Benton High School

GRADUATING SENIOR 4-H HONOR CORD APPLICATION If you are a graduating senior and have been a 4-H member for three of your four high school years, you may be eligible to apply to receive a 4-H Honor Cord. Please contact the 4-H Office at 965-2326 and provide your e-mail address so that the application link can be e-mailed to you. ***Applications are due, online, by February 14th, so don’t wait!!

🎓Mid Term Grads Cap & Gown Pickup Midterm graduates can pick up their caps/gowns from Ms.Abernathy in the counseling office this week anytime between 8-2.

🚨BHS First Day FAQs🚨 ✏️ How do I check my schedule? Check in OnCourse before you leave home. You can also find your grade level in the commons area (outside of the library) and report to the homeroom listed by your name. Once you get to 1st block, your teacher can help you look up your schedule. ✏️ Where/When do students report in the morning? From 7:05-7:20 students will wait outside (on good weather days) unless they eat breakfast. On inclement weather days students report to the main gym. ✏️ Where do I go if i don’t have a 1st block? The Library ✏️ Where do BPSTIL morning students go? Drivers- go directly to BPSTIL Bus riders- eat breakfast & remain in cafeteria for a brief meeting with Dr. Neill, then load the bus. ✏️ Where do BPSTIL afternoon students go? Drivers & bus riders- eat on 1st lunch and remain in the cafeteria for a brief meeting with Dr. Neill, then load the bus. ✏️ How do I request a schedule change? Go to the BHS website & click “counselor request form” ✏️ What lunch shift am I on? 3rd block will determine what lunch shift you are on. Every student will report to their 3rd block on the first day and their teacher will then know what lunch shift they are on. ✏️ Where do I go for community involvement? All Community Involvement students need to report to the library during your Community Involvement block. ✏️ Reasons for schedule change: ⭕️ Student needs another course as a prerequisite. ⭕️ Student has had course before & previously passed it. ⭕️ Student has failed course & needs to retake. ⭕️ Student has same course listed on schedule twice. ⭕️ Student doesn’t have enough courses scheduled for the year.

Girl's State Reminder: Any Junior interested in Louisiana Girl's State, the last information session is Thursday January 9th at 6:30pm. Click the link below to register for the meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvf--rqz8pGtbPOB1k7ndhJfRkmfoe6suA#/registration

We hope you have enjoyed the holiday break! As a reminder, Monday, January 6 is a teacher in-service day. We look forward to welcoming back our students for the second semester on Tuesday, January 7. #BossierSchools #Wintheday

🎶Battle of the Bands Voting 🎶 The BHS Band has been nominated by the Shreveport Times for the most "electric band"in Northwest Louisiana. Please use the link below to cast your vote for them. Voting ends Saturday December 28th. https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/12/19/battle-of-the-bands-which-nw-louisiana-high-school-had-the-best-band/76962415007/?utm§campaign=trueanthem&utm§medium=social&utm§source=facebook

🎉Congratulations 🎉 We would like to congratulate our BHS students that graduated the CNA Program at BPSTIL. These students have worked very hard in the classroom, skills lab, and clinical sites this semester. We are so proud of their accomplishments, and are so thankful our students have the opportunity to take courses like these as high schoolers to help them in their future careers. Elaina Culbertson Alyssa Espinoza Claudia Herrera Ava Hollis Hannah McKenzie Olivia Miller Laney Nolte Carlie Robinson Lexi Sandifer Alexandra Tubbs

⚾️BHS Diamond Dolls⚾️ Congratulations to the 24-25 Diamond Dolls! Please check Google Classroom for more information!

🏈 BHS Welcomes New Head Football Coach🏈 Please help us welcome the newest member of our Tiger family, Coach Stephen Dennis. Coach Dennis is a product of Bossier Schools and comes to us with head coaching experience at Huntington High School. He has a passion for football and positively impacting the lives of student-athletes. Coach Dennis brings experience and enthusiasm to our program and we are eager to welcome him to our campus in January. 

‼️Reminders for today’s check out procedure‼️ Students will take their 1st & 2nd block finals this morning. Students can leave after finals at 10:45am if they bring a parent note!! Please remember the following for TODAY. 🚨 Students MUST have a note in order to leave at 10:45am (no phone call check outs will be accepted at that time) 🚨 Buses will not run until 2:25, so students must have ride arrangements in order to leave early. 🚨 Students who remain on campus will resume a normal school day.

