Tickets will be sold at lunch on May 2nd & 3rd for $1. All proceeds benefit the Arkansas Children's Hospital. If you would like to play on the student team please fill out this google form. Please know that players will be chosen randomly from the google form responses. Everyone interested might not get to play. We will reach out via email if you were randomly selected.
Just a reminder, as we start to near the end of school, that all balances (lunch, library, MyPaymentsPlus, etc.) must be paid by the end of the school year in order for students to be cleared. Thank you for your help with this.
Join Student Council and Leadership in our spirit week THIS WEEK!
Monday- Jersey Monday -Wear your favorite jersey!
Tuesday- Twin Tuesday - Twin with one of your friends!
Wednesday- BBQ dad and Soccer mom - Dress as one of these parent roles!
Thursday- Pj Day- Wear your comfiest pj’s! Pay $1 for pj’s and $1 for blankets. Proceeds go to American Heart Association.
Friday- Neon Day- Wear your brightest outfit, and bring money to buy neon accessories during your lunch!
West Boys' Soccer tryouts will be held on May 27-28 from 6-7:30 PM at Wolverine Stadium. All athletes must have a current physical on Dragonfly or bring a physical copy to the tryout. Please contact Coach Smith or Coach Estrada at wsmith@bentonvillek12.org or zestrada@bentonvillek12.org for further questions.
Tryouts for the 2024-2025 BWHS Women's Soccer Team are to be held Monday and Tuesday, May 27 & 28, 2024 from 4-5 pm. Participants need to be a current or rising student for BWHS, have a current physical, and have proper soccer attire to try out. Please contact Kerry Castillo at acastillo@bentonvillek12.org if you have any questions.
We will be on an activity schedule this Friday, April 19. Because of that, check-outs from 2:45 PM until the end of the day WILL NOT be possible unless you are able to text your student and get a reply back from them that they are coming to the office. We apologize for the inconvenience, but they will be in a pep rally and there is no way to call for them due to the noise and the activities. If you need to check out your child early on Friday, please plan accordingly and come no later than 2:30 PM.
Students from Leadership and Service Learning are creating something amazing – a TOY DRIVE to lift children's spirits! Mark your calendars because it's happening from Monday, April 15th, all the way through to Tuesday, April 23rd. Why, you ask? Well, we've got big dreams of spreading joy and hope to kids who have cancer. That's right, we're gathering up all sorts of wonderful toys to create something truly magical – A TOY DRIVE! get ready to bring smiles to the faces of children who could use a little extra cheer. These toys will go to the Arkansas Children's Hospital.
So, here's how YOU can be a part of this amazing mission:
Bring in brand-new toys to donate. See the Children's Hospital wish list here.
IMPORTANT - Small toys like, hot wheels, small barbies, rubik's cubes, toy trolls or squishies for example are exactly what we're looking for. Bring them to the Grimsley cafeteria and put them in the toy drive boxes.
Remember, the toy drive runs from April 15th to April 23rd, so don't wait! Let's make a difference together.
Spread the word! Tell your friends, your family, your neighbors – the more, the merrier!
Let's show the world just how much kindness and generosity our school community has to offer. Together, we can make a HUGE difference in the lives of children in need.
Thank you,
Maddy Clow, Shelby Gathright, and Evelyn Christoff Leadership and Service Learning Team.
Attention 8th graders! Get your job shadow forms turned in by April 25. This is the final deadline. Extra copies are available outside of room 1207 or in room 1204. See Crumpler or Edmonson if you have questions or need help securing a job shadow location.
Students interested in becoming a Grimsley Football Student Assistant for the 2024-25 school year will need to fill out the application below and return it to Coach Pearson before April 26th. The applications can be printed off or picked up from Coach Pearson in the Athletic Offices.
As a football student assistant, you would be responsible for the following types of duties:
Providing water at individual, group, and team drills.Keeping track of practice periods. Assisting coaches with filming using iPads, GoPros, Drones, etc.Uploading film of practice/gamesHelping set up drills for coachesCleaning bottles, jugs, and tables. Assisting in keeping our storage room clean and organized. Other duties as assigned.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/144dvwRlrGAIVu8OLvNe6U-j7Cbdbzmrgx3GepkyZ9fs/edit
It's time to show the world what you've got at the most lit event of the year - The Grizzlies Give Hope Talent Show!
Think you've got mad skills? Whether you're a TikTok dance sensation, a comedy genius, a rap god, or a gaming prodigy, show us what you got! This ain't just any talent show, it's your chance to shine like the true rockstar you are!
Here’s what you need to know:
Auditions are due by May 10th via FLIP https://flip.com/89127289
Talent Show is May 28th during Grizzlies Give Hope!
Why should you be part of this epicness? Well, aside from flexing your incredible talents, we've got some lit prizes up for grabs! Plus, think of all the clout you'll get from your adoring fans (aka your friends and fam) cheering you on!
And guess what? We're all about inclusivity and celebrating every kind of talent, so don't hold back, fam! Whether you're into beatboxing, acrobatics, magic tricks, or even DIY crafting, this stage is YOURS!
So, how do you sign up? Easy peasy! Just hit us up at elubera@bentonvillek12.org and let us know you're ready to slay! But hurry, spots are filling up faster than you can say "mic drop"!
Get ready to bring the hype, bring the vibes, and bring your A-game, because this is gonna be legendary! Let's make memories, make magic, and make this talent show one for the books!
See ya on the stage, fam! Let's do this!
Have you needed an event flyer, slideshow, banner, or other design project customized for you and haven’t known who to ask? Have you seen our creations and been impressed? If this sounds like you, on our new DATC website, you can now submit a design request!
