Benton Community School District

BC boys’ wrestling team rolls by Center Point-Urbana and North Linn -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Van Horne Benton 73, North Linn 3 285: Will Clausen (BECO) over Melvin Hintze (NOLI) (Fall 0:07) 106: Memphis Bishop (BECO) over (NOLI) (For.) 113: Jaxson Mehlert (BECO) over Jacob Rauch (NOLI) (Fall 2:53) 120: Garrett Kuch (BECO) over Carson Zimmerman (NOLI) (Fall 1:30) 126: Jason Eastman (BECO) over Cooper Pillard (NOLI) (Fall 0:26) 132: Brock Corrigan (BECO) over Jorden Rawson (NOLI) (Fall 0:58) 138: Elijah Kupka (BECO) over Kyle Doyle (NOLI) (TF 17-2 1:40) 144: Westyn Price (NOLI) over Ryan Koehler (BECO) (Dec 3-1) 150: Elias Bieschke (BECO) over Walter Rogan (NOLI) (TF 16-1 2:00) 157: Brady Patterson (BECO) over Rhyley Morris (NOLI) (TF 20-3 1:09) 165: Blayke Heying (BECO) over Trevor Kaut (NOLI) (Fall 4:36) 175: Mayson Mitchell (BECO) over Macoy Winn (NOLI) (TF 18-1 2:22) 190: Brenden Heying (BECO) over Jacoby Peyton (NOLI) (TF 19-4 1:53) 215: Troy Kupka (BECO) over Trevin Melville (NOLI) (Fall 0:09) Benton 64, Center Point-Urbana 9 106: Jackson McGonegle (CPU) over Memphis Bishop (BECO) (Fall 0:11) 113: Jaxson Mehlert (BECO) over (CPU) (For.) 120: Garrett Kuch (BECO) over (CPU) (For.) 126: Jason Eastman (BECO) over Caden Steinkamp (CPU) (Fall 3:38) 132: Brock Corrigan (BECO) over Jordan Wedo (CPU) (Dec 11-9) 138: Elijah Kupka (BECO) over Gavin Reed (CPU) (Fall 1:39) 144: Will Griswold (CPU) over Ryan Koehler (BECO) (MD 18-9) 150: Elias Bieschke (BECO) over Drake Pospisil (CPU) (Dec 11-5) 157: Brady Patterson (BECO) over (CPU) (For.) 165: Blayke Heying (BECO) over Brayden Hakert (CPU) (Fall 0:57) 175: Mayson Mitchell (BECO) over Aiden Ortega (CPU) (Fall 1:26) 190: Brenden Heying (BECO) over Danny Small (CPU) (TF 19-4 2:32) 215: Troy Kupka (BECO) over Jagger Clemons (CPU) (TF 17-1 5:54) 285: Will Clausen (BECO) over (CPU) (For.) (CPU Unsportman like Conduct 175 -1.0)

What do you love most about working at Benton? The students

Reminder, there is no school today, Thursday, December 5.

Santa is coming to town! Please join us on Monday, December 10th and Friday, December 20th during the home basketball games. Santa will be here from 5:30 until varsity halftime collecting items to be donated to the Benton Community High School Food Bank. You can drop off items now through December 20th in the Activities Office, or at those games. Monetary donations are also accepted. Items needed for the Food Bank include: mac and cheese cups, instant ramen, chef boyardee, pop top soup, pop top fruit cups, minute rice cups, granola bars, peanut butter, Poptarts, fruit snacks, deodorant, mouthwash, feminine products, and Kleenex. Thank you in advance!

