Student Announcements



Thomas Jefferson Leadership Academy Fall Festival Volunteers

Want to Help Make Fall Festival Awesome? TJLA’s Fall Festival is coming up, and they need BHS student volunteers! Help make this fun event a success for students, families, and teachers. Sign up for volunteer opportunities here. Questions? Email Samantha Hartman at slhartman84@gmail.com. Thanks for helping make Fall Festival unforgettable!


Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for seniors.

CLICK HERE for how to create an account. CLICK HERE for a presentation. Even if you do not qualify for federal aid, the form is usually required for all merit or academic scholarships.


Science Peer Tutoring Club Meeting

Please join us for an informational meeting on how to become a science peer tutor. We will be meeting on Friday, Oct. 2 during 6.5 Flex in Room 249. If you need more information reach out to Mrs. Smith at tsmith@bentonvillek12.org. 


ACT & SAT FREE Practice Ideas

CLICK HERE for free ACT released tests and answers.  CLICK HERE for free SAT released tests and answers. Follow announcements for other free options hosted at school.  Don't understand a problem?  Search for solutions on YouTube or take them to your teacher for help.


Mu Alpha Theta (MATh) Meeting

Math enthusiasts, competitors, and tutors, join MATh this Friday, October 2nd during 6.5 FLEX for the next club meeting. We will introduce our leadership team and talk about our tutoring, AMC, and club plans! Didn't come in September? No worries, join us NOW! Can't make it? Check our Google Classroom after the meeting.


Pause for PAWS w/ OSCAR!

BHS, let's spread kindness! Take a moment to Pass Along Words of Sentiment that encourage, uplift, inspire, or thank someone while saying hi to our BHS therapy dog, Oscar! You will have the option to write a note or share a verbal shout out. North Commons, Wed., 9/30, all 3 lunches. See you there! #PauseforPAWS


Remote Control Sailboat Racing on Lake Bentonville - 10/30, 10/31, and 11/1

CLICK HERE for details on the 2026 National Championship Regatta that will be held on Lake Bentonville.


Witch Way to the Hallowings Event at Legends Air Center

Enjoy decorated planes and aircraft on display for a trick-or-treat event.  Saturday, 10/31/26, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Legends Air Center, Exhibit Hangar 2205 SW I Street, Bentonville.  It is a spooky, high-flying adventure.


Voter Registration Deadline - October 4, 2026

CLICK HERE for information about voting in Benton County, Arkansas.  All students and staff 18 or older are encouraged to vote in the coming election.  Early Voting begins 10/4/26. Election Day is 11/3/26. You must be 18 on or before 11/3/26.


College & Career Visits

Sign Up in RTI! These groups will be visiting the College & Career Center (N217): Sept. 29, 6.2 Davidson College (NC) | Oct. 1, 6.3 Vanderbilt University | Oct. 1, 6.4 U.S. Air Force | Oct. 2, 6.5 Washington University in St. Louis


Computer Science Honor Society - Intro Meeting

Interested in joining the Computer Science Honor Society? Sign up for 6.5 Flex on October 2nd! Hear about activities, learning opportunities, service projects, and more! All can attend. We will discuss membership requirements at the meeting. Contact bstoesz@bentonvillek12.org with questions. 


United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) March 6-13 in DC

This competitive, merit-based program brings two high school juniors or seniors from each state to DC for an intensive study of federal government. Apply by 10/9. CLICK HERE for details. A $12,500 college scholarship is included.


Choir Fall Concert

Join us Thursday, Oct 1 at 7:00 PM in the Arend Arts Center! Featuring guest conductor Dr. Joshua Oppenheim from Kansas State University and a special tribute to Dolly Parton. Bring your friends and family—see you there! ??


SkillsUSA Club Meeting

Our second meeting of the year is Friday, October 2nd during 6.6 Flex. We'll be holding officer presentations, so stop by to meet your leadership team and hear what's coming up this semester. Come see what SkillsUSA is all about!


Photography/Film Club Meeting

Join us for our second meeting on Friday, October 2nd during 6.5 Flex! We'll be holding officer presentations, so come hear about upcoming projects and get to know your club leadership. All skill levels welcome, whether you're behind the camera or just love the creative process.


