Bentonville High School Senior Brian Burns is your 2026 Arkansas Gatorade Player of the Year in cross country running!
For decades, Gatorade has honored high school athletes at the top of their game, amassing an all-star group of alumni, including Peyton Manning, Jayson Tatum and Mallory Swanson.
Brian will run for the University of North Carolina after graduation, and he says he'll take his relationships from BHS with him.
"Nothing I've achieved or will achieve is possible without the amazing supporting cast that is the people I work with every day," he told us.
Go run the world, Brian! #whereexcellencelives
For decades, Gatorade has honored high school athletes at the top of their game, amassing an all-star group of alumni, including Peyton Manning, Jayson Tatum and Mallory Swanson.
Brian will run for the University of North Carolina after graduation, and he says he'll take his relationships from BHS with him.
"Nothing I've achieved or will achieve is possible without the amazing supporting cast that is the people I work with every day," he told us.
Go run the world, Brian! #whereexcellencelives
Good eye contact, a firm handshake and a pleasant smile are absolute game changers in this life! Sixth graders at Creekside Middle School are learning these soft skills in their career coursework, practicing professional communication, answering common interview questions and sharing their strengths, interests and goals confidently.
Their teacher, Tara Millington, finished the unit by arranging mock interviews in which students pretended to interview at their favorite businesses! Go get 'em, Creekside! #whereexcellencelives
Their teacher, Tara Millington, finished the unit by arranging mock interviews in which students pretended to interview at their favorite businesses! Go get 'em, Creekside! #whereexcellencelives
Sugar Creek Arts Academy is hosting a Night at the Museum community hour on Thursday, March 12! Elementary families from across our area are invited to this high-energy hour to learn more about our arts curriculum parent choice school. Enjoy a student-led art exhibit, live music and food. Picture yourself here! #whereexcellencelives
Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, and we're beyond grateful for our full security team. In the last year, Bentonville Schools allocated an additional $651,000 to increase security personnel on our campuses. They are the best of the best, and we're better with them on our team! Thank you, gentlemen, for making Bentonville Schools #whereexcellencelives
No school on Monday! #whereexcellencelives
The word echelon is often defined as signifying an upper tier. How appropriate that Arav Ashish, a fourth grader at Willowbrook Elementary, spelled that word to win the Benton County Spelling Bee recently! He will compete for the state spelling title in Little Rock next month! Arav is the son of proud parents, Dhanya Venugopal & Ashish Nambiar.
We're proud of the top-tier students and families who call Bentonville Schools home! #whereexcellencelives
We're proud of the top-tier students and families who call Bentonville Schools home! #whereexcellencelives
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
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
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
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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
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