‼️Reminders for Wednesday’s Check out procedure at BHS‼️ Students will take their finals on Tuesday (3rd & 4th block) & Wednesday (1st & 2nd block). Students can leave on Wednesday after finals if they bring a parent note!! Please remember the following for Wednesday. 🚨 Students MUST have a note in order to leave at 10:45am (no phone call check outs will be accepted at that time) 🚨 Buses will not run until 2:25, so students must have ride arrangements in order to leave early. 🚨 Students who remain on campus will resume a normal school day.

‼️Reminders for PJ Day tomorrow‼️ Students may wear PJs to school tomorrow for Polar Express Day! Students will watch the movie during 2nd block and have class parties. Please remember all PJs must be school appropriate. 🚨 No tank tops or crop tops 🚨 No pajama shorts or dresses 🚨 No inappropriate phrases

🎉 Congratulations to BHS teacher, Kelly Birdsong We are excited to announce that Mrs. Birdsong is a recipient of the Sydney Biedenharn Educators Endowment Grant! She was recognized Wednesday afternoon at a special reception for her outstanding contributions to education. With this grant, she will be able to purchase a laser cutter and supplies that will be used for projects in her career and technology class. Congratulations and TIGER PRIDE!!

LA Girls State Info Sessions If you are interested in learning more about Louisiana Girls State, please join this virtual information session on January 9th. More information on the application process will be released in January. Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvf--rqz8pGtbPOB1k7ndhJfRkmfoe6suA#/registration

⚾️BHS Baseball Blanket Fundraiser⚾️ The BHS baseball team is selling blankets as a fundraiser this year . Use the QR code below to reserve yours today! They will arrive before Christmas and would make a wonderful gift.

🏀 BHS vs. Mansfield at home 🏀 The Tigers basketball teams will host Mansfield Tuesday night with the girls starting at 6:00pm and the boys game to follow. Students that arrive before 6:00pm get into the game for FREE!

💜 BHS Donation Drive 💜 Don't forget our donation drive is still going on all this week! Students should turn donations in to their first block teacher. If you would like to make a donation online, you may do so through the link below. Your donations go directly to families in our community battling cancer. https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/37245&source=gmail-imap&ust=1734095343000000&usg=AOvVaw2gBUOxFlpjaA250pOhxPLD

👑 BHS Beauty Pageant Info 👑 Students that are interested in being in the BHS Beauty pageant this year, please stop by Mrs. Dodson's room (B-131) to pick up an information packet. The pageant will be on March 1st.

🎉 Let's Make a Difference Together! It's that time of year again! Saturday, December 7th is the 11th Annual Bossier vs. Caddo Schools Red Kettle Challenge ! Let's show our Bossier Schools spirit and help those in need this holiday season. 🎄We'll be ringing the bell from 9-4 at the following locations: Bass Pro Shops, 100 Bass Pro Dr., Bossier City Brookshire's, 4860 Airline Dr., Bossier City Brookshire's, 4918 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City Brookshire's, 6280 LA-3, Benton Brookshire's, 1125 US-80, Haughton Kroger, 1050 George Dement, Bossier City Sam's Club, 2861 Beene Blvd., Bossier City Walmart Neighborhood Market, 4000 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City Walmart Neighborhood Market, 5700 Shed Rd., Bossier City Walmart Supercenter, 2536 Airline Dr., Bossier City 🎄 Remember, your donation, no matter how small, can make a big impact. #wintheday #BossierSchools #SalvationArmy #RedKettleChallenge #GiveBack #Community

❤️🎄 BHS Christmas Activities 🎄❤️ We are getting in the Holiday Spirit at BHS! Mark your calendars for a few upcoming events that are happening at school. Monday 12/16, we are having Polar Express day! Students can wear PJs and will watch the movie and enjoy class parties during 2nd block. ‼️ Please note, pajamas must be school appropriate and no tank tops, no crop tops, no pajama shorts, no pajama dresses, no inappropriate phrases. Tuesday (12/17) and Wednesday (12/18) students may wear school appropriate Christmas shirts or Christmas sweaters with uniform bottoms.