Benson Middle School

Kicking things off today, we're celebrating Dr. Dana Jernigan, principal at Benson Middle! Dr. Jernigan has built an impressive career in education, and has led many children down the path of educational success. We are fortunate to have her on our team, and as a part of our Phantom Phamily! Let's make some noise for Dr. Jernigan this #NationalPrincipalsMonth! 👏👏👏

Greetings Phantom Phamily! This is Ms. Jernigan calling you with a few important reminders for the coming week! This is the last week of the 1st quarter, and all assignments should be made up and turned in before Friday. Remember, students in grades 6th - 8th can have no more than 4 unexcused absences to receive a passing grade in each class. This week is Red Ribbon Week. This year’s theme is: Be Kind To Your Mind: Live Drug Free. During this week, students will engage in activities that promote a drug free and healthy lifestyle. You can visit www.redribbon.org to find out more. The PTA will be selling BOO Grahams on October 24th and 25th during lunch. BOO Grams are $1.00. Volleyball and Soccer will play Smithfield at home on Monday. This is also 8th grade night. The Powder Puff game will be on 10/26 from 4-5. All waivers have to be turned in to Coach Murphy by 10/23. Also, this is a fundraiser. Booster passes are not honored at this event. That is all for this week. Stay safe, Stay healthy, and as always, GO PHANTOMS!

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

Greetings Phantom Phamily! This is Ms. Jernigan calling you with a few important reminders for the coming week! Fall sports pictures will be taken this Tuesday. Order forms were sent home on 10/9. The Powder Puff game will be on 10/26 from 4-5. All waivers have to be turned in to Coach Murphy by 10/23. Also, this is a fundraiser. Booster passes are not honored at this event. 8th grade night for Volleyball and Soccer is next Monday, 10/23. Basketball tryouts are right around the corner. All final forms and paperwork must be completed and uploaded by 10/30. Volleyball and Soccer will play Princeton at home on Monday and at Meadow on Wednesday. Football will play at FOMS on Thursday. That is all for this week. Stay safe, Stay healthy, and as always, GO PHANTOMS!

We are excited to announce JOCO Works 2023! This event is a great opportunity for 8th grade JCPS students to explore the many careers paths awaiting them! Scan the QR code to learn more!

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

Greetings Phantom Phamily! This is Ms. Jernigan calling you with a few important reminders for the coming week! This week is National School Lunch Week, and Benson Middle School has been selected as the site for a lunch celebration on Thursday October 12th. The theme is Level Up, and students are encouraged to wear their gaming shirts for what will be an exciting lunch experience. The fall dance is back and scheduled for Friday the 13th!!!! Oh my! The dance is for BMS students only and costs $5.00 to get in. Concessions will be sold. The dance begins at 3:30 and ends at 5:30. Our Phantom Volleyball and Boys Soccer teams will play at home against Four Oaks on Monday, October 9th. They will play at Neuse Charter on Thursday, October 12th. Our Phantom Football Team will play at Meadow on Wednesday the 11thl. That is all for this week. Stay safe, stay healthy, and as always, Go Phantoms!

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!!!💝👏

50% for the KIDS***50% to the WINNER! Booster will be holding a 50/50 raffle at the Homecoming game. Just see the Booster Club's table at the gate.

Don't forget the Book Fair is October 2nd through the 6th. It will also be open during Trunk or Treat Thursday Night!

Thursday is our Homecoming game followed by our Title I Meeting and Trunk or Treat.

The Book Fair will be October 2nd - 6th from 7:30 - 3:30 in the Media Center. Also, the Book Fair will be open Thursday night for parents to visit during Trunk or Treat

Greetings Phantom Phamily! This is Ms. Jernigan calling you with a few important reminders for the coming week! 1st quarter progress reports will go home on Thursday, September 28th. Please make sure you sign and return the reports. Contact your child’s teachers with any questions or concerns. Also, mark your calendars as fall pictures will be taken on Tuesday, October 3rd. Information was sent home last week. Our Phantom Volleyball and Boys Soccer teams will play Meadow at home on Monday, September 25th and play at Smithfield Middle on Thursday. That is all for this week. Stay safe, stay healthy, and as always, Go Phantoms!

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.

Greetings Phantom Phamily! This is Ms. Jernigan with a few important reminders! This week our Phantom Volleyball and Boys Soccer teams will play Selma at home on Monday, September 11th. They will travel to NJMS on Wednesday and to FOMS on Thursday. Our Phantom Football Team will host Smithfield on Wednesday, September 13th. Please come out and support your Phantoms. If your kid stays for a home game, please be sure he/she is picked up as soon as the games end. Our Phantom Booster Club is selling sports passes at our first few home games. Passes are $30 for a student or a parent. $80 for a family of 4 and $20 for any additional family member. Cash or checks only. Our first Fall Dance is Friday, September 15th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm for BMS students. The dance will be held in the cafetorium. Tickets cost $5.00 at the door and concessions will be sold. . Stay safe, stay healthy, and as always, Go Phantoms!!!

Greetings Phantom Phamily! This is Ms. Jernigan calling you with a few important reminders! I hope you enjoy your long weekend as Monday is the Labor Day Holiday and students and staff will return on Tuesday, September 5th. Students will be participating in MAP assessments this week. These assessments give the teacher data to appropriately plan instruction. Please encourage your student to do his/her best. This week our Phantom Volleyball and Boys Soccer teams will play at NJMS on Wednesday, and our Phantom Football Team will travel to Selma on Thursday. Please come out and support your Phantoms. Our first Fall Dance is Friday, September 15th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm for BMS students. The dance will be held in the cafetorium. Tickets cost $5.00 at the door and concessions will be sold. Reminder, attendance does count this year and students who receive over four unexcused absences each quarter will receive a failing grade for each class that has over four unexcused absences. Stay safe, stay healthy, and as always, Go Phantoms!!!

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.

We had a wonderful first day back to school and want to thank all of our students, staff, and families for working together to make today a success. We want to share a few reminders to keep things running smoothly in the days and weeks ahead. In the first few weeks of school, it’s typical for our bus routes and carpool lanes to run a bit slower than normal. Our drivers are getting used to new routes, there are more drivers on the road, our students are getting into a routine, and most importantly - we are focused on keeping everyone safe at all times. We ask that you keep these things in mind if our arrival and departure procedures are moving more slowly than we anticipate. If your student is a bus rider, we encourage you to download the EduLog Parent Portal App, for real time information on where your student's bus is on their route. We also want to remind our families that the majority of our schools are offering free breakfast and lunch this school year. All schools, with the exception of Clayton High, Cleveland Elementary, Cleveland High, Corinth Holders High, and Powhatan Elementary, will offer free breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision. Families with students attending non-qualifying schools are encouraged to complete a Free and Reduced meal application to receive benefits for this school year. This form, which can be found on the district website, assists our schools in many other services throughout the year, and can be beneficial for our families and students. Lastly, please be reminded that all of our school campuses now have a weapons detection system in place at the entrances of our school. All students, staff, and guests will be expected to pass through the system upon arrival to our campuses. This first week of school is a busy time, with a lot of excitement for our students. Please be reminded that attendance will be taken daily. However attendance calls for students who are marked tardy or absent will not resume until next week. We thank you in advance for your help in making this a great school year.