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  • MS/HS Yearbooks  
    Posted on Jul 29, 2020
    Middle/High School yearbooks will be distributed on Monday, August 3 in front of the main entrance. Payment in full is expected when picking up your book. Extra copies have been ordered if anyone would like to purchase one. Cost is $50. Students may come at the following times. Grades 7-9 9:00 am until 10:30 am Grades 10-12 10:30 am until 12:00 pm Graduates may also pick up their senior sweatshirts at this time. If you cannot come at this time, you may pickup your book in the main office Tuesday - Thursday from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm.
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  • School Board Vacancy  
    Posted on Jul 27, 2020
    The Benton Area School District is seeking applicants for appointment to the Board of School Directors effective immediately. Applicants must be a qualified elector of the school district. Also, a resident of the Benton Area School District, specifically Region I (Benton Borough/Jackson Township). Applicants shall submit a resume, statement of qualifications, and reasons for seeking appointment. Deadline for applications is August 3, 2020. Please click 'Read More' for full details.
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  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)  
    Posted on Jan 16, 2020
    Parents or Guardians, you may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is a program that helps supplement your monthly grocery budget to help put nutritious foods on your family's table. Click 'Read More' for full details or look for the link under the Community tab at the top of the page.
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  • Safe2Say  
    Posted on Jan 01, 2020
    Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late. With Safe2Say Something, it’s easy and confidential to report safety concerns to help prevent violence and tragedies.
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  • Sapphire Sign-up!  
    Posted on Oct 28, 2019
    Parents, if you haven't signed up for a Sapphire Community Portal account yet, now is the time to do so! With a Sapphire Community account you can submit required forms online, view your student's progress in classes, and much more. Choose the Sapphire Login under the Quick Links drop down at the top of the page. From there choose the Community Portal option and then click on 'Create a Web Portal account' to get started.
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  • Policy 249 Bullying/Cyberbulling Policy  
    Posted on Dec 19, 2017
    To read the Benton Area School District Policy 249- Bullying/Cyberbullying, please click Read More.
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The Benton Area School District's mission is to provide an excellent education in order to maximize the potential of all students and prepare them to meet the challenges of work and life in an ever changing world.

Belief Statement

  • Student learning is the chief priority for the Benton Area School District.
  • All students can learn.
  • Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
  • Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support their learning.
  • Teachers, administrators, parents and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school's mission.
  • Exceptional students require special services and resources.
  • Curriculum and instructional practices should incorporate a variety of learning activities to accommodate differences in learning styles.
  • Ongoing professional development of staff is vital.
Benton Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employee practices, based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, ancestry, disabling condition, or union membership. The district will make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with the requirements federal and state laws and regulations. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VII and IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Superintendent, Benton Area School District, 600 Green Acres Road, Benton, PA 17814.

 

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