Cook and Jeremy Hinds! Please visit the library to claim your prizes and thanks to all our students without overdue books!

READ POSTER CAMPAIGN + DRAWING: Students! Be a part of Benton Library's first ever Read poster campaign! Instead of featuring celebrities, we're featuring YOU and your favorite books! Any student who chooses to participate will be entered in a drawing for a $20 Borders bookstore gift card! Simply stop by the library before or after school with a book (or choose one from the shelves) to have your picture taken by Mrs. Corey to be entered to win!

Monday - November 30, 2009

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: December tutor training sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 2nd, at 2:45 PM
• Wednesday, December 16th, at 7 AM

All training sessions will be in Mrs. O'Dell's room in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

READ POSTER CAMPAIGN + DRAWING: Students! Be a part of Benton Library's first ever Read poster campaign! Instead of featuring celebrities, we're featuring YOU and your favorite books! Any student who chooses to participate will be entered in a drawing for a $20 Borders bookstore gift card! Simply stop by the library before or after school with a book (or choose one from the shelves) to have your picture taken by Mrs. Corey to be entered to win!

Wednesday - November 25, 2009

TODAY'S LUNCH: Sack Lunch

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: December tutor training sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 2nd, at 2:45 PM
• Wednesday, December 16th, at 7 AM

All training sessions will be in Mrs. O'Dell's room in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

OMG! NEW BOOKS: The library has received a large book order (around 500 titles) that are simply waiting for checkout! Be sure to stop by the library this week to grab a brand new book to keep you company during Thanksgiving break!

KEEP IT CLEAN: Students, there continues to be food and food wrappers trashing up the hallways. If this behavior continues, we will no longer allow food outside the cafeteria or allow food and drink to be brought in!

Tuesday - November 24, 2009

TODAY'S LUNCH: Mozzarella Cheese Sticks with Marinara Sauce, SJSD Quesadilla, or Manager’s Special

NAVAL ACADEMY INFORMATION NIGHT: Have you ever thought about attending the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland? Then you should make plans to attend the US Navy Academy Information Night TONIGHT from 5-7:30 PM at the National World War I Museum at The Liberty Memorial in Kansas City. See Mrs. Turner to sign up.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: December tutor training sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 2nd, at 2:45 PM
• Wednesday, December 16th, at 7 AM

All training sessions will be in Mrs. O'Dell's room in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

OMG! NEW BOOKS: The library has received a large book order (around 500 titles) that are simply waiting for checkout! Be sure to stop by the library this week to grab a brand new book to keep you company during Thanksgiving break!

KEEP IT CLEAN: Students, there continues to be food and food wrappers trashing up the hallways. If this behavior continues, we will no longer allow food outside the cafeteria or allow food and drink to be brought in!

Monday - November 23, 2009

TODAY'S LUNCH: Chicken Tenders with Hot Bread Item, Egg Roll with Shrimp and Rice, or Fish on Bun.

KEEP IT CLEAN: Students, there continues to be food and food wrappers trashing up the hallways. If this behavior continues, we will no longer allow food outside the cafeteria or allow food and drink to be brought in!

ROTC CONGRATS: Congratulations to ROTC for the great performance and participation in the Veterans Day activities. Citizens from the community sent a letter commending your service each year with the program. Thank you to those who took part and represented Benton High School.

OMG! NEW BOOKS: The library has received a large book order (around 500 titles) that are simply waiting for checkout! Be sure to stop by the library this week to grab a brand new book to keep you company during Thanksgiving break!

UPWARD BOUND CANCELED: After School tutoring for today for Upward Bound students has been canceled. It will resume next Monday, November 30th, as normal.

QUIZ BOWL THANKS AND CONGRATS: The Quiz Bowl team would like to thank the students and staff that helped run our tournament at Benton this weekend. The tournament was an absolute success. We'd also like to recognize freshman Zach Bailey who placed 10th out of ninety competitors at a recent quiz bowl tournament at Lexington High School.

NHS THANKSGIVING: All NHS students that signed up for Thanksgiving Adopt-a-Family, must see either Ms. Sherard or Ms. Bosworth by Tuesday morning. We will meet Wednesday after school to pick up the meals and other items to deliver Wednesday after school to the families.

