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​3 Jr Hi orchestras traveled to Oklahoma City and Edmond Ok Sat. May 12 to participate in the Heartland Musicfest one of the biggest festivals of its type in the country.  The groups played for adjudication at Edmond N. High School.  The Lincoln Leopard 7th Grade orchestra received a Superior Rating with trophy, an Outstanding Performance trophy and several incividual and section awards.   The bass and cello sections were recognized as Outstanding Sections with individual medalions to each player and Isabella Watson was selected as Outstanding Individual Musician and received a trophy.

 The Washington Wildcat 7th grade Orchestra also received a Superior Rating with trophy, an Outstanding Performance trophy and the Viola and 2nd Violin sections received Outstanding Section recognition with individual medalions.  McKay Clark received Outstanding Individual Musician trophy.

 The 8th Grade Orchestra earned a Superior Rating with trophy,  an Outstanding Performance trophy and recived the Judges Choice trophy.  The 8th Grade 1st Violin Section was awarded Outstanding Section with individual medalions to each player.

The 7th Grade Orchestras were directed to by Tim Cox and the 8th Grade Orchestra was under the direction of Jesse Collett

5/14/2012
  

​On Sat. May 12 the Jr High Orchestras participated in the Heartland Musicfest in Oklahoma City.   Heartland is one of the biggest festivals of its type in the country.   The groups played and were adjudicated at Edmond N. High School. 

  The Lincoln Leopard 7th Grade Orchestra received a Superior Rating and trophy, an Outstanding Performance trophy and the Cello and Bass sections were recognized as Outstanding Sections.  Isabella Watson was chosen as Outstanding Individual Musician and received a trophy.

   The Washington Wildcat 7th Grade Orchestra also received a Superior Rating with trophy and an Outstanding Performance trophy.  The 2nd Violins and Violas were chosen as Outstanding Sections and bassist McKay Clark was awarded the Outstanding Individual Musician Trophy.

   The Bentonville 8th Grade Orchestra earned a Superior Rating, Outstanding Performance trophy and was given the Judges Choice trophy.

   The 1st Violins were picked as an Outstanding Section.

  The 7th grade Orchestras were directed by Tim Cox and the 8th grade Orchestra by Jesse Collett

5/17/2012
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Driving School available this summer at BHS! Openings are still available.
Reserve your spot now!
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5/17/2012
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Need to earn or recover credit? BHS has you covered! Registration deadlines are approaching fast and class sizes are limited.  Pick up a packet in the North or South Offices or contact Mrs. Power in room 1405 for more information!

 

5/4/2012
  

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5/2/2012
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​Bentonville High School junior, Tiffany McCarthy, took first place at the Arkansas State Gymnastic Meet for Level 10. She competed all events and received an all around score of 36.04. She qualified to compete at the Region 3 Gymnastic meet in Oklahoma. She received an all around score of 36.425. She competed against athletes from Texas, Kansas, oklahoma and New Mexico.

4/27/2012
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The Bentonville Men's Basektball program will hold its annual skills camp May 29-31 at the Bentonville High School gymnasium.  Student athletes grades entering grades 3-8 next fall are welcome to attend.  The camp will challenge athletes to learn, practice, and utilize basketball fundmentals, as well as, provide an atmosphere of fun and excitement about the game of basketball.  For more information about daily schedules and registration, please see the attached brochure.​

4/25/2012
  

As the end of the school year approaches, it is important to verfiy that student course requests for 2012-2013 are correct.  BHS invites all families of upcoming 9th graders (current 8th graders), to attend CAP conferences at BHS on Monday, April 23rd from 4-7pm.  Counselors, administrators, and teachers will be available to answer any questions you have at that time.  For students who will be in grades 10-12 for the 2012-2013 school year, CAP conferences will be held on Tuesday, April 24th from 2:30 to 7pm.  We look forward to seeing you there!

4/16/2012
  

​If you are a parent of a 9th grade student at BHS who currently takes Health then they will listening to the 'Reality Check' program during Health class from April 23 to May 1. Reality Check educate students about choices they make in their life. STD and abstinence education is part of the Arkansas Health Frameworks, and Reality Check does a great job in addressing these issues.

Please join us for an informative “Parent Night” on Tuesday, April 17, from 6:00-7;00 in the BHS north building lecture hall.

If you have anymore questions, please email Stephanie Bryant : sbryant@bentonvillek12.org

4/9/2012
  

​BHS CTE Chapters will celebrate and recognize outstanding members, Monday evening, April 6:00pm -7:30pm in the BHS Lecture Hall.

