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Contact Us:
(406) 281-6203

Fax:

(406) 254-1130

Principal:

Tami Concepcion

Start time:

8:05 am

Dismissal:

K-3rd 2:25 pm

4th-5th 3:10 PM

**Wednesday Dismissal:

K-3rd 1:25 pm

4th-5th 2:10 PM

Bench School Basics

About

BE SAFE. BE RESPECTFUL. BE RESPONSIBLE.

OFFICE PHONE: 406.281.6203

FAX: 406.254.1130

Principal: Tami Concepcion, concepciont@billingsschools.org

Assistant Principal: Ashley Olson, olsonam@billingsschools.org

Secretary: Nikki Wight, wightn@billingsschools.org

Counselor: Reed Wasson, wassonr@billingsschools.org

WELCOME TO BENCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

At Bench:
We are SAFE.
We are RESPECTFUL.
We are RESPONSIBLE.

Contacting the School

Main office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The office can be a very busy place, especially close to the start of school, and around dismissal times. Please leave a message if there is no answer when calling the school -- messages appear in the secretary's email, and are retrieved regularly during the day.

Contacting Your Child's Teacher

In an effort to minimize disruptions during instruction time, teachers will have their phone ringers turned off during the school day. If you need to contact your child's teacher or get a message to your child, please call the office: we will either put you through to the teacher's voicemail, or the office will message the teacher directly. Depending on circumstances, we may take a note to your child's classroom, or make a call to your child's classroom 5 minutes prior to the release bell. You may also email your child's teacher or contact them via the classroom app (SeeSaw, Remind, etc.).

Visiting the School

Safety is of utmost concern to us. When visiting the school, please ring the buzzer on the brick wall, and be prepared to state your reason for visiting and to show your identification.

We do not allow visitors past the front desk unless prior arrangements have been made. This is for the safety and privacy of our students, as well as an effort to minimize disruptions in the classroom.

If you need to visit with your child in person during the day, we will call them to the office for you to do so.

If you would like to have lunch with your child, please call the office in the morning on the day you would like to visit.

DAILY SCHEDULE

7:50 - Breakfast & Doors OPEN

8:05 - School Starts - Students are at their desks, in their classrooms, ready to learn.

2:25 - Primary Dismissal (1:25 on Wednesdays)

3:10 - Intermediate Dismissal (2:10 on Wednesdays)

KinderREADy

8:15-11:00 AM Session

12:00-2:45 PM Session

Events

Principal's Desk

Thank you for visiting Mrs. Concepcion's Desk!

Dear Bench Families,

Welcome to the 25-26 school year! I hope your summer was filled memorable moments. As we prepare to begin a new school year, I’m excited to welcome both familiar faces and new families to our school community. My name is Tami Concepcion, and I am proud to serve as the principal of Bench Elementary.

You may have noticed a few changes to both the calendar for the school year as well as the start and dismissal times. Like last year the first day of school is TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND, after Labor Day. However unlike last year our last day of the school year is Friday, May 29th. To ensure adequate instructional time for students our daily start and dismissal times have been extended by 10 minutes to allow for the shorter school year.

Our team of teachers and staff are excited to create a learning environment where your child feels safe, valued, and challenged. We are committed to fostering curiosity, building confidence, and developing the academic and social-emotional skills students need to thrive—both in school and beyond.

Throughout the year, we’ll be rolling out engaging activities and events that strengthen the connection between school and home, spark student enthusiasm, and enrich the educational experience. As always, open communication is essential, and we welcome your questions, ideas, and feedback along the way.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We’re looking forward to a year filled with growth, discovery, and shared success—and we’re grateful to have you as partners on this journey.

Warm regards,
Tami Concepcion
Principal, Bench Elementary

Newsletters

School & Building Protocols

Please Read!! Important SAFETY Information

When parents/visitors arrive any of the Billings Public Schools buildings, they will be asked the purpose of their visit and may be asked to show a picture ID prior to having the door opened at the main entrance. You may be asked to hold up your picture ID to the outside camera. Visitor must also sign in when entering the building. Anyone going beyond the front entrance, must also take a visitor pass. Voluteers MUST complete and submit a background check to the district HR department every 2 years.

Thank you for your understanding as we try to keep our schools as safe as possible for our students and staff!!

PETS need to be left at home. Although they make wonderful additions to our families, not all students or adults feel safe around animals. Billings Public Schools policy prohibits dogs on school grounds unless they are certified service animals.

TIPS FOR PARENTS IN A SCHOOL EMERGENCY

❖Everyone’s child is our priority. Adherence to these tips will
help us ensure the safety of all.

❖Because it takes time to gather and disseminate accurate
information, it is likely you will receive social media
information before you receive official communication from
the District. Please don’t overreact, even if that information
comes from your child.

❖Do not call or go to your child’s school.

❖Remain calm and patient. Official communication from our
Superintendent will come via one or more of the following:

● Robo Call
● Email/Text Notification
● District Website
● Television/Radio Alerts

❖If you do hear from your child, please encourage them to
listen to their teachers. Reassure them of their safety.