Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year at Benson High School! I hope the past month and a half has been both relaxing and productive for you and your family. It is my sincere wish that each of you has a successful, rewarding, and enjoyable school year. Classes will begin on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 7:55 a.m. All students should report directly to their 1st-hour class, where they will receive important information for the opening day of school. Please come prepared and ready to begin learning!

Each new school year offers every student a clean slate and an opportunity for a fresh start. One thing that continually surprises me is how many students have not established goals for themselves, either in the short term or long term. It is difficult to achieve success when you are not working toward something meaningful. I encourage all families to take some time to discuss and establish realistic goals for the coming year. Setting goals and working diligently to achieve them can make all the difference in a student's educational journey.

It is the sincere desire of our administrative team, counselors, faculty, and staff that this year be an outstanding one for every student and family. If you need assistance or would like to meet with a counselor or administrator, please do not hesitate to contact us. We kindly ask that parents schedule an appointment before visiting campus to ensure we are available to meet with you promptly.

At Benson High School, we are proud to offer a comprehensive educational experience with a variety of academic, career, technical, and extracurricular opportunities that support a personalized, student-centered approach to learning. We are fortunate to be part of a community that values and supports educational initiatives that help our students succeed.

As we begin this new school year, our staff will continue to engage in conversations centered around having a growth mindset—for ourselves and for our students. We believe that everyone in our building should always be learning, growing, and striving to improve. While challenges and obstacles may arise, we must never lose faith in our ability to persevere, rise above adversity, and emerge stronger because of it.

I would also like to personally invite you to attend our Back-to-School Night/Open House on Monday, July 20, from 5:30–6:45p.m. This will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with our BHS community, meet teachers and staff, visit classrooms, and learn more about the upcoming school year. We will begin the evening with a brief school-wide meeting in the auditorium, followed by time for families to visit classrooms and meet with teachers. Our goal is to have 75% of our families in attendance, and I sincerely hope to see each of you there.

Important Dates to Remember:

July 13 – Senior schedule pick up 8:00-12:00 am and 1:00-3:00 pm

July 14 – Junior schedule pick up 8:00-12:00 am and 1:00-3:00 pm

July 15 – Sophomore schedule pick up 8:00-12:00 am and 1:00-3:00 pm

July 16 – Freshman orientation in Auditorium from 9:00-10:30 am

Schedule pick up 8:00-12:00 am and 1:00-3:00 pm

July 17 – All Day STAFF Meetings (NO SCHEDULE PICK-UPS)

July 20 – Back-to-School Night/Open House (5:30-5:55 pm meet in auditorium…6:00-6:45 pm visit classrooms)

Schedule pick up day for any student from 8:00-12:00am and 1:00-4:00 pm

July 22 – All students report to school (school begins at 7:55 am)

July 28 – Student and Staff Picture Day!

Important reminders:

Parents should not call or text their son or daughter's cell phone during the school day. Student cell phone usage is limited to before school, after school, and during the designated lunch period. If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call the Benson High School front office at (520) 720-6873. In the event of an emergency, we encourage all parents to contact the front office so we can ensure messages are delivered promptly and appropriately.

All freshmen and sophomores are required to eat and remain in the cafeteria for the entire lunch period. The Bobcat Den and Cat's Court are designated lunch areas for upperclassmen. Each student is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and maintaining a clean and welcoming campus environment.

During lunch, students must remain on school property and within full view of BHS staff at all times. Benson High School maintains a closed campus during lunch; therefore, no food deliveries will be accepted, and students may not leave campus during the lunch period. Students will only be permitted to leave campus with their parent or legal guardian.

The 2026-2027 Student Handbook will be available electronically and posted on the Benson High School website. Students and parents are required to review the handbook and sign an acknowledgment form indicating that they have read and understand the school's policies and procedures. The acknowledgment form will be distributed by first-period teachers and should be signed and returned promptly to the student's first-period teacher.

Lastly, if your student is going to be playing sports, please use FinalForms to sign them up for their sport using the following link: 

https://bensonsd-az.finalforms.com/

Here is the link to the AIA Physical forms: https://aiaonline.org/files/16936/forms-157-a-d.pdf

As we begin this school year, let us be Proud of Our Roots, Focused on Our Future, and Prepared to Learn, Lead, and Leave a Legacy.

Thank you for your continued support of Benson High School. Together, we will make the 2026-2027 school year an exceptional one for all students.

We are Benson…where Bobcats Learn, Lead, and Leave a Legacy!