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Picture make-up day is Oct. 17th
Friday, Oct. 17th, is Picture Make-Up day. If your child was absent on the original picture day, please send them dressed and ready to go on the 17th. No forms or paperwork need to be done. If your child was here on the original day but you want a "re-take", please fill out this google form: https://forms.office.com/r/SnawfqntbU

Early release 10/30, no school 10/31
Thursday, Oct. 30th, is an early release day. All students need to be picked up by 11:30 AM. No Nooncats or Aftercare programs on early release days.
No school on Friday, Oct. 31st!
No school on Friday, Oct. 31st!

Hot Lunch ordering available on the website!
All of October's hot lunch order forms are up and posted on our website under "Quicklinks". New this year- only credit card and ACH payments accepted!

Schedule a Tour TODAY!
Are you looking for an engaging preschool that will allow your child to thrive and discover the joy of learning? Are you looking for an elementary school that offers a comprehensive approach to nurture well-rounded scholars and the development of virtuous individuals?
Schedule a tour today at Benchmark and see all that our school has to offer!
Call 602-765-3582 to schedule a tour or click on "Schedule a Tour TODAY" to fill out an online form.
We look forward to meeting you!
Schedule a tour today at Benchmark and see all that our school has to offer!
Call 602-765-3582 to schedule a tour or click on "Schedule a Tour TODAY" to fill out an online form.
We look forward to meeting you!

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Get To Know Benchmark School: Mr. K
To get to know more about the people behind our school culture, we recently chatted with Benchmark’s Makerspace teacher Mr. Kyle Waltz (“Mr. K”). Here’s what he had to say!

Get To Know Benchmark School: Principal Bauermeister
To get to know more about the people behind our school culture, we recently chatted with Benchmark School Principal Kelly Bauermeister. Here’s what she had to say!

Kindergarten Spotlight
At Benchmark School, we understand the importance of nurturing each child through this formative year, and here are some details on how we do it!

Top 4 Reasons Why Parents Love Benchmark Elementary
At Benchmark School, we are here to help you narrow down your choices and find the fit that works for your family. To get you started, here are the top 5 reasons why parents love our tuition-free charter school!

4 Ways to Lay a Foundation for Success at Benchmark School
At Benchmark School, we understand the importance of the role that our educators play in shaping young minds. So what sets us apart? How do we lay the foundation for later success in school and in life? We’re glad you asked!
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