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  • Order Your MS/HS Yearbook  
    Posted on Nov 20, 2020
    Take advantage of our special introductory price for the 2020-2021 Middle/High School Yearbook. Introductory price is $40.00 until November 30. Click Read More for the link to order your yearbook.
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  • Christmas Friends Online Form  
    Posted on Nov 19, 2020
    Please fill out the link under Read More to signup for the Christmas Friends Program
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  • Attendance Information for In-Person and Cyber Instruction  
    Posted on Oct 30, 2020
    Please click the Read More button for attendance information
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  • Holiday Dinner 2020  
    Posted on Oct 22, 2020
    Regrettably, the Benton Area School District Senior Citizen Holiday Dinner scheduled for December 2020 has been cancelled. We hope to see everyone next year!
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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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