Bennett School

Today our 4th/5th students had the privilege of hearing Ms. Boone share her firsthand experiences growing up in segregated schools and later witnessing the transition to integration. Hearing history through her story made the past feel real and meaningful. Ms. Boone connected the past to our students’ present by sharing stories of students from her former school who later became professional athletes—reminding our kids that big dreams can start anywhere. She also reflected on changes she witnessed during her early years of teaching, including moments like prayer being removed from schools. To close, Ms. Boone shared two inspirational poems by Langston Hughes and Ellen Hopkins. Ms. Boone’s refined yet down-to-earth, kid-friendly spirit made such an impact. We are so grateful she shared her story with our students today. 🐾

Big things happening in 1st grade EL this week! Students learned how to crack sunflower seeds like a bird, and how to scoop fish like a bird! 🐾🐤

Our Kindergarten class has become an ant colony! 🐜

Congratulations to Ms. M, our Bennett School Teacher of the Year! 🐾

We loved celebrating and showering Mrs. Suits with lots of love today as she prepares to welcome her sweet baby boy! 🐾🍼

We’re excited to celebrate Read Across America Week at Bennett School, March 2nd–6th!
Get ready for fun dress-up days and a week full of reading celebrations! ✨📖

Weekly Newsletter 🐾

Post game Panther meal with friends and family! 🐾

Congratulations to our Bennett girls basketball team and Coach Scott on a hard-fought game tonight against Horton. Our girls left it all out on the court—playing with heart, determination, and true Panther grit until the final buzzer. We are so proud of the effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship they showed throughout the game and the entire season. Congratulations to Horton on their win, and best of luck moving forward. Way to represent Bennett with class and pride girls! 🐾

Celebrating the 100th day of school in Beck's Bunch with some 100 year old 1st graders! 🐾

Our kindergarteners had an amazing time celebrating the 100th day of school with engaging 100 Day Centers! 🎉 They practiced counting all the way to 100, created collections of 100 items, and put their creativity to work by writing about their goals in “Before I’m 100, I will…”

🚌💛 Happy Bus Drivers Week 2026! 💛🚌

This week at Bennett School, we’re celebrating the amazing bus drivers who safely transport our students each day with patience, care, and a smile. Rain or shine, early mornings and long afternoons—you are the reason our Panthers get to and from school safely.

Thank you for all you do for our students, families, and school community. We appreciate you today and every day!

Beck's Bunch sharing their final observational bird drawings during EL using the pinky partners protocol! 🦜🐾

Come join us at Bennett Preschool 2026 - 2027! ✏️🐾

Link to Apply for NC Pre-K Funding: https://chathamkids.org/families/nc-pre-k-program/

Link to Enrollment at Bennett: https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/ccs/page/pre-kindergarten

Kindergarteners using the CIBL Science Kits and making their ant farm! 🐾🐜

We are so proud of 4th grader Russell King and 7th grader Hadley Frye for competing in last night’s district-wide Spelling Bee! 🐾

They represented Bennett School with confidence, courage, and Panther pride. Way to go, Russell and Hadley — you made us proud!

Thank you to everyone who came out Friday for our Bingo Night! We appreciate your support of our Middle School field trip to the Outer Banks 🐾

2nd graders matching with their teacher! 🐾