Benton High School

⚽️ Athlete of the Week Voting ⚽️ Lana Whiteman is up for Shreveport Times Athlete of the Week for soccer. Voting is open until Thursday at midnight and we encourage everyone to vote as many times as you can. Use the link below to cast your vote: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/01/19/shreveport-times-raising-canes-athlete-of-the-week-20-ballot-features-12-athletes/77597024007/&source=gmail-imap&ust=1737985266000000&usg=AOvVaw3miDGlSH0gXA7VtrodlkqI

‼️Boys & Girls State Interest Form‼️ If you are interested in applying for Girls or Boys State for the summer of 2025, please fill out this interest form. Dates and information are listed on the form. Delegates from BHS will be chosen from those who apply through this interest form. The interest form will close on January 27th at 2:30 p.m. 👉🏼 Girls State link: https://forms.gle/w76rEcVQQ8JHUZw4A 👉🏼 Boys State link: https://forms.gle/WxjE9TWYbS82kxvx9

BHS Shooting Sports Interest Meeting Info An interest meeting for the Spring BHS Shooting Sports Team(Skeet and Trap) will be during flex time on Friday, January 31st. Students who were not able to participate in the fall will be able to participate in the 2025 Spring Trap and Skeet season. Deadline to register is February 8th, 2025. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

✏️ FREE ACT/Workkeys Test for Seniors✏️ On March 25, 2024, SENIORS will have the opportunity to take either the ACT or the ACT WorkKeys for FREE! Bossier Parish Schools has agreed to pay for the cost of either one ACT or one ACT WorkKeys exam for every senior!! This is perfect for those seniors looking to improve their ACT score to qualify for TOPS awards or for those looking for an edge as they join the workforce. ALL SENIORS must complete the form linked below as soon as possible to make their selection. Please remember this will be the last opportunity to take the ACT during the school day at no cost. Link to sign up: https://forms.gle/vMiFYMrAi4isUfnb7

Optimist Club Essay Opportunities See the attached flyers for the information regarding the Optimist Club Essay contests and deadlines. There are cash prizes up for grabs!

AHEC Summer Programs for 9-11th Grade AHEC of a Summer is a way for 9th-11th grade students to get a closer look into their local hospital for 3 weeks while earning high school credit. 105 community service hours and 2 year CPR certification provided. M*A*S*H is a 14 day accelerated college course at BPCC where you can earn 3 college credit hours. Must be 11th/12th grade with a 3.0 GPA and 21 ACT score. Deadline to apply for these programs is March 1st. Students interested in applying for either of the AHEC programs can pick up an application from the counselors office or go to www.bnahec.com for more information.

👑BHS Prom Committee 👑 Seniors that are interested in being on Prom committee this year, please make sure to get your applications turned in by Wednesday. See the attached flyer for more info.

📣 BHS Cheer Tryout Info 📣 If you are interested in trying out for next year's BHS Cheerleading Squad, please make sure you take note of these important dates. **To be eligible to tryout, you must be a current Freshman, Sophomore or Junior who has spent a year on either Pep Squad or Band.

BHS Spring School Fees Spring semester school fees are available in School Cash Online. Please login to view and pay your student's spring class fees. https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/

3 p.m. UPDATE Wednesday, January 8 Good afternoon! After a briefing today with the National Weather Service and Bossier Parish emergency agencies, Bossier Schools will be open Thursday, January 9. However, the YEP program will be canceled and all extracurricular and after-school activities will be postponed until a later time. We will continue to carefully monitor the forecast and provide an update at 4 p.m. Thursday regarding school operations on Friday. Stay tuned for further information and remember, if you do not already have the Bossier Schools district app, this is a great time to download it so you will get updates from the district in real time. Here’s how to find it: *Search ‘Bossier Schools’ in your phone’s app store and download the app. *Select ‘Personalize Notifications’ when prompted on initial download to ensure you receive notifications *Then, select ‘Bossier Parish Schools.’

Mid Term Graduation Ceremony Please join us as we celebrate our Mid Term Graduates on Tuesday January 14th at 6:00pm in the Auxiliary gym.

9:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 8 Good morning! Bossier Schools is on winter weather watch for the next two days, closely monitoring the forecast with the Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and staying in close contact with the National Weather Service. We are meeting again today and will provide an update at 3 p.m. this afternoon regarding any adjustments to Thursday’s school schedule. If you do not already have the Bossier Schools district app, this is a great time to download it so you will get the latest updates. Here’s how to find it: 1. Search ‘Bossier Schools’ in your phone’s app store and download the app. 2. Select ‘Personalize Notifications’ when prompted on initial download to ensure you receive notifications. 3. Then, select ‘Bossier Parish Schools.’

GRADUATING SENIOR 4-H HONOR CORD APPLICATION If you are a graduating senior and have been a 4-H member for three of your four high school years, you may be eligible to apply to receive a 4-H Honor Cord. Please contact the 4-H Office at 965-2326 and provide your e-mail address so that the application link can be e-mailed to you. ***Applications are due, online, by February 14th, so don’t wait!!

🎓Mid Term Grads Cap & Gown Pickup Midterm graduates can pick up their caps/gowns from Ms.Abernathy in the counseling office this week anytime between 8-2.

🚨BHS First Day FAQs🚨 ✏️ How do I check my schedule? Check in OnCourse before you leave home. You can also find your grade level in the commons area (outside of the library) and report to the homeroom listed by your name. Once you get to 1st block, your teacher can help you look up your schedule. ✏️ Where/When do students report in the morning? From 7:05-7:20 students will wait outside (on good weather days) unless they eat breakfast. On inclement weather days students report to the main gym. ✏️ Where do I go if i don’t have a 1st block? The Library ✏️ Where do BPSTIL morning students go? Drivers- go directly to BPSTIL Bus riders- eat breakfast & remain in cafeteria for a brief meeting with Dr. Neill, then load the bus. ✏️ Where do BPSTIL afternoon students go? Drivers & bus riders- eat on 1st lunch and remain in the cafeteria for a brief meeting with Dr. Neill, then load the bus. ✏️ How do I request a schedule change? Go to the BHS website & click “counselor request form” ✏️ What lunch shift am I on? 3rd block will determine what lunch shift you are on. Every student will report to their 3rd block on the first day and their teacher will then know what lunch shift they are on. ✏️ Where do I go for community involvement? All Community Involvement students need to report to the library during your Community Involvement block. ✏️ Reasons for schedule change: ⭕️ Student needs another course as a prerequisite. ⭕️ Student has had course before & previously passed it. ⭕️ Student has failed course & needs to retake. ⭕️ Student has same course listed on schedule twice. ⭕️ Student doesn’t have enough courses scheduled for the year.

Girl's State Reminder: Any Junior interested in Louisiana Girl's State, the last information session is Thursday January 9th at 6:30pm. Click the link below to register for the meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvf--rqz8pGtbPOB1k7ndhJfRkmfoe6suA#/registration

We hope you have enjoyed the holiday break! As a reminder, Monday, January 6 is a teacher in-service day. We look forward to welcoming back our students for the second semester on Tuesday, January 7. #BossierSchools #Wintheday

🎶Battle of the Bands Voting 🎶 The BHS Band has been nominated by the Shreveport Times for the most "electric band"in Northwest Louisiana. Please use the link below to cast your vote for them. Voting ends Saturday December 28th. https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/12/19/battle-of-the-bands-which-nw-louisiana-high-school-had-the-best-band/76962415007/?utm§campaign=trueanthem&utm§medium=social&utm§source=facebook

🎉Congratulations 🎉 We would like to congratulate our BHS students that graduated the CNA Program at BPSTIL. These students have worked very hard in the classroom, skills lab, and clinical sites this semester. We are so proud of their accomplishments, and are so thankful our students have the opportunity to take courses like these as high schoolers to help them in their future careers. Elaina Culbertson Alyssa Espinoza Claudia Herrera Ava Hollis Hannah McKenzie Olivia Miller Laney Nolte Carlie Robinson Lexi Sandifer Alexandra Tubbs

⚾️BHS Diamond Dolls⚾️ Congratulations to the 24-25 Diamond Dolls! Please check Google Classroom for more information!