March 1, 2013

Mrs. Nicole Shelby, pictured here with her new dog Bocephus (Bo), was given a "Dog Shower" by the Fourth grade teachers and students.

Mr. Trent Okerson, from NewsChannel 6, met with 4th grade students to talk to them about being a TV Meteorologist. Along with explaining basic weather patterns, Mr. Okerson stressed the need to be prepared in case of severe weather.

February 12, 2013

The second draft of the Next-Generation Science Standards (NGSS) is now available for public review. The NGSS may be accessed at http://www.nextgenscience.org/next-generation-science-standards.

The second draft of the standards resulted from tens of thousands of comments submitted during the first public review in May 2011 and subsequent state review. This draft also includes guidelines for how NGSS aligns to college and career readiness goals.

The Kentucky Department of Education encourages educators, parents, lawmakers, business people, scientists, engineers and all others interested in science education to review the second draft of the standards and submit their comments online. The public review period continues through January 29 and is an important opportunity for Kentucky residents to provide input on the standards that will guide how our nation’s students will learn science for years to come.

Benton Elementary's test results scored 9th out of 734 elementary schools in Kentucky. This also ranks BES in the top 5% and designates Benton Elementary as a "School of Distinction". Benton Elementary also was the top-scoring school in the Marshall County School District.

HIGH ATTENDANCE DAY BICYCLE WINNERS
KINDERGARTEN: Drake Wadsworth  1ST GRADE: Ty Miller
2ND GRADE: Hannah O'Brien   3RD GRADE: Jacklyn Smothers
4TH GRADE: Abby Etheridge   5TH GRADE: Rodney McDonald

NEW CROSSING BARRIER INSTALLED

Benton Elementary thanks everyone who helped install the new barrier. We especially thank Benton Police Chief Tracy Watwood for helping keep our school safe and protected during our transportation times.