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Community Message - Benjamin Turner Academy (Nov. 12, 2024)

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Community Message - Benjamin Turner Academy (Nov. 12, 2024)

Dr. K. Veronica Smith, Acting Superintendent of Schools:  

This morning, a white substance was found at Benjamin Turner Academy, prompting the school to enter a hold-in-place safety procedure. Students and staff were isolated from the substance as soon as it was discovered, and no one was harmed. The Mount Vernon Police and Fire Departments were immediately called to the school to investigate the incident.  The fire department determined the substance was not harmful and removed it from the school premises. Benjamin Turner Academy and District staff acted swiftly to ensure students and staff were safe prior to resuming instruction. Normal school procedures resumed after the hold-in-place safety procedure was lifted.  

 

Students at BTA take pictures with the Easter Bunny
Students at BTA take pictures with the Easter Bunny

In celebration of Easter, students took photos with the Easter Bunny in the Benjamin Turner Academy lobby on April 9. The lobby was decorated with a bench and a backdrop, and students were excited to enter the space and pose for pictures with the Easter Bunny. In some photos, students are holding the book “How to Catch the Easter Bunny,” a book by children’s author Adam Wallace. 

View the full photo gallery here.
 

BTA holds Family Math and ELA Night
BTA holds Family Math and ELA Night

On Tuesday, parent liaisons, alongside Benjamin Turner Academy (BTA), hosted Family Math and ELA Night. BTA families were actively engaged with math and English language arts trivia games. The Library Media Specialist at BTA also spoke about the importance of reading. Students and their families enjoyed a night of educational family fun with giveaways and laughs.

BTA students learn about Bob Marley and celebrate his birthday
BTA students learn about Bob Marley and celebrate his birthday

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.
 

Benjamin Turner Academy inducts newest members of National Junior Honor Society
Benjamin Turner Academy inducts newest members of National Junior Honor Society

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.