NAVAL ACADEMY INFORMATION NIGHT: Have you ever thought about attending the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland? Then you should make plans to attend the US Navy Academy Information Night on Tuesday, Nov 24th from 5-7:30pm at the National World War I Museum at The Liberty Memorial in Kansas City. See Mrs. Turner to sign up.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: December tutor training sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 2nd, at 2:45 PM
• Wednesday, December 16th, at 7 AM

All training sessions will be in Mrs. O'Dell's room in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

TURN IT IN FOR THE WIN: For the month of November, any time you check out a book and have NO overdues, you'll be entered to win your choice of book by either Roland Smith or Stephenie Meyer, along with a swag bag of free stuff! Stop in the library for more details! Two winners, one male and one female, will be chosen.

Friday - November 20, 2009

KEEP IT CLEAN: Students, there continues to be food and food wrappers trashing up the hallways. If this behavior continues, we will no longer allow food outside the cafeteria or allow food and drink to be brought in!

NAVAL ACADEMY INFORMATION NIGHT: Have you ever thought about attending the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland? Then you should make plans to attend the US Navy Academy Information Night on Tuesday, Nov 24th from 5-7:30pm at the National World War I Museum at The Liberty Memorial in Kansas City. See Mrs. Turner to sign up.

SCHOLARSHIP REMINDERS: The following scholarships are coming due soon:

• Soil & Water Conservation, Due Nov. 28th
• Air Force ROTC, Due Dec 1st
• SAE Engineering, Due Dec 1st
• Toyota Scholars, Due Dec 1st
• AXA Achievement, Due Dec 15th.
  

See Prep HQ for more information!

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ Tutor Training will be be held on the following dates in November:

• Monday, November 23rd, at 7 AM

December tutor training sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 2nd, at 2:45 PM
• Wednesday, December 16th, at 7 AM

All training sessions will be in Mrs. O'Dell's room in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

ALL-SCHOOL PLAY: Don't miss the romance, laughter and muffins in the classic play, "The Importance of Being Earnest." Showings will be held on the Benton stage TONIGHT and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are only $5!

FCCLA PENNY WARS: FCCLA is challenging all students to bring their pennies to CAMP. All monies will be donated to the United Way. The CAMP that has donated the greatest amount of money will be treated to ice cream!

TURN IT IN FOR THE WIN: For the month of November, any time you check out a book and have NO overdues, you'll be entered to win your choice of book by either Roland Smith or Stephenie Meyer, along with a swag bag of free stuff! Stop in the library for more details! Two winners, one male and one female, will be chosen.

Thursday - November 19, 2009

NAVAL ACADEMY INFORMATION NIGHT: Have you ever thought about attending the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland? Then you should make plans to attend the US Navy Academy Information Night Tuesday, Nov 24th from 5-7:30pm at the National World War I Museum at The Liberty Memorial in Kansas City. See Mrs. Turner to sign up.

SCHOLARSHIP REMINDERS: The following scholarships are coming due soon:

• Soil & Water Conservation, Due Nov. 28th
• Air Force ROTC, Due Dec 1st
• SAE Engineering, Due Dec 1st
• Toyota Scholars, Due Dec 1st
• AXA Achievement, Due Dec 15th.
  

See Prep HQ for more information!

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ Tutor Training will be be held on the following dates in November:

• Monday, November 23rd, at 7 AM

December tutor training sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 2nd, at 2:45 PM
• Wednesday, December 16th, at 7 AM

All training sessions will be in Mrs. O'Dell's room in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

ALL-SCHOOL PLAY: Don't miss the romance, laughter and muffins in the classic play, "The Importance of Being Earnest." Showings will be held on the Benton stage this coming Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are only $5!

FCCLA PENNY WARS: FCCLA is challenging all students to bring their pennies to CAMP. All monies will be donated to the United Way. The CAMP that has donated the greatest amount of money will be treated to ice cream!

