Benson Middle School

Going home on Monday! Report Cards Grading & Attendance Policy Academic Concern Letters Spring Picture Forms (Pictures February 27th)

Greetings Phantom Phamily! This is Ms. Jernigan calling you welcoming you back to Q3 and the start of semester 2. ACCESS testing for our Multilingual Learners begins this week. MVP benchmark assessments for all students will begin next week February 5th. Our PTA Valentine’s Dance is scheduled for February 9th from 3:30 - 5:30 in the cafe. PTA is looking for donations for the cake walk and concessions. Items such as sports drinks, soda, water, individual bags of chips, Little Debbie Snacks, Brownies or Cupcakes would be appreciated. All donations should be turned in to the front office. Our Phantom basketball teams will travel to Neuse on Monday. Wednesday is our final home game against Selma. It is also 8th grade recognition, so make sure you come out and support our Phantoms.

8th Grade Parents! Friday is the last day for parents/guardians to purchase and create an 8th grade ad.

Johnston County Public Schools is the fastest growing district in NC, and we are hiring! Discover why Johnston County is an ideal location to live and work, and why JCPS is the best place for a career. With competitive pay, state health benefits, and incentives, we are the place to grow. Check out our Job Fair on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 9 AM to 12 PM. Hope to see you there!😎 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow night for our ML night and traveling Anne Frank Exhibit! Snacks will be provided.

Head on over to Benson Middle on Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 5 PM - 6:30 PM for the international traveling Anne Frank exhibit! #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

1/15 MLK Holiday. ESL parent night and Anne Frank Exhibit 1/17 from 5-6:30. Phantom Bball travels to Princeton 1/18 That is all for this week. Stay safe, stay healthy, and as always, Go Phantoms!

Please join us on Wednesday! Snacks will be provided.

Under the guidance of local emergency officials and out of an abundance of caution, JCPS will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Everyone is encouraged to drive with caution when traveling.

1/1 is a Holiday; Happy New Year!!! 1/2 is a non day for staff and students. Everyone will return on Wednesday, January 3rd. Basketball will travel to NJMS on Thursday, January 4th.

Merry Christmas Phantoms!

Christmas Break is just a couple of days away!🎄🎁 For students following the traditional school calendar, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 is an early release day. Then students will be out of school from Thursday, December 21, 2023 - Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Students return to school on Wednesday, January 2, 2024.

Winter Spirit Week 12/18 Holiday FIT 12/19 Red & Green 12/20 PJs & Early Release @ 1:05 Bball @ Smithfiel 12/19 Winter Break 12/21 - 1/3

Food Drive 12/11 - 12/15. Homerooms will compete for the Phantom Cup! Yearbooks are $40. No publication permission form, no yearbook photo! BBall vs Princeton 12/11 & Meadow on 12/14 Spirit Week Days: 12/18 Holiday FIT 12/19 Red & Green 12/20 PJ Day and Early Release

JCPS will host a Choice Programs Information Night on Tuesday, December 12, at Smithfield-Selma High, 6 PM to 8 PM. Attendees will be provided 15 minute information sessions about the various programs offered to 8th graders and a Q&A session. Students are able to apply for the programs now! The application window for students wanting to attend High School Choice Programs will end on February 21, 2024.

JCPS will host a Choice Programs Information Night on Tuesday, December 12, at Smithfield-Selma High, 6 PM to 8 PM. Attendees will be provided 15 minute information sessions about the various programs offered to 8th graders and a Q&A session. Students are able to apply for the programs now! The application window for students wanting to attend High School Choice Programs will end on February 21, 2024.

Progress Reports 12/7 Winter Dance 12/8 from 3:30 - 5:30 Phantom Phood Drive 12/11 - 15 Our Phantoms will travel to FOMS on Monday and play Neuse Charter at home on Thursday.

Daddy D's BBQ Spirit Night!

Phantoms play NJMS 11/28 SMS 11/30. PTA Little Caesars Pizza Kits Fundraiser ends 12/13. Yearbooks are on sale for $40.. 8th grade parents can purchase ads for their 8th grader by following the “Yearbook Recognition Ads” link inside the Jostens website.

YEARBOOK INFORMATION!!! Ads start at $30 Last day to purchase ads 2/8/24 YBs are now $40 and can only be purchased on the Josten's website - link on the BMS webpage. Photo permission forms are due Dec. 1. Students without a form on file will not be included in the YB.