Benson Middle School

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all JCPS campuses will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Friday, Nov. 24. 🦃

Short week this week! Students are out of school November 22-24 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We are so thankful for our wonderful staff, students, and community.

Your voice matters! JCPS is partnering with Research Triangle Institute to help create our new strategic plan and we need YOUR INPUT to shape our vision for schools, students, and families! Today is the last day to make your voice heard! Complete the community questionnaire here: https://bit.ly/3Qr6Z46

Drugs Uncovered Presentation 11/14 from 6-8. BMS Media Center Fall Picture Retakes 11/17 PTA Little Caesars Fundraiser begins 11/13 https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/login/join-fundraiser/2a9634ec-8041-4bbf-a2b6-cbbd8b8fe157

JCPS wants to thank all Johnston County veterans who have served in the US Armed Forces! We are forever grateful to you for your unwavering commitment and dedication to the United States. Thank you!🇺🇸

Phantom PTA Little Caesars Fundraising From November 13th to December 13th. https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/login/join-fundraiser/2a9634ec-8041-4bbf-a2b6-cbbd8b8fe157 Also, join our PTA for some delicious food at Daddy D's on November 28th for Spirit Night!

💙Phantoms Spirit Wear Shop is now open! - Store Open From: November 7 - November 21, 2023 💙💛Click the link below to order your Phantom team spirit today!!! 💙💛 https://artwork.bsnteamsports.com/v3/flyer/1088/108891/10889129/eb2925/10889129-flyer.pdf

Greetings Phantom Phamily! This is Ms. Jernigan calling you with a few important reminders for the coming week! All students will receive report cards on Monday, November 6th. Students will also take their MVP benchmark assessments this week. Students in 5th and 8th grades will take their Science MVPs on Monday, all students will take ELA MVPs on Tuesday, and all students will take Math MVPs on Thursday. Basketball tryouts will be November 6th - 8th after school. Students must have all forms uploaded into Final Forms to try out. Yearbooks are on sale for $35. Finally, there is no school on Friday as we honor our Veterans and thank them for their service for our country. That is all for this week. Stay safe, Stay healthy, and as always, GO PHANTOMS!

Benson Middle School will be hosting Drugs Uncovered: What Parents & Adults Need to Know. This is for Adults Only and will be in the BMS Library on Tuesday November 14th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. https://bit.ly/BMSDRUGSUNCOVERED

Your voice matters! JCPS is partnering with @RTI_Education to help create our new strategic plan and we need YOUR INPUT to shape our vision for schools, students, and families. Click here to complete the community questionnaire: https://bit.ly/3Qr6Z46

We need you to complete our District Strategic Planning Survey. Thank you for supporting our continuous improvement efforts! bit.ly/3slh1fh

Did someone say Trick or Treat?! It's Halloween, and we want to make sure everyone has fun, while staying safe . Check out these tips!👻

Greetings Phantom Phamily! This is Ms. Jernigan calling you with a few important reminders for the coming week! Monday, October 30th is a teacher workday and there is no school for students. This week students will be taking a survey about social-emotional learning, student supports and environments. You must opt out if you do not want your students taking the survey. Please contact the school. That is all for this week. Stay safe, Stay healthy, and as always, GO PHANTOMS!

Kicking things off today, we're celebrating Dr. Dana Jernigan, principal at Benson Middle! Dr. Jernigan has built an impressive career in education, and has led many children down the path of educational success. We are fortunate to have her on our team, and as a part of our Phantom Phamily! Let's make some noise for Dr. Jernigan this #NationalPrincipalsMonth! 👏👏👏

Greetings Phantom Phamily! This is Ms. Jernigan calling you with a few important reminders for the coming week! This is the last week of the 1st quarter, and all assignments should be made up and turned in before Friday. Remember, students in grades 6th - 8th can have no more than 4 unexcused absences to receive a passing grade in each class. This week is Red Ribbon Week. This year’s theme is: Be Kind To Your Mind: Live Drug Free. During this week, students will engage in activities that promote a drug free and healthy lifestyle. You can visit www.redribbon.org to find out more. The PTA will be selling BOO Grahams on October 24th and 25th during lunch. BOO Grams are $1.00. Volleyball and Soccer will play Smithfield at home on Monday. This is also 8th grade night. The Powder Puff game will be on 10/26 from 4-5. All waivers have to be turned in to Coach Murphy by 10/23. Also, this is a fundraiser. Booster passes are not honored at this event. That is all for this week. Stay safe, Stay healthy, and as always, GO PHANTOMS!

Students are getting ready for Red Ribbon Week® 2023, Oct. 23-27! This year’s theme is "Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free." JCPS believes in a drug free future for all of it students! Here are some fun activities the celebration going all week long, as we encourage everyone to pledge to live drug free! https://bit.ly/3tKyRc8 #BeKindToYourMindLiveDrugFree #RedRibbonWeek

Greetings Phantom Phamily! This is Ms. Jernigan calling you with a few important reminders for the coming week! Fall sports pictures will be taken this Tuesday. Order forms were sent home on 10/9. The Powder Puff game will be on 10/26 from 4-5. All waivers have to be turned in to Coach Murphy by 10/23. Also, this is a fundraiser. Booster passes are not honored at this event. 8th grade night for Volleyball and Soccer is next Monday, 10/23. Basketball tryouts are right around the corner. All final forms and paperwork must be completed and uploaded by 10/30. Volleyball and Soccer will play Princeton at home on Monday and at Meadow on Wednesday. Football will play at FOMS on Thursday. That is all for this week. Stay safe, Stay healthy, and as always, GO PHANTOMS!

We are excited to announce JOCO Works 2023! This event is a great opportunity for 8th grade JCPS students to explore the many careers paths awaiting them! Scan the QR code to learn more!

Llamando a todos los héroes: ¡En NSLW celebramos el poder del almuerzo escolar! En la búsqueda del éxito académico, las investigaciones muestran que los almuerzos escolares saludables brindan a los niños la ayuda que necesitan para sobresalir. #NSLW23 #SubedeNivelconelAlmuerzoEscolar

Today is the first day of National School Lunch Week! This year the School Nutrition Association and JCPS are celebrating the power of school lunch! In the quest for academic success, research shows that healthy school lunches give kids the stats they need to come out on top. 🥗🍞 #NSLW23 #LevelUpWithSchoolLunch