Become a Substitute Teacher for Benton Community School District!
The Iowa Substitute Authorization course is now available as a self-paced online course for anyone interested in obtaining their Substitute Authorization and becoming a substitute teacher at Benton Community.
For more information visit iowasubstitute.com
The Iowa Substitute Authorization course is now available as a self-paced online course for anyone interested in obtaining their Substitute Authorization and becoming a substitute teacher at Benton Community.
For more information visit iowasubstitute.com
Reminder: There is no school on Monday, February 16, 2026!
This is a professional development day for staff.
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
This is a professional development day for staff.
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
Happy National School Resource Officer Day! Shout-out to Deputy Tiffany DeBoer for protecting our kids, supporting our school, and making a difference every single day!
Get your Benton Community Track gear for the upcoming season! Store is open now and closes on Sunday, March 1st at midnight.
https://bentontrack26.itemorder.com/shop/category/535542/
https://bentontrack26.itemorder.com/shop/category/535542/
Benton MS/HS Parents/Guardians please plan to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences at Benton Community MS/HS on Wednesday, February 18, between 2:30-7:30 PM.
We look forward to seeing you!
Congratulations Tyler Whiting (10th), Emery Hendryx (10th), and Braden Martin (11th)!!
BC takes the series 3-1 over Linn-Mar and officially qualify for the State Tournament!!
BC takes the series 3-1 over Linn-Mar and officially qualify for the State Tournament!!
Please join us in congratulating Kristi Wright on her appointment as Transportation Director for the 2026–2027 school year, pending board approval!
Currently, Kristi serves as the assistant to Tim Lyons, Transportation Director. During this time, she has gained valuable experience, built strong relationships with our drivers and families, and demonstrated a deep commitment to the safety and well-being of our students. She brings a wealth of knowledge of the district and our transportation department, which will ensure a smooth and seamless transition in leadership.
Kristi will step into this role following Tim’s retirement. We are incredibly grateful to Tim for his years of dedicated service and the lasting impact he has made on our district.
We are excited for Kristi’s leadership and the continued strength of our transportation team. Congratulations, Kristi!
Currently, Kristi serves as the assistant to Tim Lyons, Transportation Director. During this time, she has gained valuable experience, built strong relationships with our drivers and families, and demonstrated a deep commitment to the safety and well-being of our students. She brings a wealth of knowledge of the district and our transportation department, which will ensure a smooth and seamless transition in leadership.
Kristi will step into this role following Tim’s retirement. We are incredibly grateful to Tim for his years of dedicated service and the lasting impact he has made on our district.
We are excited for Kristi’s leadership and the continued strength of our transportation team. Congratulations, Kristi!
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The Benton Community Manufacturing class is producing products for sale to the public.
The products are a stained wooden waving flag and a hat/coat rack.
All proceeds go to Benton SkillsUSA.
Orders must be placed by February 20th.
If you have any questions or to place an order, please email Jacob Reid at jreid@benton.k12.ia.us
The Rocket League team (6-0) takes on Linn-Mar (6-0) in our regular season finale.
Winner of tonight's match will finish #1 in our division, and proceed to the State Tournament, with the loser likely falling to next week's Substate matches.
Match is scheduled to start at 4PM and can be watched at: https://www.youtube.com/@BentonEsports/streams
Why Benton?
I chose Benton because of the students. The relationships that are built here are meaningful and help strengthen the entire community.
I chose Benton because of the students. The relationships that are built here are meaningful and help strengthen the entire community.
BC Artist Spotlight- Odin Wilson, 5th Grade Norway Intermediate
Why Benton?
As a former student of Benton, who was blessed with many opportunities, I chose to continue at Benton, as a teacher. I love that Benton is large enough to provide academic, athletic, and social opportunities, while remaining small enough to provide a real sense of community. Having grown up here, I was able to participate in many activities. I wanted to provide my family with those same opportunities, and educate students in a district that truly cares about each and every child.
As a former student of Benton, who was blessed with many opportunities, I chose to continue at Benton, as a teacher. I love that Benton is large enough to provide academic, athletic, and social opportunities, while remaining small enough to provide a real sense of community. Having grown up here, I was able to participate in many activities. I wanted to provide my family with those same opportunities, and educate students in a district that truly cares about each and every child.
Congratulations, Cali and Paige!
Benton Basketball, Week of February 9, 2026
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton Girls’ Basketball
Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at West Liberty
Benton (8-12) 58, West Liberty (5-16) 36
BC 13 16 18 11 - 58
WL 2 9 6 19 - 36
Statistics are coming.
Benton travels to Center Point-Urbana (12-8) on Tuesday, Feb. 10, with the game starting at 6:45 p.m. Girls’ basketball regionals start on Saturday, Feb. 14. Benton travels to Monticello (12-8) in Class 3A Region 1. The game starts at 7 p.m.
