Great days start with showing up!🌟

The State of Louisiana has rolled out a new attendance policy, and we’re excited to keep our students in class, learning, and growing!

📅Attendance Steps:

3 Unexcused Absences or Tardies → You’ll get a personal call and written note from the school — we want to see you here!

5 Unexcused Absences or Tardies → We’ll meet with you to create a personalized plan for attendance success — we want to help you thrive!

📧Parents: If you know your child will be absent, please email Mrs. Rochat at jessica.rochat@bossierschools.org.

Let’s make this our best year yet — see you when the first bell rings at 7:37 AM!
about 3 hours ago, Benton Middle School
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🐯🏐It’s Game Day, Tigers!🏐🐯

Our BMS Volleyball team is headed to Rusheon to take on the Rams!
First serve is at 5:00 PM—come out and cheer loud for your Lady Tigers!💜💛

Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy!🎉
about 9 hours ago, Benton Middle School
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🎶📢BMS Band Parents — We Want to See You There!📢🎶 Join us tomorrow, August 14th at 6:45 PM in the BMS Band Room for our Parent Meeting! ✅ Meet the directors ✅ Get your questions answered ✅ Hear important updates for the year ahead Let’s kick off an incredible year together! 💜💛
about 23 hours ago, Benton Middle School
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💥✨Comic Con Fan Days — here we come!✨💥
Our BMS crew will be heading to Irving, TX on October 3-4 for a weekend packed with excitement!

📅Parent Meeting: August 25th at 6:00 PM in Room A-13 at Benton Middle School
✨Contact Coach Skinner or Coach Engle for details!

🎭⚡Don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun!⚡🎭

1 day ago, Benton Middle School
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🎒 Catch the latest episode of On the Record with Bossier Schools here👉https://bit.ly/OTRS4E2

In this Episode:
🚌 We’re Rollin’ with Rowland to Princeton Elementary to chat with students as they head back to school, and we meet new principal Amber Beach, whose journey has come full circle. It’s all about fresh starts and first-day energy!

🏆 Plus, we’re celebrating Bossier Parish students who brought home national championships this summer!

🎙️ Subscribe for more inspiring stories, student success, and behind-the-scenes moments that make Bossier Schools exceptional.

#wintheday #bossierschools #ontherecordwithbossierschools

1 day ago, Bossier Schools
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💦Calling all 5th–12th graders — it’s time to dive in and represent your school!🏊‍♂️

Join the SouthSide Swim Club for the Fall 2025 session, August 18–November 18. Practices are Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday from 6:15–7:30 PM, with exciting swim meets on select Saturdays!🏅

📍SouthSide Swim Club | 2815 Mackey Lane, Shreveport
📲Call or text Tara Hardin for more info: (318) 617-0303
🖥Register now: southsideswimclub.cheddarup.com
1 day ago, Benton Middle School
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🎉BMS Cayenne Spirit Store — Round 2 is OPEN!🎉

Missed the first round? No worries — here’s your chance to snag your favorite Cayenne gear for the 2025–2026 school year!🐯💜💛

🛒All items will be delivered straight to your child’s homeroom.
✅Approved for everyday wear at BMS!
📅 Deadline: Monday, August 18th
📲Scan the QR code in the graphic to shop!

Let’s show off that Tiger pride all year long!🐅✨
2 days ago, Benton Middle School
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🏐🔥It’s GAME DAY, Tiger Nation!🔥🏐
Your BMS Lady Tigers are back on our court and ready to bring the heat for their FIRST HOME VOLLEYBALL GAME of the season as they battle the Cope Cougars!🐯💜💛

📅TONIGHT – At HOME
⏰6th Grade – 5 PM | 7th Grade – 6 PM | 8th Grade – 7 PM

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for making it all possible—your support keeps us serving strong!
Let’s pack the stands and cheer our girls to victory!🗣💥
3 days ago, Benton Middle School
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🏀💜BMS Girls Basketball Tryouts Are Almost Here!💜🏀

📅 8th Grade: Sept. 2–3 | 3:00–4:30 PM
📅 7th Grade: Sept. 4–5 | 3:00–4:30 PM

📌IMPORTANT:
Anyone wanting to try out must pick up a waiver from Coach Waxham (C7) or Coach Skinner (CMC) and turn it in by Friday, August 29th!

✨8th graders who make the team will also attend 7th grade tryouts.
🚗Please have your ride ready in the football stadium parking lot promptly at 4:30PM.
📲Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!
3 days ago, Benton Middle School
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🎉It’s Faculty Feature Friday, Tigers!🎉

Today we’re shining the spotlight on Ms. Bylinda Rieves, our new amazing 7th Grade Science teacher!🧪✨

With 37 years in education, Ms. Rieves brings a wealth of experience, a heart for building strong relationships, and a passion for helping students shine.

When she’s not in the classroom, you can find her enjoying yard work, neighborhood walks, hiking trails, relaxing at the beach, or even scuba diving!
She’s also a proud mom, loving grandmother, big football fan, and someone who treasures quality time with family and friends.💛

What are you most excited about being a BMS Tiger?
"I am excited to be a BMS Tiger and a part of a team that strives to provide excellent learning experiences for their students at BMS."🐯📚

Help us give Ms. Rieves a warm Tiger welcome!
6 days ago, Benton Middle School
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🎉The OASIS Spirit Store is BACK OPEN for ROUND 2!🎉

All items are approved for everyday wear at BMS, and orders will be shipped directly to the school for easy distribution!💜💛

⏰ Don’t wait—the store closes at midnight on August 29th!
📲 Scan the QR code or head to: bentonmiddle-spirit25-2.itemorder.com

Let’s gear up for the school year in true Tiger style!🐯
7 days ago, Benton Middle School
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🍎School’s back—and it’s time to make sure your child’s lunch account is ready to go!