TURN IT IN FOR THE WIN: For the month of November, any time you check out a book and have NO overdues, you'll be entered to win your choice of book by either Roland Smith or Stephenie Meyer, along with a swag bag of free stuff! Stop in the library for more details! Two winners, one male and one female, will be chosen.

Wednesday - November 18, 2009

DAR GOOD CITIZEN: Congratulations to Karli Sample for being named Benton High School's DAR Good Citizen. Karli was chosen by a faculty vote as a student who displays remarkable dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism.

NAVAL ACADEMY INFORMATION NIGHT: Have you ever thought about attending the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland? Then you should make plans to attend the US Navy Academy Information Night Tuesday, Nov 24th from 5-7:30pm at the National World War I Museum at The Liberty Memorial in Kansas City. See Mrs. Turner to sign up.

SCHOLARSHIP REMINDERS: The following scholarships are coming due soon:

• Soil & Water Conservation, Due Nov. 28th
• Air Force ROTC, Due Dec 1st
• SAE Engineering, Due Dec 1st
• Toyota Scholars, Due Dec 1st
• AXA Achievement, Due Dec 15th.
  

See Prep HQ for more information!

MISSOURI WESTERN VISIT: Any senior who would like to go on a college visit to Missouri Western on Monday, November 23rd, please see Mrs. Hitch in the counseling center. There is limited availability so it is first come first serve. You must be passing all your classes, have high attendance and have taken the ACT. Students must sign up by TODAY.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ Tutor Training will be be held on the following dates in November:

• Monday, November 23rd, at 7 AM

December tutor training sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 2nd, at 2:45 PM
• Wednesday, December 16th, at 7 AM

All training sessions will be in Mrs. O'Dell's room in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

ALL-SCHOOL PLAY: Don't miss the romance, laughter and muffins in the classic play, "The Importance of Being Earnest." Showings will be held on the Benton stage this coming Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are only $5!

FCCLA PENNY WARS: FCCLA is challenging all students to bring their pennies to CAMP. All monies will be donated to the United Way. The CAMP that has donated the greatest amount of money will be treated to ice cream!

TURN IT IN FOR THE WIN: For the month of November, any time you check out a book and have NO overdues, you'll be entered to win your choice of book by either Roland Smith or Stephenie Meyer, along with a swag bag of free stuff! Stop in the library for more details! Two winners, one male and one female, will be chosen.

Tuesday - November 17, 2009

SCHOLARSHIP REMINDERS: The following scholarships are coming due soon:

• Soil & Water Conservation, Due Nov. 28th
• Air Force ROTC, Due Dec 1st
• SAE Engineering, Due Dec 1st
• Toyota Scholars, Due Dec 1st
• AXA Achievement, Due Dec 15th.
  

See Prep HQ for more information!

MISSOURI WESTERN VISIT: Any senior who would like to go on a college visit to Missouri Western on Monday, November 23rd, please see Mrs. Hitch in the counseling center. There is limited availability so it is first come first serve. You must be passing all your classes, have high attendance and have taken the ACT. Students must sign up by Wednesday, November 18th.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ Tutor Training will be be held on the following dates in November:

• Monday, November 23rd, at 7 AM

December tutor training sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 2nd, at 2:45 PM
• Wednesday, December 16th, at 7 AM

All training sessions will be in Mrs. O'Dell's room in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS: If you have applied to a college, you must request your transcript through Prep HQ, or it cannot be sent!

ALL-SCHOOL PLAY: Don't miss the romance, laughter and muffins in the classic play, "The Importance of Being Earnest." Showings will be held on the Benton stage this coming Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are only $5!

FCCLA PENNY WARS: FCCLA is challenging all students to bring their pennies to CAMP. All monies will be donated to the United Way. The CAMP that has donated the greatest amount of money will be treated to ice cream!

TURN IT IN FOR THE WIN: For the month of November, any time you check out a book and have NO overdues, you'll be entered to win you choice of book by either Roland Smith or Stephenie Meyer, along with a swag bag of free stuff! Stop in the library for more details! Two winners, one male and one female, will be chosen.

Monday - November 16, 2009

BENTON BOOK CLUB: The Benton Book Club will meet TONIGHT at 7 PM in the Borders Bookstore Cafe. We'll be discussing "A Certain Slant of Light," but you can bring another book to share with us if you haven't read it!

