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This is big, Bentonville! The Bentonville High School Golden Tamers are national champions! These 18 ladies and their coaches won the D1 Large Varsity High Kick performance in Orlando! Universal Dance Association hosts the competition annually. The Tamers are the first dance team in Arkansas to win a national title! These ladies are led by Head Coach Megan Walbe, Assistant Coach Kayle Grisham and Choreographer Amy Passmore. #whereexcellencelives

On this date, 25 years ago, the Bentonville Schools' PTO incorporated. Since then, hundreds of moms and dads have worked to make our district stronger, supporting our students and staff! Congratulations, BPTO! Twenty-five looks good on you!

Join BPTO today at https://bentonvilleptos.square.site/ #whereexcellencelives

It's been a special week for 54 Bentonville student-athletes now committed to the next level! We're thrilled for these young men and women who signed to play their sport in college. Congratulations to these students, their families and coaches! Run it back, Bentonville! #whereexcellencelives

Congratulations to Bentonville High School Senior Manvitha Narasimhan! She is one of two students in Arkansas chosen to represent our state in the United States Senate Youth Program. She will travel to Washington, D.C., in March for a week-long immersive experience in government and receive a $10,000 scholarship to continue her education after graduation. This is the second consecutive year a recipient has been selected from Bentonville High School! #whereexcellencelives

It's Friday, and it's Color's Day at Bentonville West High School!

West ladies basketball tips off at 6:00 tonight, and the men take the court at 7:30 p.m. against Southside. Your 2026 Color's Day Court will be presented between the games. Wrap up this snowy week by supporting the Wolverines! #whereexcellencelives

We're back! We look forward to seeing your children tomorrow!
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Please make sure you have the Bus Compass app on your mobile device, so you receive communications from our transportation division if they encounter any unsafe areas. You’ll also know where your bus is in real time within two stops.
See you soon, Bentonville! #whereexcellencelives

Unfortunately, there will be no school on Thursday, January 29. Our team traveled roads throughout Benton County today that remain unsafe for our bus drivers. We will continue driving roads again tomorrow and hope to return on Friday. #whereexcellencelives

Schools are closed on Wednesday, January 28. Unfortunately, neighborhood roads remain dangerous in many areas. We expect a return to school on Thursday. #whereexcellencelives

No school on Tuesday, January 27, because of dangerous road conditions. We’ll continue to update you as we travel neighborhood roads today and tomorrow.

You can still pre-register your kindergartener with us! Do so by the end of this week at bentonvillek12.org. We look forward to welcoming your youngest student! #whereexcellencelives

There is no school on Monday, January 26, because of winter weather. Stay safe and warm!

Eric Barnett is a music teacher at The International School at Mary Mae Jones. He's also our January Extra Mile Award recipient.

Eric was nominated for this award by Brooke Brewer, a TIS mom. Brooke wrote that her daughter, Blaire, counts down the days until she can count beats in Mr. B’s music class.

Brooke was naturally grateful for an engaging teacher in her daughter’s classroom, but it wasn’t until she attended a school musical that she got the full picture.

“He made the night fun and interactive with snowballs for the audience and had coloring sheets ready for younger siblings, so every child felt included. He even took time to gather parent feedback through a survey,” Brooke wrote.
It was a labor of love, for sure. Mr. B wrote the entire production himself. The music, the lyrics, the rehearsal schedule…he did it all.

Students wrapped their performance with confidence, knowing they had pulled off something special, but Mr. B says the magic happened well before opening night.
“I love laughing and having fun with my students as we share musical experiences together,” Eric simply said.

Music stirs the soul, but it’s the laughter of a child immersed in learning that is a song for the ages. Congratulations, Eric! Thank you for making Bentonville Schools #whereexcellencelives

We've canceled several weekend events in light of the forecast. We'll continue to update our families and community as early as possible. #whereexcellencelives

Congratulations to the Bentonville Pride! The group recently placed an incredible 162 student musicians in the All-Region Band! That's more than any school in Arkansas! Congratulations to these talented young men and ladies! #whereexcellencelives

We can't love this project enough! Sixth graders at Old High Middle teamed up with kiddos in our Excellent Beginnings Pre-K program to design and sew stuffies, as they affectionately call them.

The project allowed our older students to refine their leadership skills, while the pre-k students loved learning with their new friends.

Over the course of weeks, the two groups worked together on their design, cut it from felt and then the assembled. They celebrated by gifting the stuffies to the younger students who cuddle them during their nap time!

Learn more about our pre-k programs at https://www.bentonvillek12.org/.../page/excellent-beginnings #whereexcellencelives

NOW ENROLLING! Our parent choice schools represent an evolution in education! Find the right fit for your family, and watch your kids grow in their purpose! Go to bentonvillek12.org and click on Parent Choice to learn about our arts academy, leadership learning model, our International Baccalaureate Programme and Visible Learning school! #whereexcellencelives

Every student in America deserves a school board as good as this one! These seven individuals are servant leaders, consistently giving of their time and resources to ensure Bentonville Schools remains #whereexcellencelives.

January is School Board Appreciation Month across our country, but we're grateful for these folks today and every day!

Pictured Left to Right: Willie Cowgur, Bill Akins, Jeremy Farmer, Jennifer Faddis, Tatum Aicklen, Rachel Nutt & Becky Guthrie

Walmart is sparking big ideas in students at Thomas Jefferson Leadership Academy! Home office associates and members of the Walmart supplier community recently met with TJ students to discuss what leadership looks like at work and at home! Thomas Jefferson is one of our newest parent choice schools, instilling integrity, initiative and service in the personal and academic lives of students!

Interested in learning more about the leadership model at TJ? Request a tour at bentonvillek12.org #whereexcellencelives

The sweetest faces are found in our kindergarten classrooms! Pre-register your child on January 19! More information at bentonvillek12.org. #whereexcellencelives

Enjoy the most beautiful winter break, Bentonville! Students return to class on Tuesday, January 6. #whereexcellencelives