Chapter Advisors, members, and parents will gather along with the CTE Coordinator and BHS Adminstrators to hear about projects and

activities the CTE Chapters have been involved in this year. The CTE Chapters ,required for Programs of Study, are : DECA, FBLA, FCCLA,

 FEA,FFA, HOSA, and SKILLS USA. National Technical Honor Society ( NTHS ) members comprised from all the CTE Chapters are hosting the

annual event.

4/6/2012
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ACT Academy?  Why take it?

The class starts on May 29 and finishes the DAY BEFORE THE June 9 ACT, so you will get maximum benefit.

Most ACT Academy students raise their scores at least 2 composite score points, and some students improve by 4, 5, or even 8 points!

You will target your specific skills for improvement.

All costs are included in the new, lower $110 tuition.

You will get all the best English, Math, Reading, and science strategies.

 

How do I sign up?

Step One: Sign up for the June 9 ACT Exam online at www.act.org. Registration Deadline is May 4.

Step Two: Fill out the ACT Academy Registration form. Hard copies available in BHS North & South offices

Step Three: Turn in your registration form and $115 check to Mrs. Duncan in 2605 South or Mr. Davis in 2109 South.

 

Questions?

email Mr. Davis at jamdavis@bentonvillek12.org.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4/6/2012
  

Bentonville was well represented at the State Odyssey of the Mind Competition, March31, by teams from RE Baker Elementary, Old High Middle School and Washington Junior High.  Two teams, RE Baker's "Weird Science" Division I and Washington Junior High's "Odyssey Angels" Division II placed second in their problems and will advance to World Finals Competition in Ames, Iowa, May 23-26.  Washington Junior High "Odyssey Angels" Division II is pictured. Congratulations to all teams for their wonderful participation and hard work.​

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4/5/2012
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The Bentonville High School DECA club was very successful at the State Career Development Conference held in Springdale on February 21-22.  DECA, a marketing education club, seeks to prepare students for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in addition to instilling a true commitment to community service.  BHS DECA is one of the largest clubs in the school with over 110 members.  Mr. Ben Lewis and Mrs. Margot Cowing traveled to Springdale with 58 students who arrived prepared to compete against teams from high schools around the state.  The events were extremely competitive with as many as 25 teams competing for the top two or three places in order to earn a bid to compete at the International Career Development Conference to be held in Salt Lake City later this spring.  It was clear that all of their work paid off as 51 students medaled in their events and 22 earned the opportunity to compete at ICDC in Salt Lake City. 
Logan Martin- 1st Principles of Business Management
Janee Shofner-1st Principles of Business Hospitality & Tourism
John Neubert/Kirsty Sinclair- 1st Team Decision Making Hospitality
Michael Haynie/Ian Rippl- 1st Team Decision Making Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Austin Jackson- 1st Retail Merchandising
Peter Kane/Josh Stone/Tanner Hiatt- 1st Entrepreneurship Written Business Plan
Lauren Smart/Nicole Griffin- 1st Fashion Merchandising Promotional Plan
Rachel Morrow/Tara Ames- 2nd Team Decision Making Travel & Tourism
Jayson Jeffery/Fisher Smith- 2nd Operations Research Travel & Tourism
Taylor Austin- 2nd Advertising Campaign
Courtney Williamson/Emily Willetts/Lily Chiang- 2nd Operations Research Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Samantha Wallace/Katy Neubert- 2nd Operations Research Business Services
Paige Norbeck/Mandy Stefanic- 3rd Team Decision Making Travel & Tourism
Haley Rolsma- 3rd Apparel & Accessories Marketing
Anthony Monjure- 3rd Business Services Marketing
Jill Veader/Candace Gerads- 3rd Team Decision Making Buying & Merchandising
Stephen Battye/John Donald- 3rd Team Decision Making Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Kacie Brown/Madison Flint- 3rd Team Decision Making Business Law & Ethics
Sarah Connley/Megan Ezell/Hayley Novich- 3rd Operations Research Business Finance
Westin Kjellberg/Conor Baird- 4th Team Decision Making Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Ryan Kidd/Nathan Wenschel/Hunter Pool- 4th Sports & Entertainment Promotional Plan
Claire Zettle- 4th Hotel & Lodging Management
Alex Miller/Andrew Halliburton- 4th Advertising Campaign
Hannah Sprute- 5th Retail Merchandising
Hannah Claire Banwarth- 5th Apparel & Accessories Marketing
Brennan Martin- 5th Automotive Services Marketing
Jen Haefner/Bailey Prude- 5th Team Decision Making Buying & Merchandising
Kara Rollins/Megan Sullivan- 5th Team Decision Making Marketing Communications
Vaish Ramini- 6th Principles of Marketing
 
