Benson Elementary School -

Help support our students who will be taking their End of Grade assessments with a Spirit Week next week!

On April 22, 2025, William Marshall, an American History and Economics and Personal Finance teacher at West Johnston High, was named Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) 2025 Tea...

On Thursday, April 10, 2025, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held its second annual teacher signing day. The event, mirrored after a sports contract signing ceremony, recogn...

It is time for our annual BES Blood Drive! The American Red Cross needs our help! The drive will be held in our BES Gym on April 22nd. Appointments are available between 1:00-6...

Please help proctor for our End of Grade (EOG) assessments! All our third through fifth grade students will take an assessment for Reading, Math, and Science (5th grade only). T...

Spring Pictures are March 27th!! A form will be going home with your student. If you'd like your student to get their spring pictures taken, please return with form with the exa...

On Saturday, March 1, 2025, Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) held its annual job fair at Smithfield-Selma High. The event welcomed more than 200 people from as close as John...

Johnston County Public Schools is pleased to announce graduation ceremony dates for our high schools for the 2024-2025 school year. For questions regarding a specific ceremony, pl...

Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS) is proud to announce that Benson Elementary has been recognized as a 2025 North Carolina Association for Supervision and Curriculum Developm...

A flyer went home on Feb. 25 in Tuesday folders explaining the rules for this optional contest. Participating students will decorate a new unopened tissue box to look...

Read Across America week is from March 3 - March 7. Dress up days next week: Monday - “Read My Shirt Day” - Wear clothes with words Tuesday - “Hats off to Reading” -...

We are proud to announce the 54 recipients of the 17th annual Leading with the Heart Award! The award, inspired by legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski’s book, “Leading with the He...

Come out for a Holiday Car Drive Thru with your family to see your teachers, holiday lights, music, and so much more! When: Thursday, December 19, 2024 Time: 6-7:30pm Where: BES (B...

Holiday Spirit Week December 16th - 20th Monday - Santa Day Tuesday - Reindeer Day Wednesday - Elf Day Thursday - Grinch Day Friday - Polar Express Day (pajamas) ...

Good Afternoon! Johnston County Public Schools is committed to building well rounded students and consistently improving our schools for greater student success. Our school is p...

Our Fall Book Fair is coming! The official dates are Oct. 28-Nov. 1. Students will preview on Oct. 25 during Enhancements. After that, they will only be allowed to shop durin...

October the 8th is a big day at Benson Elementary! We have our building dedication and ribbon cutting the morning of the 8th starting at 10am. At 6:00pm, we will have our Ope...

PTA presents Fall BINGO Night! Friday, October 11, 2024 Doors open at 5:30pm and BINGO starts at 6:00pm $10 Entry = 2 Bingo cards *additional cards may be purchased Door Pr...

BES PTA presents BINGO Night on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 6:30pm! Help us raise money for Johnston County's Relay for Life: Team Dunston. BINGO will be played at Benson Elementa...

COME SHOP WITH US!!! KIDS CAN COME SHOP FOR GIFTS FOR FAMILY, TEACHERS, AND FRIENDS. WE HAVE TOYS, TRAVEL MUGS, JEWELRY, BATH ACCESSORIES, KEY CHAINS, SMALL TOOLS, ETC. PRICE...