BMS Parents, We Need Your Help! Just a few minutes of your time can make a BIG difference for our schools! The Federal Impact Aid Survey helps secure important funding that directly benefits our students, and it only takes 1–5 minutes to complete! 📅 Deadline: October 23, 2026 Visit www.bossierschools.org/impactaid to learn more and for a link to the survey. Thank you for taking a few minutes to help support our BMS students and schools! 💜💛

WE'RE HIRING!

Benton Middle School is looking for a 7th Grade Math Teacher to join our Tiger family!

We're looking for someone who loves working with middle school students, is passionate about teaching, and is ready to make a difference at BMS!

📚 Position: 7th Grade Math Teacher

📧 Interested or have questions? Reach out to nicholas.almasy@bossierschools.org for more information!

What better way to wrap up the week than with a Sonic drink?!💜🥤💛 A HUGE thank you to the Madelyn Stanfield family for treating our BMS teachers and staff to Sonic drinks yesterday! Such a thoughtful surprise and the perfect little pick-me-up to end the week! We are so thankful for families who go out of their way to make our teachers and staff feel appreciated!🐅

Congratulations to our newly elected BMS Student Council Officers!

🎉 President: Whitley Netherton
🎉 Vice President: Harper Cook
🎉 Secretary: Conly Rose Burroughs

We are so proud of these students and excited to see them represent BMS this year!

📢 A quick election update: Due to a technology issue, we will be holding a new election for the Treasurer and Parliamentarian positions. Voting will remain open through next Thursday, with results announced next Friday.

Thank you to all of our students who ran for office and everyone who participated in voting! 💜💛

⚽Congratulations to our 2027 BMS Lady Tigers Soccer Team! ⚽

We're excited to welcome our new players and have our returning girls back for another season!

Please keep an eye on the app for our upcoming parent meeting date and time. We'll share those details soon!

Looking forward to a great season! 💜💛

📸 BMS YEARBOOK FLASH SALE! 📸

Missed out on purchasing last year's yearbook? Here's your chance!

We have a limited number of 2025-2026 BMS Yearbooks available for just $40 each!

📅 October 16-31st
💰 $40 while supplies last!

Don't miss your chance to grab a copy and look back on all the memories from last school year!

📲 Scan the QR code on the graphic or order using the link below!

🔗 https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/25741/338/False/True

Once they're gone, they're gone! 💜💛

🎯 TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT! 🎯

BMS Archery is hosting an Archery Clinic October 19-20! Whether you're new to archery or looking to sharpen your skills, come get some practice in with us!

📅 October 19-20th
📍 Benton Intermediate School Gym
💰 $5 per 30-minute session

Cash, check, and card accepted!

🎯 Ready to take aim? Sign up here!
🔗 https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/25750/338/False/True

Come out, have some fun, and support BMS Archery! 💜💛

👻☕ BOOKS & BREW WITH YOUR BOO IS BACK! 👻☕

BMS is teaming up with Wildflower Coffee Truck for our 2nd Annual Books & Brew with Your Boo!

📅 Friday, October 23rd
⏰ 6:45 AM – 7:45 AM
📍 Benton Middle School

Parents, grandparents, and family members, we'd love for you to join us! Come shop the Scholastic Book Fair with your BMS student and grab a coffee from Wildflower Coffee Truck while you're here! ☕📚

🚗 Parking will be available in front of the school for this event.

Can't make it in person? You can still shop our Book Fair online!

🛍️ https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=6218560

We can't wait to see all of our BMS BOOs! 👻💜

💜💛 1ST ANNUAL TIGER SHOWDOWN! 💜💛

It's PURPLE vs. GOLD as our Benton Lady Tigers take the field for a little friendly competition! You don't want to miss this one!

📅 Monday, October 19th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 BMS Softball Field

🥎 YOUTH NIGHT! We want to see our future Lady Tigers at the ballpark! Any youth softball player wearing her team jersey gets in FREE AND gets to join our Lady Tigers on the field for the National Anthem!

🎟️ TICKETS: Scan the QR code on the graphic or purchase online here:
🔗 https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/25729/338/False/True

🍔 COME HUNGRY! Woody's Smoke-N-Que will be on site serving up some great food! Even better, 15% of their profits will go right back to BMS Softball!

Let's pack the stands, support our girls, and make our first Tiger Showdown a great one! 💜💛

SEE Y'ALL MONDAY! 🥎🔥

🏀💜 BMS GIRLS BASKETBALL SPIRIT STORE IS OPEN! 💜🏀

Lady Tiger fans, it's time to gear up for basketball season!!🔥

We've got some GOOD stuff in this store! From tees and sweatshirts to cute Tiger accessories, there's something for everyone!

🛍️ Scan the QR code on the graphic to shop or click the link below!

🔗 ORDER HERE: https://bmsbasketballteamgear26.itemorder.com/shop/home/

⏰ ORDER DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 6TH AT 11:59 PM!

📦 Orders will be delivered within 3–4 weeks after the store closes.

Don't wait until the last minute! Grab your favorites and get ready to cheer on our BMS Lady Tigers this basketball season!

💜💛 CAMPUS OF THE MONTH!💛💜

We are proud to share that Benton Middle School has been recognized as Campus of the Month! 🐯

A HUGE thank you to our incredible custodial staff who work hard every single day to keep our school clean, our grounds looking great, and our campus a place we can all be proud of!

So much of what they do happens behind the scenes, but it certainly doesn't go unnoticed! We appreciate all that you do for BMS!

Help us show our custodial crew some love!

🩷🥎 PINK OUT THE PARK!🥎🩷

Tomorrow night, our Benton Lady Tigers take on the Stanley Lady Panthers on our HOME field! We need our Tiger family to wear PINK and pack the stands!

