On April 1st, Benton High School's 11th and 12th-grade students had the opportunity to participate in the Junior Achievement Inspire Career Exploration Experience. This innovative career fair, held at the Mohegan Hotel and Convention Center, featured interactive, hands-on activities from more than 80 local businesses, trade groups, universities, and non-profit organizations. The event aimed to connect students with potential career paths and provide valuable insights into various industries.
Pictured from left to right:
Caleb Clink, Cooper Schultz & Colin Swigart
Benton Middle School Thanks Junior Achievement’s YES Program Participants
Benton Middle School thanks everyone who participated in Junior Achievement’s Your Economic Success (YES) Program. This interactive experience introduced students to career readiness and personal finance through hands-on activities led by local business and community volunteers. We appreciate all who contributed to making this event a success!
Four Benton students, Cole Rooker, Caleb Lahey, Kaitlyn Westover, and Malaia Hart from Mrs. Kelsey’s CTE program participated in the Anatomage tournament hosted by Penn College. The Benton team placed in the top three and have been invited to participate in the Anatomage tournament in Las Vegas.
Students from left to right:
Caleb Lahey, Cole Rooker, Katie Westover, Malaia Hart
In the Pathfinders Summer Elementary program, students will tinker, create, and discover through exciting activities designed to keep minds engaged. Whether it’s STEM challenges, outdoor adventures, creative projects, or team games, every day is packed with opportunities to learn, grow, and have a blast!
The Benton Area School District is accepting quotations for Garbage Disposal/Recycling and Extra Curricular Transportation. You can find more information at https://5il.co/3b7c2
The Benton Area School District is accepting bids for some surplus equipment. If you are interesting in making a bid, please visit: https://municibid.com/Browse?Seller=BentonASD
The Benton Area School District will not have school on Friday, March 14th and Monday, March 17th for an End of Winter Break.
Congratulations to Callie Hess, making history as Benton’s first state medalist medal in girl’s wrestling! This weekend, she placed 8th in Hershey at the state wrestling tournament!
Elementary Gertrude Hawk fundraiser paperwork is due tomorrow!
On Thursday March 6th, Mrs. Kelsey's Rehabilitation Aide program was invited to participate in an Anatomage Tournament at Penn College. Students competed against dozens of schools across Pennsylvania. Student's anatomy knowledge was tested throughout the day with each round getting progressively more difficult. At the end of the tournament Benton students placed third in the tournament and secured a ticket to Las Vegas to compete in the National Anatomage Tournament.
The Benton Area School District will be on a two hour delay Friday, February 21, 2025.
The Benton Area School District will be on a two hour delay Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
The Benton Area School District will be on a two hour delay Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Pathfinders and Robotics/Tech Club is cancelled today for the Elementary School.
The Benton Area School District will have a remote learning day on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
The Benton Area School District will be on a two hour delay Monday, February 3, 2025.
Friday, January 31, the Benton Area School District is on a two hour delay.
The phones and internet issue has been resolved at the Benton Area School District. Thank you for your patience!
We are experiencing network and phone issues due to a failed device. If you need to reach the school, please call 570-925-6973 and they will be able to get a message to the buildings. Sorry for the inconvenience.