Benton Boys' Basketball
Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at West Liberty
Benton (10-8) 75, West Liberty (5-13) 60
BC 15 24 20 16 - 75
WL 14 13 16 17 - 60
Benton was 27 of 69 for field goals, 11 of 30 for three-pointers and 10 of 12 for free throws. They had 41 rebounds, 13 assists, eight steals, three blocks, 11 and turnovers. Carson Pickering had 18 points for Benton. Eli Patterson added 16 and Brody Timmerman had 15. Patterson had 15 rebounds. With assists each were Timmerman, Jack Lange and Patterson. Jacky Lange had three steals. Patterson had three blocks.
Benton travels to Center Point-Urbana (15-4) on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, and hosts Independence (2-15) on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Benton hosts South Tama (2-16) on Tuesday, Feb. 17, to close the regular season. The game starts at 7:30 p.m.
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton Girls’ Basketball
Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at West Liberty
Benton (8-12) 58, West Liberty (5-16) 36
BC 13 16 18 11 - 58
WL 2 9 6 19 - 36
Statistics are coming.
Benton travels to Center Point-Urbana (12-8) on Tuesday, Feb. 10, with the game starting at 6:45 p.m. Girls’ basketball regionals start on Saturday, Feb. 14. Benton travels to Monticello (12-8) in Class 3A Region 1. The game starts at 7 p.m.
Benton Boys' Basketball
Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at West Liberty
Benton (10-8) 75, West Liberty (5-13) 60
BC 15 24 20 16 - 75
WL 14 13 16 17 - 60
Benton was 27 of 69 for field goals, 11 of 30 for three-pointers and 10 of 12 for free throws. They had 41 rebounds, 13 assists, eight steals, three blocks, 11 and turnovers. Carson Pickering had 18 points for Benton. Eli Patterson added 16 and Brody Timmerman had 15. Patterson had 15 rebounds. With assists each were Timmerman, Jack Lange and Patterson. Jacky Lange had three steals. Patterson had three blocks.
Benton travels to Center Point-Urbana (15-4) on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, and hosts Independence (2-15) on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Benton hosts South Tama (2-16) on Tuesday, Feb. 17, to close the regular season. The game starts at 7:30 p.m.
Music in Motion did not disappoint! Our Benton Show Choir teams had a great showing at the event in Mount Pleasant last weekend! Congratulations on your success and good luck at your next competition!
🏆 Celebration Co. - 1st in 3A, Best Band, and 2nd Overall!
🥉 Jubilation - 3rd Place!
🥉 Illusions - 3rd Place!
Band won best band at Mount Pleasant!
🏆 Celebration Co. - 1st in 3A, Best Band, and 2nd Overall!
🥉 Jubilation - 3rd Place!
🥉 Illusions - 3rd Place!
Band won best band at Mount Pleasant!
My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the strong sense of home and community, where everyone supports and leans on one another. Benton is a place where we belong and grow together.
BC Middle School Winter Newsletter
BCHS Winter Quarterly Newsletter with corrected dates.
Benton updates from girls’ state wrestling tournament
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
IGHSAU State Championships Results for Benton Community
XStream Arena, Coralville, Iowa
Feb. 5 to Feb. 6
2A-140 – Izzy Schoettmer (42-16)
Champ. Round 1 – Meredith Kaump (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 35-10 won by fall over Schoettmer (Fall 5:01)
Cons. Round 1 – Schoettmer won by fall over Katelyn Mercil (Cedar Rapids Jefferson) 20-6 (Fall 4:51)
Cons. Round 2 – Lauryn Metcalf (Ames) 43-6 won by fall over Schoettmer (Fall 3:01)
2A-145 – Lizzy Wolf (49-3)
Champ. Round 1 – Wolf by fall over Emma Smith (Pella) 29-20 (Fall 2:58)
Quarterfinal – Wolf won by fall over Kat Diprima (Fort Madison) 34-7 (Fall 1:33)
2A-155 – Layna Demoss (49-5)
Champ. Round 1 – Demoss won by fall over Cece Wagner (Gilbert) 36-11 (Fall 1:22)
Quarterfinal – Demoss won by fall over Kasee Huss (MOC-Floyd Valley) 35-8 (Fall 0:46)
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
IGHSAU State Championships Results for Benton Community
XStream Arena, Coralville, Iowa
Feb. 5 to Feb. 6
2A-140 – Izzy Schoettmer (42-16)
Champ. Round 1 – Meredith Kaump (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 35-10 won by fall over Schoettmer (Fall 5:01)
Cons. Round 1 – Schoettmer won by fall over Katelyn Mercil (Cedar Rapids Jefferson) 20-6 (Fall 4:51)
Cons. Round 2 – Lauryn Metcalf (Ames) 43-6 won by fall over Schoettmer (Fall 3:01)
2A-145 – Lizzy Wolf (49-3)
Champ. Round 1 – Wolf by fall over Emma Smith (Pella) 29-20 (Fall 2:58)
Quarterfinal – Wolf won by fall over Kat Diprima (Fort Madison) 34-7 (Fall 1:33)
2A-155 – Layna Demoss (49-5)
Champ. Round 1 – Demoss won by fall over Cece Wagner (Gilbert) 36-11 (Fall 1:22)
Quarterfinal – Demoss won by fall over Kasee Huss (MOC-Floyd Valley) 35-8 (Fall 0:46)
