October is National Principals Month, but we could celebrate this group year-round! Our principals do it all with grace, dignity and wisdom. We couldn't do it without them! #whereexcellencelives
4 months ago, Bentonville Schools
Principals standing together
We celebrated Bike to School over the last five days with hundreds of students on two wheels! Deputy Superintendent Dr. Janet Schwanhausser also welcomed the community to the ribbon-cutting of the Southwest Bentonville Trail extension. This extension connects the Bentonville Community Center to Willowbrook Elementary and Bright Field Middle School. Ride on, Bentonville! #whereexcellencelives
4 months ago, Bentonville Schools
Two students holding signs to welcome cyclist
Dr. Janet Schwanhausser
Trail Ribbon Cutting
Kids and parents biking to school
Tailgate Together is one month from today! #whereexcellencelives
4 months ago, Bentonville Schools
Tailgate Together Information
Is there an aspiring doctor in the house? Cooper Elementary first graders were recently accepted to med school, learning about the human brain, spinal column and skeletal system. They also joined a real medical student, the sister of one of our teachers, via Zoom to learn more about her chosen field. #whereexcellencelives
4 months ago, Bentonville Schools
Cooper Elementary first graders studying the medical field
Cooper Elementary first graders studying the medical field
Cooper Elementary first graders studying the medical field
Cooper Elementary first graders studying the medical field
Bentonville West High School is the Friday vibe we been waitin' on all week! Their students know how to do a Homecoming parade! Claws up! #whereexcellencelives
4 months ago, Bentonville Schools
Bentonville West Homecoming
Bentonville West Homecoming
Bentonville West Homecoming
What an awesome opportunity to be a rocket man or woman for a weekend! Our students supported the Up.Summit from day one by studying aviation and building rockets for the big launch this past weekend. Innovation is taking flight in Bentonville Schools! #whereexcellencelives
4 months ago, Bentonville Schools
Up. Summit Rocket Building
Up. Summit Rocket Building
A great weekend to celebrate some former athletes from Bentonville High School! Seven BHS alumni, including current NBA guard Malik Monk (2016), were inducted into the Tiger Hall of Honor for their phenomenal play. In addition to Malik, this year's class includes Harvey Ricketts (1959), Robert "Steve" Bertschy (1969), Jim Sellers (1997), Erik Ragsdale (2009), Shayne Wiedemann Reed (2012) and Kasey Ford (2016). Congratulations to this elite group! #whereexcellencelives
5 months ago, Bentonville Schools
Bentonville High Hall of Honor
No place like home. Bentonville High School Homecoming 2024 #whereexcellencelives
5 months ago, Bentonville Schools
Bentonville High Homecoming Parade
Bentonville High Homecoming Parade
Bentonville High Homecoming Parade
Bentonville High Homecoming Parade
We're thrilled to once again boast more National Merit Semifinalists than any district in Arkansas. Nineteen high school students from Bentonville Schools qualified for this elite honor. Every fall, about 1.6 million juniors nationwide take the PSAT. Those who score in the top 1% achieve the distinction of National Merit Semifinalist. Congratulations to these students, their families and teachers! #whereexcellencelives
5 months ago, Bentonville Schools
2024 National Merit Semifinalists
A big thank you to everyone who attended our Teens & Screens family discussion last night. Dr. Joe Thompson with the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement made the trip from Little Rock to talk with our families about online boundaries to protect teens' sleep, social skills, and sanity. Dr. Thompson's wisdom? Work as a team with your family, friends' families, and neighborhood, and limit social media to a half hour a day. #whereexcellencelives
5 months ago, Bentonville Schools
Presenter standing on stage
Panelists talk together on stage
Dr. Joe Thompson presents on stage
Teens & Screens Parent Night is coming up on Monday! Please make plans to join us for this important conversation about teens and their mental health. #whereexcellencelives
5 months ago, Bentonville Schools
Teens & Screens Parent Night
We're now offering affordable, high-quality pre-k classes to the community. Go to https://www.bentonvillek12.org/o/bentonville/page/excellent-beginnings to learn more about our Excellent Beginnings program. #whereexcellencelives
5 months ago, Bentonville Schools
Excellent Beginnings Pre-K Infographic
Our own Dr. Debbie Jones is the Arkansas Superintendent of the Year! She was surprised with the honor this evening at our Board of Education meeting by Dr. Mike Hernandez, Executive Director of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators. Dr. Jones was chosen for her work to make schools safer for students across the state and her efforts to secure affordable housing for Bentonville teachers. Bentonville Schools is #whereexcellencelives and it starts at the top!
5 months ago, Bentonville Schools
Dr. Debbie Jones Named Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Debbie Jones Named Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Debbie Jones Named Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Debbie Jones Named Superintendent of the Year
Jasmine Huerta, Bentonville High School Class of 2024, is one of six Sturgis Fellows nationwide enrolled at the University of Arkansas! Her academic achievements at BHS have afforded her more than $100,000 in scholarships! Jasmine credits the forensic and debate community in Bentonville Schools for her success and says teacher Amy Davis helped her every step of the way. She's studying history and public health and hopes to work as a university professor later in life. Her proud parents are Joey and Jenny Huerta. Way to go, Jasmine! #whereexcellencelives
5 months ago, Bentonville Schools
Student standing in graduation cap  and gown
Jasmine Huerta student headshot
May we never forget.
5 months ago, Bentonville Schools
9/11 Remembrance Graphic
Nature can teach us beautiful lessons when we find the time to take it all in! Mrs. Shannon Johnson, a kindergarten teacher at Vaughn Elementary, is sharing a unit on the five senses. She invited her littles on an outdoor hike where they smelled sweet roses, saw a bird’s nest in a tree, felt soft grass and prickly evergreens and listened to singing birds. They thought of tasting some wild berries but decided against it, leaving them for the birds and squirrels. ☺️ #whereexcellencelives
5 months ago, Bentonville Schools
Kindergarten Students Smelling Roses
Kindergarten Students Point to a Nest
Kimdgarten Students See Berries in a Tree
Child's Finger Pointing at a Berry
Make plans now to join us on September 23 for this impactful conversation! #whereexcellencelives
5 months ago, Bentonville Schools
Teens & Screens Infographic
Dustin High, a teacher at Ardis Ann Middle School, started a beautiful garden this spring and kept it going through the summer with the help of his students. The fruits and vegetables of their labor are now here, with tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs harvested daily. Mr. High taught students how to collect rainwater for irrigation, attract bees for pollination, and, most importantly, how to give. They donate the vegetables to Centerton Cares, an organization helping local families. Way to grow, Ardis Ann! #whereexcellencelives
6 months ago, Bentonville Schools
Dustin High standing in a garden
Students harvesting vegetables
Vegetables on a table
Dustin High and student working in the garden
Save the date! Dr. Joe Thompson, President & CEO of Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, is our keynote on September 23 for an essential conversation regarding our kids and technology. #whereexcellencelives
6 months ago, Bentonville Schools
Teens & Screens Infographic
An awesome nice to meet ya for our new class of Ignitecaps students! Ignite Professional Studies juniors and seniors recently gathered for an onboarding experience at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Almost 600 students are enrolled in Ignite this fall, gaining relevant real-world experience in their chosen career pathway. Fields of study include global business, technology, medicine, culinary, video production, construction, graphic design, public policy, education, aviation and engineering. #whereexcellencelives
6 months ago, Bentonville Schools
Ignite Professional Studies students
Ignite Professional Studies students
Ignite Professional Studies students
Ignite Professional Studies students