Benson Elementary School -

Students are getting ready for Red Ribbon Week® 2023, Oct. 23-27! This year’s theme is "Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free." JCPS believes in a drug free future for all of it students! Here are some fun activities the celebration going all week long, as we encourage everyone to pledge to live drug free! https://bit.ly/3tKyRc8 #BeKindToYourMindLiveDrugFree #RedRibbonWeek

Important Information: Our buses are about to leave Benson Middle School. Please meet you student at their bus stop in they are normally a bus rider.

Bus 616 is running about 30-45mins late.

Llamando a todos los héroes: ¡En NSLW celebramos el poder del almuerzo escolar! En la búsqueda del éxito académico, las investigaciones muestran que los almuerzos escolares saludables brindan a los niños la ayuda que necesitan para sobresalir. #NSLW23 #SubedeNivelconelAlmuerzoEscolar

Today is the first day of National School Lunch Week! This year the School Nutrition Association and JCPS are celebrating the power of school lunch! In the quest for academic success, research shows that healthy school lunches give kids the stats they need to come out on top. 🥗🍞 #NSLW23 #LevelUpWithSchoolLunch

Bus 78 is on spare bus 463 and is running 20 minutes late

Let's make some noise for our teachers on #NationalTeachersDay!!! Teachers don't just teach the students of JCPS, they inspire, motivate, mentor, and coach them. Our teachers pour their hearts and souls into their students each and every day. Teaching is a calling, and we are forever grateful to those who have answered that call, and have chosen JCPS to fulfill their purpose! THANK YOU TEACHERS!!!💝👏

Kicking off our 2023 #NationalPrincipalsMonth celebration, we're recognizing Benson Elementary School Principal Mrs. Takicey Dunston! Mrs. Dunston has been leading the Bronco family since 2015! Benson Elementary School, let's show her some love! 🐎❤

Breast Cancer Awareness Spirit Week! Help us support our BES Family by dressing up the week of October 9th - 13th! Flyers will be coming home this week!

Fall Open House! Tuesday, October 10th 5:30-7:00pm!

Fall Festival!! Join us for family fun on October 28th from 10-2pm. Inflatables, Games & Prizes, Vendors, Food Trucks

Important Bus Information! Bus 616 is running about 45-60mins late.

See You at the Pole will be this Wednesday at 8:15am!

There is no school for students on the JCPS traditional calendar on Friday, September 22, 2023. This is a teacher workday.

There is no school for students on the JCPS traditional calendar on Friday, September 22, 2023. This is a teacher workday.

Breakfast and Lunch menus are now up on the JCPS app and our Benson Elementary website!!! Click on "Menu" and then Click "Dining". On our app, the dates are to the left. Click on the day you would like to see what the cafeteria will be serving!

Spirit Week Monday-Thursday, September 18-21st Monday: Hat Day Tuesday: Boot Day Wednesday: Farmer or Farm Animal Day Thursday: Cowboy or Cowgirl Friday: No School

Greetings Bronco Parents, This is Mrs. Dunston your child's principal calling to remind you of the Beginning of Grade (BOG) assessment that will be administered tomorrow morning. Students are encourage to take their time and do their best. I encourage each student to get a good night's sleep and participate in our free breakfast program in preparation for the assessment. Remember this assessment will give us a baseline of our student's current level of ability and will enable us to better address their academic needs. Thank you for your continued support, have a good evening.

JCPS CLOSED FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 Due to the impending inclement weather conditions caused by Hurricane Idalia, Johnston County Public Schools will be closed for all students, staff, and visitors tomorrow, Thursday, August 31. This includes all after school activities on Thursday. The district will operate under Condition 1 of our Inclement Weather Procedures. Weather Conditions can be found online by visiting www.johnston.k12.nc.us/weatherconditions. This decision has been made out of an abundance of caution and per the guidance of local and state emergency service officials. We hope that all of our students, staff, and families stay safe, and we thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate this severe weather event.

Attention Kindergarten Parents!!! Due to weather, our Kindergarten Orientation date is now September 7th @ 5:30-6:30pm instead of tomorrow, August 31st.