December issue of the Benton MS Newsletter

Benton basketball opens season hosting Mid-Prairie -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Benton girls' basketball Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Van Horne Mid-Prairie 59, Benton 29 MP 8 21 18 12 - 59 BC 10 1 6 12 - 29 Benton was 10 of 39 for field goals, 4 of 17 for three-pointers and 5 of 18 for free throws. The team had 29 rebounds, five assists, 11 steals, three blocks, 29 turnovers and 12 fouls. Aubrey Kelly had 13 points for Benton. Hannah Greiner had seven rebounds. Marin Mitchell had two assists. Kelly had seven steals. Talulah Schroeder ahd two blocks. Mid-Prairie was 23 of 52 for field goals, 7 of 19 for three-pointers and 6 of 13 for free throws. They 40 rebounds, 17 assists, 15 steals, nine blocks, 21 turnovers and 19 fouls. The boys' and girls' teams travel to No. West Delaware on Friday, Dec. 6. The girls play at 6 p.m. Benton boys' basketball Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Van Horne Mid-Prairie 63, Benton 43 MP 15 15 21 12 - 63 BP 12 12 9 10 - 43 Statistics are coming for Benton. Mid-Prairie was 23 of 52 for field goals, 12 of 29 for three-pointers and 5 of 11 for free throws. They had 26 rebounds, 13 assists, 10 steals, four blocks, 15 turnovers and 15 fouls.

This Friday is Parents Night Out!!! When: Friday, December 6th Who: Kindergarten - 5th Grade Where: Atkins Elementary Time: 5:30-8:30pm Hosted by: Benton Middle School Student Council Cost: $15 for 1st child & $10 for each additional child Crafts, games, snacks, and more! Register before or at the time of the event! **If you have any questions, email: ajones@benton.k12.ia.us ** Link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-MaDufInH56QFN3ryBp9SbDcnzcYLY9v4uU3zltlHU6Urpg/viewform

Safety is our top priority. This is a reminder that when a school bus stops and the lights are flashing, traffic approaching from either direction must stop before reaching the bus.

Employment opportunities may be found at www.benton.k12.ia.us #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

What do you love most about working at Benton? I love being with all the kids and watching them grow.

Benton Bowling Teams -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau December 3, 2024 BC Boys Bowling Team Front Row: Noah Barr, Ben Hahn, Ivan Miller, Preston Blair Middle Row: Ian Davis, Hunter Kupka, Josh Fabor, Caleb Kaump, John Sebetka Back Row: Coach Andrew Kauder, Cade Volesky, Clayton Cooksley, Kam Rouse Absent: Coach Nathan Platt (Photos by Kathleen Goslinga) BC Girls Bowling Team Front Row: Adisyn Feldmann, Maddie Rammelsberg, Aurora Schoettmer, Kaelynn Louis Middle Row: Janessa Bries, Paige Meyer, Kyra Kauder, Calista Nolte , Megan Krug Back Row: Coach Andrew Kauder, Ana Glawe, Claire Becker, Sloan McVay, Brianna Gahring, Aurora Schanbacher, Hope Heck Absent: Coach Nathan Platt, Madi Dittmar, Hilda Hines, Addalynn Vincent

Thanks for all you do to make Benton Community a great place to be!

Dear Bobcat Families, The funeral arrangements for Mr. Aaron Cretin are linked below. In honor of his life and contributions, we will be closing school on Thursday, December 5, 2024, to allow students, staff, and our community the opportunity to attend his funeral service. We encourage those who wish to pay their respects to join us in commemorating Mr. Cretin’s profound impact on our school and community. We understand that this may be a challenging time for many, and we are committed to supporting our students and families. Thank you for your understanding and for joining us in remembering and honoring Mr. Cretin. Sincerely, Dr. James Bieschke, Superintendent https://www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/aaron-cretin?fbclid=IwY2xjawG66TNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHR5aid_5Enncw47f-8Q9kHoa-FyxhuHtQn5qFVVtGRBf0Y8z8ZsUqYKW5A_aem_y03imaRTwr-JIRWC11yGkQ

Benton Community School District is proud to share Alumni Spotlights focusing on "Where are you now?" If you would be interested in sharing your post-graduation journey with us, we would love to hear from you! https://forms.gle/xe3KwMKkWkB8FLcN9

Every Minute Counts Toward Student Success!

