Unlocking Potential, Shaping Futures at BIS

2024-25_Welcome New Military Families
Welcome New Military Families!

Interested in learning more about Benton Intermediate?

Contact Principal Jennifer Burris to set up a Google Meet or campus tour:

jennifer.burris@bossierschools.org

2025-26_BIS Team Time
BIS Team Time

Team Time is a period (or two) each month where students come together as a team to engage in fun and collaborative activities, competitions, etc.

Tiger Spotlight

2025-26_Henry

We’re thrilled to share that 5th grader Henry Fauber delivered an amazing performance at the Ronald Reagan Oratory Competition in Covington, LA, and was named the STATE WINNER in the Grades 3–5 Division! We’re so proud of you, Henry,

- Congratulations, Henry!

2025-26_LA Reagan Oratory Comp

We’re beyond excited to announce our 2026–2027 Benton Intermediate School Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Carla Austin! Mrs. Austin pours her heart into teaching 6th grade math, coaching both the Tennis and Volleyball teams, and leading Team Time Tennis. She makes school fun!

- Congratulations, Mrs. Austin!

2025-26_BIS New TOTY

We’re thrilled to announce Benton Intermediate School’s NEW Teacher of the Year — Ms. Ashleigh Hughes! Ms. Hughes has already made an incredible impact on our school community.

- Congratulations, Ms. Hughes!

2025-26_BIS OSSEOTY

Our Cafeteria Manager, has been named Benton Intermediate’s 2025–2026 Outstanding School Support Employee of the Year! Mrs. Huckabee is a bright light at BIS, ALWAYS smiling, always sharing something positive, and serving on our Sunshine Committee to help spread extra joy!

- Congratulations, Mrs. Huckabee!

2026-27_State MS POTY

We are beyond proud to announce that our very own Mrs. Jennifer Burris has been named the 2026 Louisiana Middle School Principal of the Year!

- Congratulations, Mrs. Burris!