There’s still time to sign up for the Germany trip!
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience Munich, Innsbruck, Lucerne, Heidelberg, and more—especially during Christmas season!🎄
Use the QR code or visit the tour website for more details and to get started:
https://my.passports.com/login?g=JENGLE2026-5
Let us know if you have any questions—we’d love to have you join us on this unforgettable trip!
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience Munich, Innsbruck, Lucerne, Heidelberg, and more—especially during Christmas season!🎄
Use the QR code or visit the tour website for more details and to get started:
https://my.passports.com/login?g=JENGLE2026-5
Let us know if you have any questions—we’d love to have you join us on this unforgettable trip!

Benton High School Cross Country Tryouts are coming up!
📅 May 13, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Benton High School Track
⚠️ Important: A physical must be submitted to Coach Matthews before tryouts in order to participate.
See the graphic for qualification standards and additional details!
📅 May 13, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Benton High School Track
⚠️ Important: A physical must be submitted to Coach Matthews before tryouts in order to participate.
See the graphic for qualification standards and additional details!

🥎 BMS Softball Tryouts are Here! 🥎
📅 May 7–8
⏰ After school until 4:45 PM
📍 BMS Softball Field
Registration is required.
👉 Deadline to sign up: May 4th
📲 Scan the QR code or use the link to sign up:
https://forms.gle/5oY6goe7aioLsXvy9
📩 Questions? Email Coach Foster at brittany.foster@bossierschools.org.
📅 May 7–8
⏰ After school until 4:45 PM
📍 BMS Softball Field
Registration is required.
👉 Deadline to sign up: May 4th
📲 Scan the QR code or use the link to sign up:
https://forms.gle/5oY6goe7aioLsXvy9
📩 Questions? Email Coach Foster at brittany.foster@bossierschools.org.

💜 It’s National Assistant Principal Week! 💜
We are so grateful for Mrs. Umphries and Mrs. Sprankle and the way they show up for our students, staff, and families every single day!
Thank you both for everything you do to make Benton Middle such a special place!🐅
We are so grateful for Mrs. Umphries and Mrs. Sprankle and the way they show up for our students, staff, and families every single day!
Thank you both for everything you do to make Benton Middle such a special place!🐅

🎶 Looking for a fun elective? 🎶
Benton Middle Choir might be the perfect fit for you! Whether you love to sing, want to learn how to read music, or just want to be part of something fun and rewarding—there’s a place for you here!💜
✨ No audition required
✨ Open to all students
✨ Opportunities to perform, grow, and be part of an award-winning group
Have questions? Reach out to Mrs. Allen for more info!
Benton Middle Choir might be the perfect fit for you! Whether you love to sing, want to learn how to read music, or just want to be part of something fun and rewarding—there’s a place for you here!💜
✨ No audition required
✨ Open to all students
✨ Opportunities to perform, grow, and be part of an award-winning group
Have questions? Reach out to Mrs. Allen for more info!

💜 Join us as we celebrate our military-connected students! 💜
Benton Middle School will be hosting our Purple Up Assembly on April 15th at 9:00AM in the BMS Gym, and we would love for our parents and community members to be part of this special morning!
Let’s come together to honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of our military families.
Students may wear their official Purple Up t-shirt or a purple uniform shirt to show their support!
Benton Middle School will be hosting our Purple Up Assembly on April 15th at 9:00AM in the BMS Gym, and we would love for our parents and community members to be part of this special morning!
Let’s come together to honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of our military families.
Students may wear their official Purple Up t-shirt or a purple uniform shirt to show their support!

🎶✨Calling all future Benton Color Guard members!✨🎶
Auditions for the 2026–2027 school year are coming up, and we’d love to see YOU there! Whether you’re new or returning, this is your chance to be part of something fun, competitive, and full of school spirit!💜💛
📅 May 11–14
📍 BMS Gym (after school until 4 PM)
Be sure to have your tryout packet completed before auditions begin and come ready to move in athletic gear!
Auditions for the 2026–2027 school year are coming up, and we’d love to see YOU there! Whether you’re new or returning, this is your chance to be part of something fun, competitive, and full of school spirit!💜💛
📅 May 11–14
📍 BMS Gym (after school until 4 PM)
Be sure to have your tryout packet completed before auditions begin and come ready to move in athletic gear!