PTO Food Truck Design Contest

?? DESIGN CONTEST! ??Create a poster for Food Truck Thursday – October 29 for a chance to win a FREE meal voucher to the food truck of your choice! Include all 12 food trucks and the PTO Tent. More info here. Submit your poster to bentonvilletigerpto@gmail.com by October 15 and make sure the PTO can access your file!


Boys Volleyball Club Meeting

The Boys Volleyball Club (The Volleybros) will have our first informational meeting on Friday 10/2 during 6.6 Flex in the Main Gym.  All levels of talent are welcome.  We will talk about future events and give you the chance to get a shirt for $10.  Email Coach Barnes with any questions and please sign up in RTI.


College & CAREER OPTIONS after High School

S.W.I.M. - Serve Where It Matters is an event designed for high school students who want to learn about a career as an Arkansas Game Warden.  Students will get a hands-on look at the job. CLICK HERE to see details.  CLICK HERE to register.


Bentonville Marching Invitational - Oct. 3

On October 3, the Bentonville Band Program will host the Bentonville Marching Invitational, welcoming over 3,000 student participants. Please do not leave vehicles parked at the TAC or Softball/Baseball Fields after 8:00 a.m. Any vehicles remaining in these areas after 8:00 a.m. will be moved to another campus location at the owner’s expense to accommodate our visiting guests.


NWACC - LIFE Fair - Seniors

Are you the first in your family to attend college? Is English your second (or third) language? Is it hard to picture yourself in college? If so, please join us on this field trip November 6th from 9am to 2pm. Visit N236 for a permission slip or email Dr. Powell kpowell@bentonvillek12.org


Join The Striking Tigers!!! Bowling meeting for those interested in bowling for BHS

We will be having a meeting during flex 6.4 in the main gym. It is listed as Bowling in RTI with Coach Cherico. Open to everyone, and I will give all the details about the upcoming season. If you have any questions, email me at tcherico@bentonvillek12.org.Go Tigers!!!


Someone parked in my spot! What should I do?

Step 1: Confirm that it is in fact your spot, note the time, and take a picture of the license plate of the car in your spot. Step 2: Go park in visitors.  Step 3: Most important step!! Go into the North Office and fill out the clipboard that someone else parked in your spot, please include the noted time.


Student Check Out Procedures

Parents must call the checkout line at 254-5100 (select option 1) to check out student drivers. All students must come to the North Office to check out. Parents/guardians of 9/10th grade non-driving students must come into the office to check out their student. The office will not call students out of class in advance to wait for parents.


2026 TIGER VOLLEYBALL THEMES

In case you needed another reason to dress up, join us in The Jungle for 2026 Tiger Volleyball. Here are the themes!


2026 TIGER FOOTBALL THEMES

DRESS UP AND JOIN US IN THE JUNGLE! WE NEED YOU IN THE STUDENT SECTION. CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF THIS SEASON'S THEMES. WE'LL BE LOOKING FOR BEST DRESSED ALL SEASON LONG.


Counselor Corner

Counselor Corner is now open near the entrance of the South Commons on Fridays during all three lunches. Come see your friendly counselors with questions or concerns.  We look forward to seeing you on Fridays!!


VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Contest

The VFW hosts a Patriotic Audio Essay Competition.  Students in grades 9-12 can submit an essay titled "What a Veteran Taught Me About America." CLICK HERE for contest details. Deadline: October 31


Bell-to-Bell No Cell Reminders

The District revised Policy 4.47 for Possession and Use of Personal Electronic Devices on July 1, 2025, to comply with the Arkansas Bell-to-Bell No Cell statute. The policy has been released to parents in the 7-12 Handbook (see page 44). The procedures for grades 9-12 are linked here.


Election Page Volunteer Information and Application

An Arkansas HS student can have an excused absence for working as an "election page" (AR Code § 7-4-116 (2024). This is a formal program sponsored by a county board of election commissioners. CLICK HERE for details of the application, required training on 10/10/26, and election day work hours on 11/3/26.  CLICK HERE for the application.


Senior College App Timelines and NEW News

The NEW AR ACCESS Portal will open in October to apply to Arkansas colleges. We will help you register during September. The Common App is now open and helps you apply to over 1,100 schools around the US and the world. October 1: Complete FAFSA and create your AR SAMS account for scholarships.