Benton Elementary School

🎙️ Welcome to Season 4 of On the Record with Bossier Schools!
Catch the full episode here 👉https://bit.ly/OTRS4E1

We’re kicking off the new season with a powerful episode straight from Capitol Hill, where U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson—now the first-ever Speaker of the House elected from Louisiana—joins us for an exclusive, one-on-one interview.
And join us as we celebrate two outstanding educators who were honored as some of the best in the state.
And with the 2025-26 school year starting August 7, parents—we’ve got you covered. We’ll go over a back-to-school checklist to help you and your child start strong. Be sure to hit that subscribe button for all the latest news from Bossier Schools!

🎒📚 Help us Fill the Bus with school supplies for Bossier students!

🗓 Friday, Aug. 1 | 3–6 PM
🗓 Saturday, Aug. 2 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Walmart Supercenter – Airline Drive

Every donation makes a difference for local students as they head back to school. A big THANK YOU to United Way for sponsoring this event! 💛

Kindergarten Meet the Teacher will be August 12th at 5:00. We will meet together in the gym and then visit your child's classroom.

Come meet your teacher on Sunday, August 3rd from 1:00-2:30! Teacher assignments will be available in On Course on Saturday!

📍 New Location Alert! We’re excited to welcome you to the newly relocated Bossier Schools Parent Center at 2723 Airline Drive, tucked right behind the Bossier Instructional Center! 🎉

🗓️ Opening July 30 — this warm and welcoming space offers tools, support, and resources designed to help students thrive every step of the way. 💬📚

📲 Ready to learn more or schedule a visit? Scan the QR code to connect!

#BossierSchools #WinTheDay 💙

REMINDER! Tuesday, July 29 is the final day of the summer meal box program!

🌟Registration is still open, and boxes will be available for pick-up from 7 - 11 am.

🌟Scan the QR code or visit 👉https://bit.ly/2025SummerMeals for more information.

🌟Please remember that if your children are not with you,to have your scan code and parent pickup forms printed out to expedite the process. The forms are needed EACH WEEK.

🎉THANK YOU to all of our volunteers who have worked tirelessly all summer long to distribute the meal boxes to families.

Calling all military families!
Join us for Bossier Schools’ Military Family Information Night — a one-stop event to connect with school departments, community partners, and Barksdale reps, and explore the incredible opportunities available to your students. And more!

📅 July 29, 2025
🕔 5–7 PM
📍 Bossier Instructional Center | 2719 Airline Drive

We’re here to support your journey. 💙

#BossierSchools #MilitaryFamilies #WinTheDay #purplestarschools

BHS Baseball Camp

Let's help our BES Teachers feel Cherri-ished! We are looking for door prize donations to welcome our teachers back to school. If you would like to make a monetary donation you can either use the link on School Cash or contact Catherine Knotts. If you need to drop off a door prize you can bring it to the school between 8-3 or contact Catherine to arrange pick up. Thank you so much for helping us to welcome our teachers and staff back for another exciting school year!

Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open!

Bossier Schools requires ALL students to complete the online registration process.
Visit https://www.bossierschools.org/page/registration for more information.

#bossierschools #wintheday

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BES INCOMING KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS Registration is now open. If you registered in the Spring you do not need to register again. If you haven't signed up for a testing day use this link to sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A8AA2DA7F85-56449438-kindergarten#/

It's Amazon Prime Days! It's the perfect time to purchase items for your favorite Benton Elementary Teachers. The items on their lists help to bring the MAGIC to their classrooms! Please feel free to share these links. Thank you for supporting our teachers!

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The last day to order Benton Elementary spirit wear to be delivered before school begins in July 11th! https://bestigercorner.itemorder.com/shop/home/

As you begin your summer shopping please keep the BES Uniform Guidelines handy. No Crocs or flutter shorts are permitted. Jackets need to be solid navy. Shirts and jackets may be monogrammed but the monogram must be no larger than 3 inches. Spirit shirts can be purchased on the Benton Elementary Corner Store. If you have questions please reach out to kim.hawkins@bossierschools.org.

The third week of Bossier Schools Summer Meal Program pickup is scheduled for Tuesday morning, June 17, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Check out these helpful tips: 👉 If your children are not with you, please have your scan code and parent pickup forms printed out to expedite the process. The forms are needed EACH WEEK. 😎 Parkway and W.T. Lewis are the largest sites and have little to no wait. 🎉More than 225,000 meals have already been distributed in the first two weeks! And it's not too late to register! Here's the link 👉https://bit.ly/2025SummerMeals For more info look for the pinned post at the top of our Bossier Schools facebook page. A HUGE shout-out to all of our volunteers for making this curbside pickup possible. You rock! #BossierSchools #wintheday

The FIRST ROUND for the Tiger Corner Store closes on 6/9! If you order during this round your items will be delivered in July! https://bestigercorner.itemorder.com/shop/home/

🎉 Hey Tiger Families! 🎉 We hope you're soaking up the sun and making the most of your summer break! While you’re having fun, we’re gearing up for an exciting new school year—and planning our favorite event of the season: the Color Blast Run! 👟 This year, we’re turning up the FUN with an even bigger and brighter FUN RUN, packed with colorful surprises and high-energy excitement! While we’re saying goodbye to the 5K, we’re thrilled to be introducing a brand-new Fall Market that’s sure to be a hit! 🛍️🎨 We’re on the lookout for awesome sponsors and vendors to help make this event the best one yet. Want to join the fun? Head over to our event website (https://sites.google.com/bossierschools.org/bes-color-run?usp=sharing) to grab all the info and forms you need. Please feel free to share this information with local businesses who may be interested in supporting our school. Questions? Reach out to Kim Hawkins—she’s happy to help! 💌 Let’s make this year’s Color Blast unforgettable! 🎨✨

School Supply Packs LATE ORDER is open until June 22nd!! Don't miss the opportunity to get these time and money saving supply packs! Use this link: https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/ Our school code is BEN014 FIRST order for the Tiger Corner Store close on 6/9 - This order will be delivered in JULY. If you order after June 9th, those orders will be delivered the first week of school. If you want to ensure that you will have your items before school make sure to order by June 9th. https://bestigercorner.itemorder.com/shop/home/