We'll also be honoring breast cancer survivor Mrs. Beth Gebhardt, who will throw out our ceremonial first pitch to her daughter, Avery, our Honorary Lady Tiger for the night! 🩷

📅 Thursday, October 15th
⏰ Ceremony: 5:45 PM | Game: 6:00 PM
📍 BMS Softball Field
🎟️ $5 Tickets | Ages 5 & under FREE
🌮 Sizzle & Drizzle Southern Heat food truck on site!

🎟️ Online Tickets: https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/25517/338/False/True

Come support our Lady Tigers and help us make this a special night!

**WEAR PINK. PACK THE PARK. GO LADY TIGERS!** 💜🩷

⚽️ Calling all future BMS Boys Soccer players! ⚽️ It’s time to get back on the field! 🐅 BMS Boys Soccer Tryouts are coming up October 19-21! 📅 October 19-21 ⏰ 2:45-4:45 PM 📍 Newman Mason Turf Field 🚨 IMPORTANT TRYOUT INFO: All players must sign up by completing the Google Form using the QR code on the graphic. No walk-ons will be allowed! Players must also bring a completed waiver to tryouts. Waivers can be picked up in Room A4. Be sure to check the graphic for the full list of items to bring! Let’s kick off another great season! GO TIGERS! 💜🐅

WE'RE HIRING!

Benton Middle School is looking for a 7th Grade Math Teacher to join our Tiger family!

We're looking for someone who loves working with middle school students, is passionate about teaching, and is ready to make a difference at BMS!

📚 Position: 7th Grade Math Teacher
📧 Interested or have questions? Reach out to nicholas.almasy@bossierschools.org for more information!

🐯 INTRODUCING OUR 2026–2027 BMS STUDENT OF THE YEAR! 🏆

Please join us in giving a HUGE congratulations to Adley Pepper, our Benton Middle School Student of the Year! 🎉

Adley was selected from an outstanding group of eighth-grade finalists who represented BMS so well throughout the selection process. We are incredibly proud of each of these students!

This is such a special honor, and we couldn't be more excited to have Adley representing Benton Middle School!

Congratulations, Adley! Your Tiger family is cheering you on as you move forward in the Student of the Year competition! 💜💛

WAY TO GO, ADLEY! 🐯🏆

🎃📚 SPOOK-TACULAR FUN IS COMING TO THE TIGER LIBRARY! 👻💜

Our Scholastic Book Fair kicks off October 16–23rd, and we've got some extra treats in store for our Tigers!

📚 Shop your favorite books, posters, and fun goodies!

🐔 Chick-fil-A Lunch Raffle! Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win Chick-fil-A lunch for YOU and 3 friends!

👻 Tower of Terror Giveaway! Every Book Fair purchase earns an entry into a drawing for a stack of some of our favorite books!

🎃 And don't forget! Every purchase also enters you into a drawing for a $100 gift basket filled with goodies!

Come shop, support our Tiger Library, and maybe even walk away with a little something extra! 🐯

See you at the Book Fair, Tigers! 📚

🎯🏹 READY, AIM, TIGERS! 💜💛

It's time to dust off those bows! BMS Archery is gearing up for another season, and we're excited to get our Tigers back on target!

📅 Mark Your Calendars!
🏹 October 13–16 | Archery PE Unit
🏹 October 19 & 20 | Archery Clinics
🏹 October 26 & 27 | Archery Tryouts
🏹 November 4 | First Practice & Parent Meeting

Interested in joining BMS Archery? Be sure to scan the QR codes on the graphic for important clinic and tryout information!

🎯 Bows and arrows will be provided! Students who have their own NASP-approved Genesis bow are welcome to bring it.

We can't wait to see our Tigers take aim at a great season! 💜🐯

💜TIGER FANS, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED! 💛 Headed to the Tiger P.A.W. Classic tonight? Be sure to stop by the T-Shirt & Hat Bar from Krewe Customs! 👕 T-shirts & sweatshirts in various sizes, colors, and brands! 🧢 Hat bar available, too! ✨ Pick your favorite design and have it pressed right there on the spot! Even better? All shirt designs are approved for everyday wear at BMS! A big THANK YOU to Krewe Customs for joining us tonight! Come cheer on our Tigers and grab some new Tiger gear while you’re there! 💜💛

📚🎃 It's almost BOOK FAIR time at BMS! 👻📚

Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming October 16–23, and we're excited to get some new books in the hands of our Tigers! 💜💛

Students will have the opportunity to shop during their ELA class or before school beginning at 7:00 AM.

💳 Parents, don't forget about eWallet! It's an easy, cash-free way for your student to shop! You can load money onto their account ahead of time, and even share the link with grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other family members who may want to contribute!

What a great way for family to help encourage a love of reading! 📖

👇 Set up or update your student's eWallet here:

https://account.scholastic.com/my-scholastic/profile/ewallet.html?fairID=6218560&sUCN=600167709

We can't wait to see what our Tigers pick out! 🐯📚

🏈💜💛 TOMORROW NIGHT, IT'S GOING DOWN AT BMS! 💛💜🏈

The 2nd Annual PAW BOWL is HERE, and we're ready for a night of Tiger football!! 🔥🐅

💜 BENTON PURPLE vs. BENTON WHITE🤍

📅 Tuesday, October 13th
🏈 7th Grade kicks off at 5:00 PM
🏈 8th Grade follows

🎶 Plus, performances by the BHS Band, BMS Cheer, and BMS Dance!

We're bringing the football, the school spirit, and a whole lot of TIGER PRIDE! We need our stands PACKED and our Tiger fans LOUD! 📣

👕 Don't forget your Paw Bowl shirt!
Grab yours here: https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/25501/338/False/True

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/25504/338/False/True

See y'all at the PAW BOWL!🏈