Arc Stages continues visiting schools in the Mount Vernon City School District, including Benjamin Turner Academy
Arc Stages came back to the Mount Vernon City School District on Thursday, January 23, 2025, to continue teaching young scholars how to write plays. This afternoon, they visited fifth and sixth graders at Benjamin Turner Academy.
The theater production company began their visit by performing a play about playwriting before going into classrooms to continue their lesson. While in the classroom, students were able to begin brainstorming ideas for their own play.
To read more about Arc Stages and their most recent visit to the District at Denzel Washington School of the Arts, click here.
In honor of his birthday on February 6, Benjamin Turner Academy students celebrated Bob Marley on February 7, 2025. Students participated in a presentation given by Principal Doris Dapaah and Assistant Principal Raisa Turner, a fashion show, and in closing sang “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley, led by Mr. Lammie, library media specialist at BTA.
Arc Stages came back to the Mount Vernon City School District on Thursday, January 23, 2025, to continue teaching young scholars how to write plays. This afternoon, they visited fifth and sixth graders at Benjamin Turner Academy.
Fifteen Benjamin Turner Academy students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Families heartily gathered at the media center to watch their loved ones’ achievement. Acting Superintendent Dr. K. Veronica Smith and principal Doris Dapaah conferred awards to students during the event.
Click here to view the December edition of Benjamin Turner Academy’s newsletter, The Bulldog Beat! This edition features Santa’s visit to BTA, the Marking Period 1 Awards Ceremony, literacy activities with Principal Dapaah and more!
The faces of scholars at Benjamin Turner Academy lit up with joy as they saw Santa Claus sitting in the main lobby of the school, ready for a photo opportunity with students and their families on Friday, December 13, 2024.
Scholars at Benjamin Turner Academy made their way down the red carpet in the gymnasium to receive their awards for their accomplishments during the first quarter on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Families gathered to cheer on and watch their loved ones' faces light up as they were recognized for their achievements and character.
Scholars at Benjamin Turner Academy signed the No Place for Hate pledge after listening to an impactful assembly about the power of words, specifically online, on Wednesday, December 4 and Monday December 9, 2024. The goal of this presentation was to empower students to stand against hatred in an effort to promote a culture of kindness, tolerance and mutual respect.