MISSOURI WESTERN VISIT: Any senior who would like to go on a college visit to Missouri Western on Monday, November 23rd, please see Mrs. Hitch in the counseling center. There is limited availability so it is first come first serve. You must be passing all your classes, have high attendance and have taken the ACT. Students must sign up by Wednesday, November 18th.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ Tutor Training will be be held on the following dates in November:

• TODAY at 2:45 PM
  
• Monday, November 23rd, at 7 AM

December tutor training sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 2nd, at 2:45 PM
• Wednesday, December 16th, at 7 AM

All training sessions will be in Mrs. O'Dell's room in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS: If you have applied to a college, you must request your transcript through Prep HQ, or it cannot be sent!

ALL-SCHOOL PLAY: Don't miss the romance, laughter and muffins in the classic play, "The Importance of Being Earnest." Showings will be held on the Benton stage this coming Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are only $5!

FCCLA PENNY WARS: FCCLA is challenging all students to bring their pennies to CAMP. All monies will be donated to the United Way. The CAMP that has donated the greatest amount of money will be treated to ice cream!

TURN IT IN FOR THE WIN: For the month of November, any time you check out a book and have NO overdues, you'll be entered to win you choice of book by either Roland Smith or Stephenie Meyer, along with a swag bag of free stuff! Stop in the library for more details! Two winners, one male and one female, will be chosen.

Friday - November 13, 2009

MISSOURI WESTERN VISIT: Any senior who would like to go on a college visit to Missouri Western on November 23rd, please see Mrs. Hitch in the counseling center. There is limited availability so it is first come first serve. You must be passing all your classes, have high attendance and have taken the ACT. Students must sign up by Wednesday, November 18th.

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ Tutor Training will be be held on the following dates in November:

• Monday, November 16th, at 2:45 PM
  
• Monday, November 23rd, at 7 AM

December tutor training sessions will be held on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 2nd, at 2:45 PM
• Wednesday, December 16th, at 7 AM

All training sessions will be in Mrs. O'Dell's room in the library. If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

COTILLION ACT SCORE: If any student who applied for Cotillion just received a higher ACT score in the October testing cycle than what you had previously received, you need to report it to Mrs. Turner or Mrs. Hitch ASAP!

BELCHER SCHOLARSHIP: Congratulations to Shelby Hawkins! Out of all three high schools in St. Joseph, she was chosen to represent St. Joseph School District in the Belcher Scholarship Competition.

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS: If you have applied to a college, you must request your transcript through Prep HQ, or it cannot be sent.

ALL-SCHOOL PLAY: Don't miss the romance, laughter and muffins in the classic play, "The Importance of Being Earnest." Showings will be held on the Benton stage on November 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are only $5!

FCCLA PENNY WARS: FCCLA is challenging all students to bring their pennies to CAMP. All monies will be donated to the United Way. The CAMP that has donated the greatest amount of money will be treated to ice cream!

TURN IT IN FOR THE WIN: For the month of November, any time you check out a book and have NO overdues, you'll be entered to win you choice of book by either Roland Smith or Stephenie Meyer, along with a swag bag of free stuff! Stop in the library for more details! Two winners, one male and one female, will be chosen.

Thursday - November 12, 2009

MISSOURI WESTERN VISIT: Any senior who would like to go on a college visit to Missouri Western on November 23rd, please see Mrs. Hitch in the counseling center. There is limited availability so it is first come first serve. You must be passing all your classes, have high attendance and have taken the ACT.

ALL-SCHOOL PLAY: Don't miss the romance, laughter and muffins in the classic play, "The Importance of Being Earnest." Showings will be held on the Benton stage on November 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are only $5!

FCCLA PENNY WARS: FCCLA is challenging all students to bring their pennies to CAMP. All monies will be donated to the United Way. The CAMP that has donated the greatest amount of money will be treated to ice cream!

