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Congratulations to Benson Unified School District Schools for their Arizona Department of Education Ratings: Benson Primary School . . . . . . . Performing Plus Benson Middle School . . . . . . . Performing Plus Benson High School . . . . . . . . Highly Performing San Pedro Valley High School* . . . . . Performing *SPVHS is Benson School's alternative high school. "Performing" is the highest rating an alternative school can receive. |
Please note new telephone numbers: The Primary School is 520-720-6750 The Middle School is 520-720-6800 The High School is 520-720-6840
The SPVHS is 520-720-6726
The San Pedro Valley Online Academy is 520-720-6728
The District Office is 520-720-6730 |
Another Option for Benson Students!
Benson Unified School District is proud to announce the opening of a new online academy for the 2010-2011 school year!
San Pedro Valley Online Academy will serve students in grades 5-12, and is available to any student living in the state of Arizona. Tuition is free. Students work from home using a completely online curriculum. Students are provided personalization help from teachers living in the Benson community. We are enrolling NOW for the 10-11 school year! School starts August 12. Call 520-720-6726 for more information.
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STUDENTS EARN NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Middle School Students Place Fourth in American Horsepower Challenge Benson Middle School Students, led by PE teachers Penny Ahrens and Chris Riehemann, walked, ran, skipped and jumped over four million steps as part of a nationwide effort to prevent childhood obesity. The American Horsepower Challenge is sponsored by the Humana Foundation to show young people that "living a healthy, active lifestyle is fun and rewarding." Nationwide, the students walked more than 75 million steps, measured by interactive pedometers, and inspired other students and adults that making small changes is easy and effective. Their efforts also earned the middle school $5000. Way to go, kids! |
 MABRY SCORES AT WRESTLING TOURNAMENT During the last week in March, Mark Mabry finished in third place at the USA Wrestling Tournament in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This is Benson's first All-American in Benson's 50 year history of wrestling. The two young men on the podium above him have been four-time and three-time national champions. Mabry wrestled in the 171 lb weight class, sticking to a grueling workout schedule in preparation for the tourney. Coach Woodall praised Mabry's drive and dedication to the sport. He will continue his wrestling career at the collegiate level, and is trying to decide between a Division I or Division II school. Benson can take pride in Mabry's representation of Benson! |