Benton Community School District

"I chose Benton because it provided my children the opportunity to be educated in a small town type of atmosphere with a close sense of community."

Happy Administrative Professionals Day 2024! Thank you for all of your hard work! We're lucky to have you!!

School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 24. Also, there will be Parent/Teacher Conferences for grades 7-12 from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Benton Boys' Golf Monday, April 22, 2024, at Tara Hills Country Club, Van Horne Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Varsity Grinnell 169 Benton 182 Junior Varsity Grinnell 176 Benton JV 192 Benton JV 2 232 Medalist - Cameron Gosselink, Grinnell 41 Runner-up - Marcus Newton, Benton 42 Benton Varsity scores Ryan Spina 49 Marcus Newton 42 Cole Junge 46 Braiden Moore 46 Trayton Lentner 53 Brock Silhanek 48 Benton Junior Varsity scores Ryan Finn 48 Grady Frese 54 Jonah Thompson 48 Kolby Wenger 53 Drew Fillenworth 47 Carson Pickering 49

Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you to all our wonderful School Bus Drivers, Van Drivers, Bus Stop Supervisors, Bus Associates, and Substitute Bus Drivers. It takes a village and we certainly have the best! You do an awesome job and are appreciated by all of us!

#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Benton Community works with Kirkwood Workplace Learning Connection to provide job shadowing opportunities for our students. Check out what current student had to say about their job shadowing experience below. Please encourage your students to sign up for this great opportunity.

Congratulations to Ana Glawe, Brennen Blegan, and Eli Patterson for qualifying for the Drake Relays this next week. We are proud of your hard work!

Benton Community girls' track team Front Row: Sarah Wright, Piper Nelson, Jaida Lyons, Danika Nolte, Graisee Schluter, Emma Townsley, Nevaeh Miller Second Row: Ana Glawe, Ashlee Michels, Abigail Jones, Ashlyn Drahos, Kennedy Lohrer, Haiden Moore, Mabry Sadler, Katilynn Guldner Third Row: Avery Palmer, Ava Collum, Belle Werner, Sloan McVay, Calista Nolte, Aubrey Kelly, Sophia Seeck, Aliyha Fisher Fourth Row: Azeriah Johnson, Libi Frese, Emily Kulbartz, Nova Selck, Janessa Bries, Megan Krug, Layna DeMoss, Ellaina Mahan Back Row: Hannah Swenson, Stella Tjelmeland, Olivia Brendes, Avery Kramer, Aubreyanna Dvorak, Bella De Nooy, Kyra Kauder

Benton Community boys' track team Front Row: Malique Hendersen, Owen Tjelmeland, Luke Garrett, Marvin Johnson, Vince Nekvinda, Isaac Morris, Easton Pfiffner, Carson Bruns Second Row:, Brennen Blegen, Evan Martin, Gavin Brooks, Cade Volesky, Brayden Suiter, Peter Rashidi, Carter Holmes Third Row: Owen Von Ahsen, Grant Volesky, Eli Patterson, Brody Timmerman, Caleb Olson, Evan Patterson, Noah Pickart Fourth Row: AJ Wilson-Miles, Kaden Wright, Cameron Schulte, Ethan Schwake, Jack Lange, Bryce Bruns, Isaiah Franck Fifth Row: Will Clausen, Dusty Garrett, Gabe Pugh, Brock Corrigan, Colin Reiners, Sage Edberg Back Row: Ben Hahn, Jayden Beck, Asa Frese, Will Schanbacher, Kaleb Hupke, Cameron Shears, Reid Doyle

Benton Community boys' soccer team Sitting: Rodrigo Diaz First Row: Kevin Portillo, Casey Gessner, Steven Block, Colby Arnold, Luis Araiza, Elijah Kupka Second Row: Ryan Koehler, Weston Kaestner, Jace Biery, Jonah Gorsh Caleb Gessner, Juan Ponce, Parker Mitchell Back Row: Mario Talavera, Braeton Havill Ty Kulbartz, Quincy Gilbert, Troy Kupka, Luke Lange, Kade Andrew, Kenneth Gonzalez

