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Ben Hill County Schools has a new mobile app. Download it today!

Our new mobile app includes news, calendars, important links, and more so you can stay in the know while on the go. Parents and guardians can have real-time chats with teachers, coaches, and administrators directly in the app.

How to download the app
Search “Ben Hill County Schools” in the App Store or Google Play and download the app. It’s that simple!

How to access parent-teacher chat
Chat is accessible right in our mobile app! Simply login* and tap “Chats” on the bottom menu. To access chat from your desktop device, navigate to ben-hill.k12.ga.us/fs/chat and login.

Chat in the app or at ben-hill.k12.ga.us/fs/chat

Our Mobile app includes:

• News feeds
• Calendars
• Ability to filter by schools
• Helpful links
• Parent-teacher chat
• Automatic chat translation
• Push notifications from district and schools

How to log in to the BHCS APP

Step 1: From your cell phone’s app store, search “Ben Hill County Schools”.
Step 2: Download the BHCS app (the icon will be our District logo, on a white background).
Step 3: Open the app.

Step 4: (Students Only) - Type in your student email, when prompted, scroll down and select “Continue with Google”, use your school Gmail password to complete signin, continue to step 6.

Step 4: Parents/Guardians - Type in your username - this is your personal email address you provided when you completed your student’s registration. If you are unsure which email address you used, you may contact app.support@benhillschools.org for verification. Click next.

Step 5: Select “forgot password” to reset your password. This will prompt you to re-enter your email address to send a forgot password link. Follow the prompts to reset your password and enter your new password in the app once completed. (Resets can also be performed from ben-hill.k12.ga.us/fs/chat if you would prefer to do this from a computer.)
Step 6: Once logged in, select your preferred language.
Step 7: Select Ben Hill County Schools and any school you would like to receive news and updates from.
Step 8: Click “Allow Notifications”, and if prompted again, select “allow”.

 

For additional support, please see our BHCS App & Chat Guide

2026CurentDigestand5YearHistoryoflevy.pdf

26-27 District Handbook v1

 

 

Our students are exposed to a lot online. Did you know...

• There are over 500,000 online predators active daily? (FBI)
• Youth who spend 3+ hours on social media daily are 2x more likely to have anxiety and depression? (US HHS)
• Students ages 8-18 average 6-9 hours of daily screen time? (Common Sense Media)

Ben Hill County Schools is proud to announce a partnership with Parent ProTech. Starting in the 2025 - 2026 school year, all K-12 students will receive digital citizenship lessons and activities. In addition, parents will have free access to Parent ProTech comprehensive videos and resources to guide families through trends and parental controls.

What is Parent ProTech?

Think of it as your one-stop shop for all things online safety. From resources on social media and gaming to anti-bullying tips, Parent ProTech has resources you need to keep your child safe online and to help them build a healthy relationship with technology.

Here's what you get:

• Trends explained: Learn about the latest trends and platforms kids use.

• Protection tips: Learn how to use parental controls to protect your family from threats.

• Conversation starters: Get tips on how to talk to your child about their online life

Sign up for your free Parent ProTech Account Here

 

2024-2024 Student Handbook with Code of Conduct for Primary, Elementary, Middle, and High School