MISSOURI FINE ARTS ACADEMY: Any student who wishes to find out more information about the Missouri Fine Arts Academy, which is a 3 week summer residential program for artistically gifted students, should see Mrs. Turner or their Fine Arts instructor. A student may apply in one of the following areas: Dance, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts.

TURN IT IN FOR THE WIN: For the month of November, any time you check out a book and have NO overdues, you'll be entered to win you choice of book by either Roland Smith or Stephenie Meyer, along with a swag bag of free stuff! Stop in the library for more details! Two winners, one male and one female, will be chosen.

Wednesday - November 11, 2009

ALL-SCHOOL PLAY: Don't miss the romance, laughter and muffins in the classic play, "The Importance of Being Earnest." Showings will be held on the Benton stage on November 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are only $5!

JUNIOR CLASS SPONSORS: It's time to start planning for prom! We will have a TEACHER'S ONLY prom committee meeting TODAY in Room 207 directly after school. Juniors listen to the announcements for the date and time of our first meeting, it will be coming soon!

FBLA MEETING: FBLA will be meeting TOMORROW at 7:10 AM in Room 111. We will be practicing for the LifeSmarts competition and writing thank you notes from the field trip. See you there!

FCCLA PENNY WARS: FCCLA is challenging all students to bring their pennies to CAMP. All monies will be donated to the United Way. The CAMP that has donated the greatest amount of money will be treated to ice cream!

MISSOURI FINE ARTS ACADEMY: Any student who wishes to find out more information about the Missouri Fine Arts Academy, which is a 3 week summer residential program for artistically gifted students, should see Mrs. Turner or their Fine Arts instructor. A student may apply in one of the following areas: Dance, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts.

TURN IT IN FOR THE WIN: For the month of November, any time you check out a book and have NO overdues, you'll be entered to win you choice of book by either Roland Smith or Stephenie Meyer, along with a swag bag of free stuff! Stop in the library for more details! Two winners, one male and one female, will be chosen.

Tuesday - November 10, 2009

STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING: On Wednesday, November 11th, there will be a Student Council meeting at 7 AM in Room A120, Mr. Reigert's Room. It is imperative that ALL MEMBERS attend!

ALL-SCHOOL PLAY: Don't miss the romance, laughter and muffins in the classic play, "The Importance of Being Earnest." Showings will be held on the Benton stage on November 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are only $5!

JUNIOR CLASS SPONSORS: It's time to start planning for prom! We will have a TEACHER'S ONLY prom committee meeting on Wednesday, November 11th, in Room 207 directly after school. Juniors listen to the announcements for the date and time of our first meeting, it will be coming soon!

FBLA MEETING: FBLA will be meeting on Thursday, November 12th, at 7:10 AM in Room 111. We will be practicing for the LifeSmarts competition and writing thank you notes from the field trip. See you there!

FCCLA PENNY WARS: FCCLA is challenging all students to bring their pennies to CAMP. All monies will be donated to the United Way. The CAMP that has donated the greatest amount of money will be treated to ice cream!

MISSOURI FINE ARTS ACADEMY: Any student who wishes to find out more information about the Missouri Fine Arts Academy, which is a 3 week summer residential program for artistically gifted students, should see Mrs. Turner or their Fine Arts instructor. A student may apply in one of the following areas: Dance, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts.

TURN IT IN FOR THE WIN: For the month of November, any time you check out a book and have NO overdues, you'll be entered to win you choice of book by either Roland Smith or Stephenie Meyer, along with a swag bag of free stuff! Stop in the library for more details! Two winners, one male and one female, will be chosen.

Monday - November 9, 2009

CONGRATS TO CROSS COUNTRY: Congratulations to the four members of the Cross Country Team for their efforts in the State Cross Country Championships Saturday in Jefferson City. John Beamon ran the race of his career and missed earning All-State Honors by only 11 places. Blayr Bolton was equally successful and missed All-State Honors by 14 places and finished with the 8th highest place at State in Benton Girls Cross Country history. Taylor Woodruff positioned herself well early in the race and finished with a strong performance. Kain Ellis also positioned himself well early in the race and finished as the 7th fastest freshman in state.

STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING: On Wednesday, November 11th, there will be a Student Council meeting at 7 AM in Room A120, Mr. Reigert's Room. It is imperative that ALL MEMBERS attend!

ALL-SCHOOL PLAY: Don't miss the romance, laughter and muffins in the classic play, "The Importance of Being Earnest." Showings will be held on the Benton stage on November 13th, 14th, 20th, and 21st at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are only $5!

JUNIOR CLASS SPONSORS: It's time to start planning for prom! We will have a TEACHER'S ONLY prom committee meeting on Wednesday, November 11th, in Room 207 directly after school. Juniors listen to the announcements for the date and time of our first meeting, it will be coming soon!

FBLA MEETING: FBLA will be meeting on Thursday, November 12th, at 7:10 AM in Room 111. We will be practicing for the LifeSmarts competition and writing thank you notes from the field trip. See you there!

FCCLA PENNY WARS: FCCLA is challenging all students to bring their pennies to CAMP. All monies will be donated to the United Way. The CAMP that has donated the greatest amount of money will be treated to ice cream!

MISSOURI FINE ARTS ACADEMY: Any student who wishes to find out more information about the Missouri Fine Arts Academy, which is a 3 week summer residential program for artistically gifted students, should see Mrs. Turner or their Fine Arts instructor. A student may apply in one of the following areas: Dance, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts.

TURN IT IN FOR THE WIN: For the month of November, any time you check out a book and have NO overdues, you'll be entered to win you choice of book by either Roland Smith or Stephenie Meyer, along with a swag bag of free stuff! Stop in the library for more details! Two winners, one male and one female, will be chosen.

Friday - November 6, 2009

STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING: On Wednesday, November 11th, there will be a student Council Meeting at 7 AM in room A120 , Mr. Reigert's Room. It is imperative ALL MEMBERS attend.

ACT TEST DATE: Students, sign up now to take the ACT on December 12th. Deadline to register is TODAY. 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.

COTILLION APPLICATION: To those of you who are applying for Cotillion: You must have your final copy of the Scholarship application turned in to Mrs. Turner by TODAY.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL: Practice for Special Olympics Basketball will begin this Saturday! If you are interested in playing please stop by room 100 and sign up with Coach Bosch!

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!

FCCLA PENNY WARS: FCCLA is challenging all students to bring their pennies to CAMP. All monies will be donated to the United Way. The CAMP that has donated the greatest amount of money will be treated to ice cream!!!

MISSOURI FINE ARTS ACADEMY: Any student who wishes to find out more information about the Missouri Fine Arts Academy which is a 3 week summer residential program for artistically gifted students, should see Mrs. Turner or their Fine Arts Instructor. A student may apply in one of the following areas: Dance, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts.

TURN IT IN FOR THE WIN: For the month of November, any time you check out a book and have NO overdues, you'll be entered to win you choice of book by either Roland Smith or Stephenie Meyer, along with a swag bag of free stuff! Stop in the library for more details! Two winners, one male and one female, will be chosen.

Thursday - November 5, 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 TODAY at 3 PM. All students are invited to have input and discussion with the administration prior to any cell phone policy changes.

SPRING BASEBALL MEETING: Attention all boys going out for baseball this spring! There is a mandatory meeting in Room 112, Coach Musser's room, immediately after school TODAY. The meeting will last 30 minutes and will start at 2:55 PM. We will have a sign in sheet for everyone to sign.

SOFTBALL PIZZA PARTY: The end of year softball pizza party will be at the Sandlot TONIGHT at 7 pm. Pizza an water will be provided for all players. Please sign the list in room 306 if you are attending.

STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING: On Wednesday, November 11th, there will be a student Council Meeting at 7 AM in room A120 , Mr. Reigert's Room. It is imperative ALL MEMBERS attend.

VOLLEYBALL HONORS: Congratulations to Karli Sample and Krystin King for being selected to the Volleyball All-City First Team AND Breonna Embray and Katie Graves for their selection to the All-City Second Team. Way to represent the South Side, ladies!

HEISMAN SCHOLARSHIP: Congratulations to Karli Sample and Logan Shryock. They won the Wendy's High School Heisman Award for our school. Karli has also been selected as a Wendy's Heisman State Finalist! Good luck Karli!

