Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District

The school district was founded on July 1, 1967 due to the consolidation of the Benton Township School District, the Carroll Township School District, and the Salem-Oak Harbor School District. Benton-Carroll-Salem Local School District, home of the Oak Harbor Rockets, serves 1700 students on three campuses: R.C. Waters Elementary School (Grades K--3), Oak Harbor Middle School (Grades 4--7), and Oak Harbor High School (Grades 8--12). The district is committed to serving the needs of all students to prepare them for the challenges of citizenship, the workforce, and life long learning. BCS MISSION: Through engaging, cutting-edge, student-centered learning opportunities, WE : Believe each child can achieve success and all staff must remain ready to meet the needs of children; Challenge all students and staff to be civic-minded leaders, problem solvers, and critical thinkers, and; Succeed when we work collaboratively with all district stakeholders to prepare our students for the challenges of higher education, training, the workforce, and life in a democratic society.