In addition to their success in the competitive events, the BHS DECA chapter won 1st place in the statewide Civic Consciousness Project due to their $3000 donation to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  This donation was made possible due to the overwhelming success of the 1st Annual Mr. BHS Pageant held in February.  The chapter also was recognized for achieving PEAK level for their efforts in the DECA Week Advocacy campaign for the fall where chapters were required to perform outreach activities throughout their school and community to promote the guiding principles of DECA:  academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, experienced leaders.  Finally, Stephen Battye, a BHS junior, was elected to serve as DECA State Vice President of Finance for the upcoming year.  Overall, it was an amazing experience for students and teachers alike.  Due to their success, the chapter will now prepare for 35 students and the advisors to travel to Salt Lake City April 27-May 2.  Qualifying students will compete for a chance to make the national stage and the remaining delegates will attend leadership academies designed to develop the leadership, communication, networking and teambuilding skills they will need for success in their desired careers as well as valuable information they can use to continue to grow and develop an already successful BHS DECA chapter.

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3/29/2012
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Do you enjoy fun events, camping, crafts, and making new friends? Do you want your girl to DISCOVER, CONNECT, and TAKE ACTION in her community? VOLUNTEERS, do you want to make a difference in a girl’s life? Find out more about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience! Call 479-695-1818 for more information or return this form to the Council office at 2080 E. Joyce Blvd, Fayetteville, AR

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3/28/2012
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​It's a great time to be a TIGER!  The Tiger Volleyball Camp for kids entering grades 2nd-9th is coming up!  Please print out the attached flyer to learn more about this great experience for your son or daughter.  We look forward to working with your child!   Question?? Please contact Coach Smith - mismith@bentonvillek12.org

 

3/26/2012
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All RBMS parents of English Language Learners are invited to Ruth Hale Barker Middle School on the evening of March 13 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to receive information about the Standardized Tests your child will be taking this spring.
Refreshments will be provided. Every student of attending parents will receive a treat bag with snacks and fun school supplies.

 

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Begins Wednesday, March 28, throughTuesday, April 24, after school from 4:05-6:05 in room 228. Formats include: Option 1) Attend night school to work on lessons in the credit recovery room or Option 2) Complete lessons online while off campus and report to Night School to complete post-tests. Cost is $100. Financial aid is offered – See Mr. Sparacino. Pick-up an information packet from the Counseling Offices or see Mrs. Power in room 1405. Registration deadline is Tuesday, March 27.​

3/7/2012
  

​All of the ten Bentonville Odyssey of the Mind teams that competed at Regional Competiton Saturday, March 3, represented their school and the district well. Seven of those teams who were in fourth place or above will compete at the State Competition in Mayflower, March 31. The schools advancing are Old High Middle School with 3 teams, RE Baker with 2 teams, and Washington Jr. High with 2 teams. Great Job! Good Luck at State Competition!

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3/1/2012
  

​All SHMS parents of English Language Learners are invited to Spring Hill Middle School on the evening of March 8 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. to receive information about the Standardized Tests your child will be taking this spring.

Enjoy free pizza and drinks.  Every student of attending parents will receive a treat bag with snacks and fun school supplies.

3/1/2012
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Medicaid Waiver Seminar 
hosted by the Elizabeth Richardson Center
March 6, 2012, at 6:00 pm at the ERC Life Skills Building – 1763 Ford Ave., Springdale.

The Elizabeth Richardson Center is a non-profit organization that has been serving the needs of individuals with disabilities in NWA since 1963. What started with four students in the basement of a Fayetteville church has now grown to nine locations that serve over 600 children and adults each year.  Our mission is to enhance the lives and promote independence for individuals with disabilities.  To that end, we offer services to adults and children through the Medicaid Waiver program.  Medicaid Waiver covers a broad range of services, depending on the child’s and the family’s identified needs. Some examples of possible services include:

Adaptive Aids
Service Coordination
Communication Aids
In-home treatment therapy
Daily living skills training
Day services
Home modifications
Supportive home care

 

 

 

 

3/1/2012
  

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Ten teams from Bentonville will compete at the Regional Competition Saturday at Siloam Springs High School. The schools represented are Central Park Elementary (1 team), Old High Middle School (3 teams), R.E.Baker (3 teams), R.H.Barker (2 teams), and Washington Jr. High (2 teams). Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem solving competition. For more information, go to www.odysseyofthemind.com For the competiton schedule, go to http://ciarkansas.org/ Good luck, teams!
2/29/2012
  

Congratulations to Kelsey Myers, BHS senior, who won 1st place and $300 cash at the 4th annual Bailey & Oliver Speech Competition. 2nd place was awarded to Will Sasine and 3rd place went to Tanner Hedstrom, both BHS juniors. 15 finalists competed in the speech competition that was held at the Bailey & Oliver Law Firm. This year's topic looked at the government's obligation to seek advances in alternative energy. Finalists: Katie Knight, Emma Hackett, Elizabeth Gwatney, Neeraj Bajpayee, Aaron Crowell, Taylor Scriber, Courtney Brooks, Celine Siahmakoun, Jack Barry, Saswat Das, Dylan Deluca, and Joel Wood.