Benton Football announces team, state and district honors Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Seniors Gavin Brooks, Blayke Heying, Brenden Heying, Carter Holmes, Kamden Kesl, Ryan Koehler, Eli Kupka, Troy Kupka, Dylan LeFebvere, Mayson Mitchell, Dawson Rozek, Brayden Suiter, Logan Upah, Cade Volesky, Lane Wauters Juniors Elias Bieschke, Jason Eastman, Cole Junge, Ethan Lampkin, Kaeson Louis, Evan Martin, Carson Nolan, Brady Patterson, Eli Patterson, Breckon Rozek, Will Schanbacher, Brody Timmerman, Grant Volesky, Owen Von Ahsen Sophomores Drew Ballard, Dylan Brecht, Bryce Bruns, Mason Campbell, Will Clausen, Clayton Cooskley, Sage Edberg, Isaiah Franck, David Jones, Colton Kroneman, Jack Lange, Jamie Myers, Graedy Perkins, Jayce Plummer, Gabe Pugh, Brogan Smith, AJ Wilson-Myles, Kaden Wright Managers Layla Dietze, Katilynn Guldner, Courtney Hlas Head Coaches Kal Goodchild, Jeff Zittergruen Assistant Coaches Garret Albers, Ryan Junge, Rich Fisher, Colin Waters, Taylor Edwards, Josh Hoeck, Adam Bauder ALL-STATE AWARDS IFCA First Team All-State Carter Holmes – OL, Dylan LeFebvere - DB IFCA Second Team All-State Mayson Mitchell – DL, Eli Patterson - DB Des Moines Register All-Iowa Class 3A Team Carter Holmes - OL IFCA Academic All-State Brenden Heying, Eli Kupka, Troy Kupka, Mayson Mitchell, Dawson Rozek Class 3A District 5 Awards Offensive Lineman of the Year Carter Holmes Defensive Player of the Year Dylan LeFebvere Class 3A District 5 Awards First Team All-District Blayke Heying, Carter Holmes, Troy Kupka, Dylan LeFebvere, Mayson Mitchell, Carson Nolan, Eli Patterson, Dawson Rozek, Logan Upah Second Team All-District Kamden Kesl, Grant Volesky, Lane Wauters Honorable Mention All-District Brenden Heying, Eli Kupka Team Awards Offensive MVP Dylan LeFebvere Defensive MVP Blayke Heying Lineman MVP Carter Holmes Special Teams MVP Eli Kupka Academic All-District Elias Bieschke, Jason Eastman, Blayke Heying, Brenden Heying, Courtney Hlas, Cole Junge, Ryan Koehler, Eli Kupka, Troy Kupka, Ethan Lampkin, Kaeson Louis, Evan Martin, Mayson Mitchell, Breckon Rozek, Dawson Rozek, Will Schanbacher, Brody Timmerman, Logan Upah, Cade Volesky, Grant Volesky, Owen Von Ahsen Scout Team MVP Brayden Suiter Oil Can Award Carson Nolan Bobcat Award Brenden Heying Coaches Award Mayson Mitchell

Happy Thanksgiving! There will be No School Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29. School will resume on Monday, December 2.

Benton Middle School Food/Hygiene Drive concluded today! Top donators won some really fun prizes! Winner of the dozen cupcakes from Shelly’s Sweets was Bennett Grimm. Winner of the pizza from The Depot is Kaylee Krueger. Pie a teacher in the face winners are Americus Lint, Reagan Furler, and Niley Hoeck. Teachers pied were Mrs. Cichoski, Mr. Edwards, and Ms. Kearns.

We invite you to support the Marengo Animal Shelter by donating items on December 5th during the wrestling meet. FCCLA members will deliver the donations on December 6th, while also volunteering their time to clean and play with the animals at the shelter. Your generosity will make a difference in the lives of the animals!

Bobcat Future, Ready and Well dedicates a day for students to practice the eight pillars of wellness, such as occupational, financial, social and mental well-being. Community volunteers and nearby businesses share their knowledge and expertise to equip students with tools for current success and beyond. This opportunity of learning from experienced professionals, allows students to gain exposure to new learning outside of a day of core curriculum.