🍎BMS Staff Appreciation Week is Almost Here!🍎
Our BMS teachers and staff show up every day for our students—pouring into them, supporting them, and making a difference in ways that often go unseen.🐯
Let’s take this week to pour back into them!✨
Our PTO is working hard to make Staff & Faculty Appreciation Week extra special, and we would love your help!
For every $25 donated, you’ll receive a reserved seat at the Spring Academic Assemblies.
Every contribution, big or small, helps us celebrate the incredible people who make BMS what it is.
👉 Donate here: https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/21092/338/False/True
Thank you for helping us love on our staff the way they deserve!🎉
Our BMS teachers and staff show up every day for our students—pouring into them, supporting them, and making a difference in ways that often go unseen.🐯
Let’s take this week to pour back into them!✨
Our PTO is working hard to make Staff & Faculty Appreciation Week extra special, and we would love your help!
For every $25 donated, you’ll receive a reserved seat at the Spring Academic Assemblies.
Every contribution, big or small, helps us celebrate the incredible people who make BMS what it is.
👉 Donate here: https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/21092/338/False/True
Thank you for helping us love on our staff the way they deserve!🎉

REMINDER:
✨ Hey Future BHS Tigers… it’s time! ✨
Benton High is so excited to welcome incoming freshmen and their families to BHS Freshman Scheduling Nights!
This is a BIG step as your student gets ready for high school, and we can’t wait to help you get started!
📅 Pick a date that works best for your family and scan the QR code to grab your spot! Each session is about an hour and will walk you through everything you need to know.
👨👩👧 Parents, be sure to attend with your student!
Let’s get these future Tigers set up for success! We can’t wait to see you there!
✨ Hey Future BHS Tigers… it’s time! ✨
Benton High is so excited to welcome incoming freshmen and their families to BHS Freshman Scheduling Nights!
This is a BIG step as your student gets ready for high school, and we can’t wait to help you get started!
📅 Pick a date that works best for your family and scan the QR code to grab your spot! Each session is about an hour and will walk you through everything you need to know.
👨👩👧 Parents, be sure to attend with your student!
Let’s get these future Tigers set up for success! We can’t wait to see you there!

🐯💜April Tiger Talks is here!🐯💜
This month, we’re focusing on stress management and how we can help our students navigate busy schedules and testing with confidence!
A few small habits can make a big difference—take a look!💛
This month, we’re focusing on stress management and how we can help our students navigate busy schedules and testing with confidence!
A few small habits can make a big difference—take a look!💛

✨🎨So proud of our talented Tigers!🎨✨
7th grader Laura Hartley earned 3rd Place in the Bossier Schools i3 Art Expo Fashion Show this past weekend!👏
Her dress, designed using reusable bags and candy wrappers, was the perfect mix of creativity, innovation, and style!♻️🍬
Way to represent BMS so well, Laura!🐾💛
7th grader Laura Hartley earned 3rd Place in the Bossier Schools i3 Art Expo Fashion Show this past weekend!👏
Her dress, designed using reusable bags and candy wrappers, was the perfect mix of creativity, innovation, and style!♻️🍬
Way to represent BMS so well, Laura!🐾💛

🎶Big things happening in our band program!🎶
On Tuesday, March 24, our 8th grade band—along with a select group of 7th graders—performed three pieces for a panel of distinguished judges at the District VIII Large Ensemble Assessment. Their hard work paid off in a big way…they earned superior ratings and brought home a sweepstakes trophy!🏆
We’re so proud of these students and the dedication they’ve shown all year. Now it’s time to keep the momentum going!
Join us in wishing them luck as they prepare for their next performance at the Louisiana Large Ensemble Assessment in Natchitoches in just a few weeks. Let’s go, Tigers! 🐾🎶
On Tuesday, March 24, our 8th grade band—along with a select group of 7th graders—performed three pieces for a panel of distinguished judges at the District VIII Large Ensemble Assessment. Their hard work paid off in a big way…they earned superior ratings and brought home a sweepstakes trophy!🏆
We’re so proud of these students and the dedication they’ve shown all year. Now it’s time to keep the momentum going!
Join us in wishing them luck as they prepare for their next performance at the Louisiana Large Ensemble Assessment in Natchitoches in just a few weeks. Let’s go, Tigers! 🐾🎶


🐯 FREE DRESS DAY = YES PLEASE 🐯
Mark your calendars for this Thursday, April 2nd!
Students may participate for $5 (cash or online payment), and every dollar goes toward snacks for students during LEAP testing!🍎📚
💻 Paying online? Be sure to include your student’s name and homeroom teacher at checkout.
Payment Link: https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/21405/338/False/True
Thank you for supporting our Tigers!💜
Mark your calendars for this Thursday, April 2nd!
Students may participate for $5 (cash or online payment), and every dollar goes toward snacks for students during LEAP testing!🍎📚
💻 Paying online? Be sure to include your student’s name and homeroom teacher at checkout.
Payment Link: https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/21405/338/False/True
Thank you for supporting our Tigers!💜