Benton Community Girls' Soccer team Front Row: Belle Janssen, manager, Morgan Schulte, Karlee Voss, Piper Nelson, Baileigh Waddell, Evelyn Mahan, Hannah Moeller, Kennedy Donald, Alivia Pfiffner, manager Middle Row: Ava Rinholen, Sandreana Lamer, Maddie Rammelsberg, Ellie Williamson, Kaelyn Birch, Payton Armstrong, Avary Tjelmeland Back Row: Coach Thomas Trainer, Kiera Coffin, Haley McMahon, Morgan Brown, Ashlee Michels, Dani Werning, Sloane Slouha, Kaci Voss, manager

Benton Community girls' golf team Front Row: Hailey Suiter, Savannah Rickels, Emma Bange, Halle Sobaski, Madelyn Kenny, Kayley Dirks Back Row: Coach Tyler Comisky, Hallie Niebes, Tegan Bertka, Kierstyn Wacek, Katelyn Covington, Emily Kulbartz, Coach Travis Dirks

Benton Community JV Girls Soccer team Front Row: Madison Kinion, Grace Swore, Avery Kramer, Marin Mitchell, Alexandra Welte, Ava Meyer, Dani Portillo, Anastasia Brunssen Back Row: Gracie Fry, Jordan Voelkel, Izzy Schoettmer, Brianna Gahring, Coach Thomas Trainer, Ellaina Mahan, Georgie Holmes, Ava Kleinmeyer, Avery Gritsch

Benton Community JV Boys Soccer Team Sitting: Jamie Myers Front Row: Ivan Sherrill, Jonah Bergert, Tanner Miller, Braden Martin, Graham Wallace, Brian Araiza Back Row: Dylan Brecht, Tristen Cook, Hayden Bange, Treyvan Sharp, Caleb Kaump, Will Becker, Jaydon Beck, Drew Ballard

Questions about college preparation, FAFSA, scholarships, upcoming deadlines, etc? The Iowa Department of Education's Virtual College Coaching is a great resource. Check it out! https://educate.iowa.gov/higher-ed/college-career-prep/getting-college/virtual-college-coaching?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

For more information, visit our website at www.benton.k12.ia.us and click on employment. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Benton girls’ golf team travels to Anamosa; boys’ travel to Stone Creek -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Benton girls' golf Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Fawn Creek Country Club, Anamosa Team scores Anamosa 370 Benton 407 Camanche 415 Union 433 West Liberty 506 Lone Tree 603 Benton scores Halle Sobaski 40 46 - 86 (runner up medalist) Madelyn Kenny 48 54 - 102 Hailey Suiter 48 57 - 105 Tegan Bertka 64 50 - 114 Medalist - Kennedy Ward, Anamosa, 86 Benton boys' golf Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Stone Creek Golf Club, Williamsburg Tater Tough Memorial Invitational Benton scores Ryan Spina 44 41 - 85 Cole Junge 49 46 - 95 Trayton Lentner 56 50 - 106 Marcus Newton 45 43 88 Braiden Moore 46 46 - 92 Brock Silhanek 55 43 - 98 Medalist - Jackson Price, Newton, 75 Team scores Williamsburg 323 Oskaloosa 324 Clear Creek Amana 331 Mount Vernon 337 Mid-Prairie 343 Newton 347 Keota 350 Benton 360 Anamosa 367

During yesterday's early release, the Bobcat Wheel was in motion with Educational Excellence, Caring/Belonging, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement all present throughout the district. Elementary staff continued their work on writing strategies, Secondary staff focused on PBIS implementation. Also, the secondary special education teacher team continued their work related to secondary transition training.

Why Benton? "Growing up in Benton Community, I've always felt this has been home. It was an easy choice to come back to Benton. Our sense of community, welcoming atmosphere, and strong traditions are truly the best."