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  • Kindergarten 2021-2022 Registration  
    Posted on Jan 26, 2021
    We are accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2021-2022 school year. Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1 st , 2021, can begin kindergarten in the fall. Parents need a copy of their child’s original birth certificate and immunization records. Two proofs of residency are required to register your child. Examples of proof can be a current driver’s license, copy of a current paycheck, a current utility bill, copy of deed, mortgage or lease, homeowners or renters insurance, W-2 statement, or real estate tax bill or receipt. Parents of incoming kindergarten students need to contact the Child Accounting Office at (570) 925-0932 to schedule an appointment to register your child.
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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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  • 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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Covid Cases

Current Cases
6 Elementary School Students
1 Elementary School Teacher
1 MS/HS Teacher

District Totals to Date
3 District Wide Employees
5 Elementary School Employees
15 Elementary School Students
3 MS/HS Employees
12 MS/HS Students

Current Presumed Positive

Updated 4/16/2021

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Our Mission Statement

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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