🥎🐯 SOFTBALL UNDEFEATED DISTRICT CHAMPIONS 🐯🥎
Our Lady Tigers finished district play 10-0 and brought home the championship!💜💛
What an incredible season and a true testament to their hard work!
To our 8th graders—thank you for the way you’ve led, competed, and represented BMS. Your impact will last far beyond this season!
Congratulations, Lady Tigers! We are so proud of you!🐯
Our Lady Tigers finished district play 10-0 and brought home the championship!💜💛
What an incredible season and a true testament to their hard work!
To our 8th graders—thank you for the way you’ve led, competed, and represented BMS. Your impact will last far beyond this season!
Congratulations, Lady Tigers! We are so proud of you!🐯


Reminder! A first-of-its-kind middle and high school SPED Expo is from 5-7 tonight at Bossier Instructional Center, 2719 Airline Drive. Help your child thrive by learning what services and resources are available to families. Scan the QR code in the flyer or visit https://bit.ly/SPEDExpo to sign up!

🏃♀️🏃♂️ LAST CALL to sign up for next season’s BMS Cross Country! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Make sure you join our SPOND group to stay in the loop on all things Cross Country: https://spond.com/invite/SLVOC
✨ Important Info:
• We’re getting brand new uniforms this year!
• Uniform cost: $60 (includes top & bottom)
• Uniform purchase link: https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/20119/338/False/True
• Our gear shop will be opening soon — watch SPOND for updates
• Fundraiser coming soon! We’ll be using SnapMobile, just like last year
❓ Questions email: jason.engle@bossierschools.org
Let’s get ready for an awesome XC year! 💜💛
Make sure you join our SPOND group to stay in the loop on all things Cross Country: https://spond.com/invite/SLVOC
✨ Important Info:
• We’re getting brand new uniforms this year!
• Uniform cost: $60 (includes top & bottom)
• Uniform purchase link: https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/20119/338/False/True
• Our gear shop will be opening soon — watch SPOND for updates
• Fundraiser coming soon! We’ll be using SnapMobile, just like last year
❓ Questions email: jason.engle@bossierschools.org
Let’s get ready for an awesome XC year! 💜💛

We are proud to recognize one of our very own Tigers!🐯💜💛
Om Ganapathy, an 8th grader at Benton Middle School, earned 2nd place in the Optimist Club of Bossier City’s Oratorical Scholarship Contest!🎤👏
Om did an incredible job representing BMS in a competitive field of student speakers. What an accomplishment!
Way to go, Om!💜

🎶🐯Way to go, Tigers!!💜💛
On Friday, March 27, our BMS Choir students performed three songs from memory and earned a SUPERIOR rating from the judges!👏
They also took on sightreading—learning and performing brand new music on the spot during a timed session—as part of their overall score.
These students showed up, gave it their all, and represented BMS with true Tiger pride!
🎤 Be on the lookout for information about choir signups for next school year—including Choir Club during flex rotation!
On Friday, March 27, our BMS Choir students performed three songs from memory and earned a SUPERIOR rating from the judges!👏
They also took on sightreading—learning and performing brand new music on the spot during a timed session—as part of their overall score.
These students showed up, gave it their all, and represented BMS with true Tiger pride!
🎤 Be on the lookout for information about choir signups for next school year—including Choir Club during flex rotation!

🥎Let’s go, Lady Tigers!!🥎
It’s GAME DAY and our girls are heading into their final two district games with an 8-0 district record!🔥
📍 Tinsley Fields
🆚 Elm Grove – 5:00 PM
🆚 Haughton – 6:15 PM
Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on as they go finish what they started!🐯
It’s GAME DAY and our girls are heading into their final two district games with an 8-0 district record!🔥
📍 Tinsley Fields
🆚 Elm Grove – 5:00 PM
🆚 Haughton – 6:15 PM
Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on as they go finish what they started!🐯

🐯⚽CO-DISTRICT CHAMPS!!🐯⚽
Our BMS Boys Soccer team had an outstanding season and finished strong as Co-District Champions!
This group put in the work, competed hard, and made us proud every step of the way. Let’s go, Tigers!💜💛