💳 Add funds easily:▪️ Use MySchoolBucks (fees apply) ▪️ Or pay cash/check/money order directly to your school’s cafeteria manager

📋 Receive meal benefits?You must reapply each school year! Current benefits expire Sept. 19, 2025Apply now at MySchoolApps.com

📞 Questions? Call the Child Nutrition Department at 549-5046Let’s make sure every student is set for a great year!

#BossierSchools #FuelTheDay #BackToSchool #wintheday
7 days ago, Bossier Schools
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🚗💜Ready to support BMS and snag the ULTIMATE CARLINE PERK?💛✨

For every $10 you donate, your name will be entered into our Carline Raffle for a chance to win a front row parking spot for drop‑off and pick‑up!

✅All proceeds go directly to BMS Hospitality!
✅One winner per grade will be chosen!
🎟️Don’t wait—grab your raffle tickets here: https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/15869/338/False/True

Let’s make a difference for our school while making carline a breeze!🚗💨
⏳Last day to purchase raffle tickets is August 15th!
7 days ago, Benton Middle School
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Good evening, Tigers!🐾🐯 We’re so excited to welcome everyone back tomorrow—it’s going to be a TIGER-ific year!🎉 Just a reminder: student drop-off begins at 7:15 AM. See you bright and early!☀️📚
8 days ago, Benton Middle School
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🐯✨It’s almost time, Tigers!✨🐯
TOMORROW is the first day of school, and we want to make sure you and your student feel confident, informed, and READY! 💜

Swipe through the graphics below for everything you need to know:

📍1st Day Procedures:
– Homeroom rosters will be posted at the bus ramp and cafeteria📝
– Students should report directly to their homeroom (skip the gym!)
– Staff will be in the hallways to help guide students to the right place
– Paper schedules will be handed out during homeroom

🚗Carline Details:
– Drop-off begins at 7:15 AM
– Follow the correct route by entering on Rubicon Road and at the BMS entrance
– Use the designated drop-off zones only
– If you’re dropping off for both BMS & BIS, follow the BMS line

As always, we kindly ask for your patience and grace—the first day always comes with a few bumps as everyone learns the flow. We promise to be out there helping every step of the way!

We can’t wait to kick off an amazing school year together!💛
8 days ago, Benton Middle School
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A HUGE Tiger thank you to all the families and community members who contributed to our Teacher Inservice!💜🐾

Your generosity helped us kick off the school year with full hearts and fresh gear for our teachers and staff. We’re incredibly grateful for your continued support!

An extra special shoutout to Simply Chic for partnering with us to create the perfect shirts to start the year in style!🐅✨ We’re feeling the love and ready to make this the best year yet!🎉
8 days ago, Benton Middle School
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🐯Show your Tiger Pride!🐯 Benton Middle School PTO is selling BMS Tigers yard signs for $20 (24” x 12” with stake included)!💜💛 📍Available NOW in the school office 📲 Order by scanning the QR code or tapping the link below! https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/16071/338/False/True ⚠️ Limited supply Let’s make our neighborhoods ROAR with Benton spirit! 🐾💜💛
9 days ago, Benton Middle School
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What better way to kick off the 2025–2026 school year than with a Chick-fil-A breakfast? Our teachers started the day with full plates and even fuller hearts!💜

A HUGE thank you to the generous donors who helped make this morning extra special!

Your kindness fueled our teachers for a day of planning, prepping, and dreaming big for the year ahead. We are so grateful for the support of our BMS family!🐯
9 days ago, Benton Middle School
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🎉🍧Back to School Night just got even sweeter!🍧🎉 Join us at Benton Middle TONIGHT for a fun-filled evening where you can: 📋 Pick up class schedules 🛍️ Grab spirit wear & supply packs 👋 Meet your teachers 🩺 Check in medications with our school nurse 📚 Drop off any homeroom supplies PLUS… Kona Ice will be on campus serving up icy treats to help us beat the heat!☀️🐯 ⚠️ Please note: BMS lanyards will NOT be available for purchase tonight, but they will be available later this week, so stay tuned! We can’t wait to welcome our Tigers back for an amazing year ahead!💜💛
10 days ago, Benton Middle School
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🐯✨It’s almost time, Tigers!✨🐯
The first day of school is right around the corner, and we want to make sure you and your student feel confident, informed, and READY! 💜

Swipe through the graphics below for everything you need to know:

📍1st Day Procedures:
– Homeroom rosters will be posted at the bus ramp and cafeteria📝
– Students should report directly to their homeroom (skip the gym!)
– Staff will be in the hallways to help guide students to the right place
– Paper schedules will be handed out during homeroom

🚗Carline Details:
– Drop-off begins at 7:15 AM
– Follow the correct route by entering on Rubicon Road and at the BMS entrance
– Use the designated drop-off zones only
– If you’re dropping off for both BMS & BIS, follow the BMS line

As always, we kindly ask for your patience and grace—the first day always comes with a few bumps as everyone learns the flow. We promise to be out there helping every step of the way!

We can’t wait to kick off an amazing school year together!💛
10 days ago, Benton Middle School
carline procedures
carline map revised
tardy
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