Pictured left to right: Will Sasine, Tanner Hedstrom, BHS Forensics/Debate coach Julia Woods, Sach Oliver, Kelsey Myers

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2/28/2012
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AUTISM   AFFECTS   1 IN EVERY 110   IN THE U.S.
Wednesday, April 4th
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Join us at SHMS for Coffee

Learn More about Autism 
Raising a Child with the Condition of Autism 
How To Be A Good Friend to Someone with Autism
SHMS Room 801
All Adults Welcome—sorry no childcare

2/28/2012
  

Bentonville High School National Technical Honor Society ( NTHS )  and Student Library Advisory Board (SLAB)  student members are hosting a Career Fair, Thursday, Feb.23, 10:30am - 2:30pm in the South Library. This is in conjunction with National Career and Technical Education Month. BHS Students have an opportunity to learn more about career areas of interest.​

2/23/2012
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Share & Care Group

The third Tuesday of each month (except March, June and July)
 
March 27th, 2012
Spring Hill Middle School, Room 505
9:30 - 11:30am

 

Topic: Parent Conferences & Spring Tests

RSVP to Bette Cromer bcromer@bentonvillek12.org

No Child Care Provided
(If you have particular topics or concerns please contact Bette Cromer so specific materials can be gathered ahead of time.)
Bentonville Grandparents As Parents (G.A.P.)

 

2/22/2012
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​It was 15 years ago that a lady named Cheryl Potter started the Women Can Walk/Run Clinic with 1 clinic and 75 ladies. Now 15 years later we have 47 clinics and over 4000 ladies covering the state of Arkansas. I would like to invite you to be part of the 15th Annual Women Can Walk/Run Clinic to be held in Bentonville/Rogers. We will start our clinic on March 4th and will join the other clinics across the state on May 12 in Conway for our Graduation 5K Event.

During the 10-week clinic you will receive walk/run information, handouts and training FREE. We do encourage you to commit to the program by registering for the Graduation 5k event. The cost for the 5k is only $20. This will include your timing chip for the race to record your finish time, tee shirt, goodie bag and also make you elgible for the many prize drawings the day of the event -

I was clinic director in Saline County (Benton/Bryant) for 5 years. During that time our clinic grew from 92 ladies to over 350 ladies. I wish I could share my story on here but I save that for the clinic.

Deb Brown my co-leader was on the board at Women Run Arkansas 5 years and Walk/Run Clinics since 2000. So she too brings a lot to the clinic success.

I make you this promise. I will be there every step of the way through the 10-week clinic with encouragement, praises, high-fives, WOOHOOs and lot and lots of smiles. Come May 12 (Graduation Day) I will be there to run you to the finish line.

It is a great program designed for every age, shape and ability. However it is you that has to take the first step. That first step is to register for the training and commit 10-weeks to bettering your health. You will be amazed at the end of 10-weeks how much better you will be. Now you take the first step by committing to the 10-week program. You can pre-register for the clinic at www.womenrunarkansas.net and clinic on FREE Clinics. Complete the registration form and you are on your way to a better more fit you.

 

Clinic Times and Locations:

Sunday Afternoons 2:30 p.m. Rogers Public Track at the corner of Dixieland and Olive

Thursday Evenings 6:00 p.m. Bentonville at Old Tiger Stadium Track on Tiger Blvd

 

For questions and/or more information contact:

Kathryn Wishard - (501)626-6600

RRCA Certified Marathon Running Coach

NWAtraining@gmail.com

2/22/2012
  

Friday March 9th

Bentonville Square 1030a

150th Anniversary Kick-Off Event

Free to the public

Civil War re-enactment

Saturday & Sunday events at Pea Ridge National Military Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2/16/2012
  

The informational meeting concerning nominations for spring testing for TREC Center for Gifted Education grades 2 - 4 has been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 20, at 6 pm. in the Sugar Creek Elementary Cafeteria. Nomination forms will be available and the TREC Center staff will be available to answer questions. For additional information, contact Jean Womack, Center Coordinator, 254-5284 or visit the TREC Center website http://portal.bentonvillek12.org/TREC/default.aspx

 

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