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![Benton: A Destination for the Arts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738178186/nlmusdorg/qg4otmffqljlwg9do6lu/BentonMiddleSchoolPromoPhoto.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738178186/nlmusdorg/qg4otmffqljlwg9do6lu/BentonMiddleSchoolPromoPhoto.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738178186/nlmusdorg/qg4otmffqljlwg9do6lu/BentonMiddleSchoolPromoPhoto.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738178186/nlmusdorg/qg4otmffqljlwg9do6lu/BentonMiddleSchoolPromoPhoto.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738178186/nlmusdorg/qg4otmffqljlwg9do6lu/BentonMiddleSchoolPromoPhoto.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738178186/nlmusdorg/qg4otmffqljlwg9do6lu/BentonMiddleSchoolPromoPhoto.png","width":1890}])
Benton Visual & Performing Arts Magnet is a place where we are committed to helping each student reach their highest potential, find their passion, make meaningful connections between the world and their learning, and prepare for future success.
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![Congratulations Benton Employees of the Year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738186384/nlmusdorg/yfzcabhdseazzdy1eiom/Employee.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738186384/nlmusdorg/yfzcabhdseazzdy1eiom/Employee.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738186384/nlmusdorg/yfzcabhdseazzdy1eiom/Employee.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738186384/nlmusdorg/yfzcabhdseazzdy1eiom/Employee.png","width":1080}])
![Saturday School 2/22, 3/1, 3/15, & 3/22]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726514503/nlmusdorg/kx2veffdrarzoc1qdokb/SaturdaySchool2425.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726514503/nlmusdorg/kx2veffdrarzoc1qdokb/SaturdaySchool2425.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726514503/nlmusdorg/kx2veffdrarzoc1qdokb/SaturdaySchool2425.png","width":782}])
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10
Visual & Performing Arts Pathways
30+
Elective Options
10+
Performances, Concerts, and Exhibits each year
4
District Teachers of the Year:
Allison McMath 2015 Jennifer Hodge 2018 Annie Chen 2021 Taina Divine 2022
1
California State Teacher of the Year Finalist,
Jennifer Hodge 2018
Endless
Opportunities for students to find their passion, create, and explore!