Just fill out this form (Request a Design Form) and we will let you know what we think we can do! Since DATC is an artistic club, we have a wide variety of talents among our members. This means that we can help out with a lot of different things, so don’t be afraid to ask us! Please email singers@bentonvillek12.org or ghoshab@bentonvillek12.org for any questions regarding this or questions about the Design, Art, & Technology Club!
Attention Artists & Writers: In honor of Arkansas Peace Week (September 7th through 12th), students can enter an art or writing contest.,
Art Contest: Must take a scan or pic of your 2-dimensional art piece. Deadline: September 27th.
Essay Contest: Must complete response up to 500 words to essay questions. Deadline: September 27th.Prizes: Up to $100 for 1st place.
Students, if you have or find a blue calculator from the library or from your math teacher, please return it to the library ASAP. We need all calculators back right away. Thank you for your help!
Dates: Monday, April 8th (4-6pm) / Monday April 22nd (4-6pm) / Monday, April 29th (4-6pm)
Students are invited to learn about research, constructing arguments, and public speaking. If you want to learn more about debate, we encourage you to sign up! This program is designed for 5th - 8th grade students. Registration is required: Register for April 8th / Register for April 22nd / Register for April 29th
Date: Wednesday, April 24th from 5-6pm. Aspiring authors in grades 7th - 12th are invited to BPL's Creative Writing Club! During this event, we will share writing ideas, participate in creative writing activities, and more! Please come prepared with your writing tools of choice (laptop, tablet, lucky pencil, etc...), as we will spend time working on your current project in each session. Registration is required - you can register here.
Tennis tryouts are on April 23rd for the girls and April 24th for the boys from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm at Memorial Park. Any questions please contact Coach Sullivan at jsullivan@bentonvillek12.org
This month is the last month for checking out books or other items from the library, so get all your requests in! The last day to check out a book or other item is Friday, May 3rd. All books and other library items will be due back to the library first thing on Monday, May 6th.
If you are interested in trying out for the Grimsley volleyball team, please review the flyer below! Make sure to register for tryouts, as well as go through the informational slides! You will need a current physical and medical history form on file to tryout!
Contact Coach Brinkley with any questions! abrinkley@bentonvillek12.org
Ozark Natural Science Center (located in Madison County between Huntsville and Eureka Springs) is offering 2 camp opportunities, with scholarships available!
Spring Break Camp: March 18-21 for ages 8-14.
Summer Camp: Various dates in June and July at 2 different locations (day camps and overnight camps available).
See here for details!
Are you interested in creating artistic projects such as graphic design works, collages, drawings, coded games, short videos, and more? Would you like to share your creations with the school? If so, enter our DATC design challenge! The prompt is to create your best futuristic inspired work! Anything is accepted as long as it has artistic elements, and relates back to our prompt. Challenge winners will receive special recognition on our website, and the morning announcements. Deadline is April 20th. Click here (Futuristic Challenge) for more information and click here (Design Submission Form) to share your challenge project! Please email singers@bentonvillek12.org or ghoshab@bentonvillek12.org for any questions!
Applications are open for Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS)! GEMS is a free, weeklong summer STEM program for 5-12 graders hosted at U.S. Army research laboratories and engineering centers across the country. The number of one-week sessions varies per site, with most hosting between two and five. There is no cost for students to participate, and students that complete the entire one-week session will receive a $125 stipend. Spots are filling up fast, so don't wait! Apply today at www.usaeop.com/program/gems.
Come walk or run with friends before school from 730am-815am. Please email Mr. Bryant if interested in joining.
jbryant@bentonvillek12.org
Beginning on Monday, August 28, students will be charged for missing ID badges. If a student loses their badge, the replacement cost is $5.00. This will be charged in the student's MyPaymentPlus account. Parents are responsible for getting this paid in a timely manner.
If students do not have their ID badges by the start of class each day, they will have to get a temporary badge. Three instances of this will result in a meeting with an administrator and a lunch detention.
Please nominate staff members for April Staff of the Month. The Google Form will be available through Friday, April 26. Winners will be announced the last week of the month.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO6NjU9HQTnH653Pz5WGxX4qWVtbebtai0aCc2pIMn9laQ9Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
In order to check out a student, parent or emergency contact must come up to the building and ring the bell. Please be sure to have ID available just in case it is needed. Persons not on the contact list will not be allowed in the building and are not able to check out a student. If someone needs to be added to the contact list, go to the Etrieve account on the Bentonville Schools website. This is where residency verification paperwork is uploaded every year. Go to Emergency Contacts and add in the contact information. This information rolls into the system overnight, so please be sure to do this in a timely fashion. The information will take 1-2 days to become active.
You can click here to access the Meal Magic Family Portal, where you can check lunch balances, add money to a lunch account, and apply for free/reduced lunch.
Just a reminder about the District attendance policies. All excuses for absences must be received within three school days of the absence. The District policy requires that we have medical documentation to excuse an absence medically. The policy does allow for five (5) parent excuses per semester for illness. This is for when a student does not feel well but is not sick enough to go to the doctor. A parent needs to contact the school either by phone (479.360.7500) or through the attendance email (gjhsattendanceclerk@bentonvillek12.org). After the five (5) parent notes have been used, absences can only be excused with an official medical excuse.
Medical excuses can also be sent to the email. For the medical excuse, just take a picture of the excuse and attach it to the email.
Please be aware that the District policy does not allow us to excuse days for travel/vacation, even with a parent contact.
The policy is also specific about excuses for bereavement. We can excuse days, with documentation such as an obituary or funeral program, for the death of a parent, sibling, grandparent, great-grandparent, or relative who lives in the home.