Greetings Phantom Families,
Benson Middle School’s 7th and 8th Grade Formal will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM in the school gymnasium.
The theme for this year’s Formal is Endless Summer! 🌞 See attached image for more information.
The cost to attend is $20 per student. Payments will be accepted beginning March 9th and will continue through April 2nd for students who wish to attend.
We look forward to a fun and memorable evening for our students!
Thank you,
Benson Middle School
Enrollment for the 2026–2027 JCPS Preschool program is open now. We look forward to welcoming our newest little learners!
Learn more: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/preschool
The deadline to complete the Family-School Relationships Survey is April 2nd.
We will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our school and district effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback.
You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone here: https://bit.ly/3O00dFq
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.
6th Grade Parents/Guardians,
This is a reminder that our 6th-grade field trip will take place tomorrow, March 25. Please review the important details below:
Arrival Time: Students may begin arriving as early as 6:00 am and must enter through the school's front entrance.
Departure Time: Buses will leave promptly at 6:30 AM. Due to our scheduled arrival time at the museum, buses cannot wait for late students.
Shoes: Students must wear closed-toe shoes in order to participate in the ropes course. No crocs or slippers.
Lunch/Snacks: The school will provide breakfast and lunch. However, students may bring their own lunch and snacks.
Personal Items: Students should not bring valuables, as the school is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Return: Students will return at approximately 5:30 PM.
Pick-up will take place in front of the school when students return.
Greetings Parents,
Please review the following message if you have paid for your child to go to Greensboro on March 25th:
For your child to participate in the Skywild Ropes Course during the Greensboro Science Museum Field Trip on March 25, a waiver must be completed.
Please complete the waiver using the link below:
bit.ly/skywildbms
Students without a signed waiver will not be allowed to participate in the ropes course.
Additionally, the bus will depart at 6:30am on March 25th. Please begin arriving at 6:00 am to ensure that your student is on the bus when we depart.
The Benson Area Chamber recognized two Benson Middle staff members at their A Night To Celebrate Banquet on February 26, 2026.
The Chamber named Benson Middle teacher Franklin Ruiz as the 2025 Benson Area Chamber Teacher of the Year, and Benson Middle School Resource Officer Jaclyn Kliest as the 2025 Benson Area Chamber Police Officer of the Year.
We are so proud of these two individuals for the dedication and effort they put forth at Benson Middle, which earned them these recognitions! Read more here: https://bit.ly/4bu5tsu