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.

COTILLION APPLICATION: To those of you who are applying for Cotillion: You must have your final copy of the Scholarship application turned in to Mrs. Turner by Friday, November 6th.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL: Practice for Special Olympics Basketball will begin this Saturday! If you are interested in playing please stop by room 100 and sign up with Coach Bosch!

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!

FCCLA PENNY WARS: FCCLA is challenging all students to bring their pennies to CAMP. All monies will be donated to the United Way. The CAMP that has donated the greatest amount of money will be treated to ice cream!!!

MISSOURI FINE ARTS ACADEMY: Any student who wishes to find out more information about the Missouri Fine Arts Academy which is a 3 week summer residential program for artistically gifted students, should see Mrs. Turner or their Fine Arts Instructor. A student may apply in one of the following areas: Dance, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts.

TURN IT IN FOR THE WIN: For the month of November, any time you check out a book and have NO overdues, you'll be entered to win you choice of book by either Roland Smith or Stephenie Meyer, along with a swag bag of free stuff! Stop in the library for more details! Two winners, one male and one female, will be chosen.

Wednesday - November 4, 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.

TURN IT IN FOR THE WIN: For the month of November, any time you check out a book and have NO overdues, you'll be entered to win you choice of book by either Roland Smith or Stephenie Meyer, along with a swag bag of free stuff! Stop in the library for more details! Two winners, one male and one female, will be chosen.

VOLLEYBALL HONORS: Congratulations to Karli Sample and Krystin King for being selected to the Volleyball All-City First Team AND Breonna Embray and Katie Graves for their selection to the All-City Second Team. Way to represent the South Side, ladies!

FCCLA PENNY WARS: The penny wars will begin on TODAY!! FCCLA is challenging all students to bring their pennies to CAMP. All monies will be donated to the United Way. The CAMP that has donated the greatest amount of money will be treated to ice cream!!!

SPRING BASEBALL MEETING: Attention all boys going out for baseball this spring! There is a mandatory meeting in Room 112, Coach Musser's room, immediately after school on Thursday, November 5th. The meeting will last 30 minutes and will start at 2:55 PM. We will have a sign in sheet for everyone to sign.

SOFTBALL PIZZA PARTY: The end of year softball pizza party will be at the Sandlot this Thursday Nov. 5th at 7 pm. Pizza an water will be provided for all players. Please sign the list in room 306 if you are attending.

HEISMAN SCHOLARSHIP: Congratulations to Karli Sample and Logan Shryock. They won the Wendy's High School Heisman Award for our school. Karli has also been selected as a Wendy's Heisman State Finalist! Good luck Karli!

SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL: Practice for Special Olympics Basketball will begin this Saturday! If you are interested in playing please stop by room 100 and sign up with Coach Bosch!

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!

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.

Tuesday - November 3, 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.

TURN IT IN FOR THE WIN: For the month of November, any time you check out a book and have NO overdues, you'll be entered to win you choice of book by either Roland Smith or Stephenie Meyer, along with a swag bag of free stuff! Stop in the library for more details! Two winners, one male and one female, will be chosen.

OVERDUE NOTICES: Overdue notices for library books will be handed out in CAMP today. If you have an overdue book, please return it or renew it to be eligible for this month's drawing!

SOFTBALL PIZZA PARTY: The end of year softball pizza party will be at the Sandlot this Thursday Nov. 5th at 7 pm. Pizza an water will be provided for all players. Please sign the list in room 306 if you are attending.

HEISMAN SCHOLARSHIP: Congratulations to Karli Sample and Logan Shryock. They won the Wendy's High School Heisman Award for our school. Karli has also been selected as a Wendy's Heisman State Finalist! Good luck Karli!

SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL: Practice for Special Olympics Basketball will begin this Saturday! If you are interested in playing please stop by room 100 and sign up with Coach Bosch!

NHS ORDERS: National Honor Scoiety trash bag order forms are due to Ms. Sherard or Ms. Bosworth today. If you have a problem, please talk with one of them before you leave school today.

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!

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.