Benton Community School District

Lady Bobcats open 2023 volleyball season -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- Benton Community Volleyball Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at Vinton-Shellsburg quadrangular Anamosa 2, Benton 1 A 25 22 15 BC 13 25 13 Emma Townsley had seven assists. She added eight kills. Piper Nelson had seven kills. The team had 21 kills in 86 attempts with 10 errors. Townsley had 15 digs. Nelson added 13. Kennedy Donald had nine. Aubrey Kelly had two blocks. The team was 44 of 51 in serves with two aces. Townsley was 12 of 12. Avery Palmer was 15 of 16 with one ace. Mabry Sadler was 7 of 8. Piper Nelson was of 6 with one ace. Donald was 4 of 5. Benton 2, Midland 1 M 24 18 9 BC 21 25 15 Sadler had 13 assists. Townsley added 11. The team was 31 of 89 for kills with 13 errors. Nelson had 15 kills. Townsley added nine. Donald had 17 digs. Townsley had 10. Benton was 53 of 60 for serves with eight aces. Townsley was 6 of 7 with one ace. Palmer was 8 of 9 with one ace. Haiden Moore was 5 of 6 with one ace. Donald was 8 of 9 with two aces. Kelly was 1 of 1. Nelson was 8 of 11 with two aces. Sadler was 17 of 17 with one ace. Vinton-Shellsburg 2, Benton 0 VS 25 25 BC 22 13 With five assists each were Sadler and Townsley. The team was 14 of 70 in kills with 13 errors. Nelson had eight kills. Nelson had 13 digs. Townsley had 11. Benton was 36 of 36 in serves with two aces. Donald was 8 of 8. Townsley was 6 of 6. Palmer was 7 of 7. Moore was 6 of 6. Nelson was 6 of 6. Sadler was 3 of 3 Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, at Independence Volleyball Tournament Benton 2, Alburnett 0 A 11 13 BC 21 21 Statistics are coming. Benton travels to the Comet Round Robin on Saturday, Sept. 2, at BCLUW. They will face South Tama, North Polk, BCLUW, Hudson and Wapsie Valley.

Reminder of School Picture Day coming up this week! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Bobcats win 49-0

Benton Community Marching Bobcats!

My name is Anna Selk and I am beginning my twelfth year as an employee at Benton Community. I have served in a variety of positions throughout the district and currently have the great pleasure of serving as Associate Superintendent. My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the interactions with the wonderful people that make up this amazing school community. I am fortunate to live, work, and grow in a district where my personal core values align with the core values of the organization I care so deeply about. The overwhelming sense of pride that students, staff, parents, and other community members have in living life the “Bobcat Way” is truly special, and I feel fortunate to be a part of it as a parent, patron, and employee. I lead with both my head and my heart, and my heart lies in Bobcat Country. Benton Community truly is A Place to Belong. I look forward to continued service and opportunities to build and foster that belief and feeling throughout our system.

"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is being around great families and students that have a passion for growth and hard work. I am so appreciative to be a part of this special community and look forward to seeing what our future holds."

The first day is off to a great start! So many smiling faces as we get this school year started. Check out the opening ceremony at Norway Intermediate.

1st day of school at the MS/HS!

Hello, students and parents! We're thrilled to welcome all K-12 students back to school tomorrow! Preschool will begin Monday, Aug. 28th. Tomorrow is a full day of school with August 30th being our 1st Wednesday 1:00 p.m. early out. The start of a new academic year is always a time of excitement, learning, and growth, and we can't wait to have you all back in our buildings. With school back in session and the hot temperatures forecasted for the week, it's important to tackle the challenges of both learning and the heat. We're excited to have everyone back in the classrooms, but let's make sure we're taking care of ourselves, as well. 💧 Stay Hydrated: Hydration is key, especially when it's hot outside. If possible, bring a refillable water bottle to school and keep it with you throughout the day. Sipping on water not only helps keep you cool, but it also helps you stay focused and energized for your classes. 🔥 Dealing with the Heat: As the temperature rises, staying cool becomes a top priority. While all of our district classrooms in each attendance center are equipped with air-conditioning, some areas of the building are not. We will be closely monitoring the indoor environment to make sure it’s comfortable for all students. We have also decided that recess for students will be indoors due to the extreme heat. As announced yesterday, activity practices have been adjusted to early morning or later in the evening, as well. 🚌 Bus Rides in the Heat: For those who use our bus services, we want to make sure you're comfortable during your commute as well. Our buses are not equipped with air-conditioning, but we’ll be working to do all we can to manage the heat. We will have bottles of water on afternoon routes for drivers and students if needed in order to help create a pleasant and safe journey for everyone. Let's all work together to make the most of this school year while keeping ourselves safe and healthy. If you have further questions, please reach out to your student's attendance center office. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and have a great 1st day of school! Go Bobcats! Dr. James Bieschke, Superintendent

Wow, Bobcats! What a great day and evening seeing so many of you across all attendance centers! If you have any questions prior to our first day, please reach out to your student's teacher, building secretary, or administrator. We are so excited to get this year started!

Benton Community Practice Schedules as it relates to the Weather... Obviously the weather is supposed to get crazy hot. We will NOT be practicing OUTSIDE right after school thru Thursday. Football, Cross Country, and Band practices are either in the morning....or after 6:30 pm. HS Football practice schedule.... Tuesday: 7-9 am Wednesday: 6:30-8:30 pm Thursday: 6:15 - 7:45 am MS Football practice schedule.... Thursday: 6:30 am (First Practice) Band practice schedule... Monday: 7:30-9:30 pm Cross Country practice schedule... Tuesday: 8:00 - 9:30 am Wednesday: lifting and pictures only - after school Thursday: 6:00 am Friday: 5:30 am MS Cross Country practice schedule... Thursday: Directly after school...indoor practice will be held at the high school. (First Practice) Volleyball....ALL LEVELS will practice as normal. 9-12 grade at the HS, 7th grade in Norway, and 8th grade in Atkins. Shuttle buses will be running on Thursday (6:00 pm) and Friday (5:30 pm) this week. Coaches will be communicating as well. Thanks for your help and understanding!! Contact your coach or the activities office if there are any questions.

Benton Community will continue to monitor the temperature and heat index to keep all students safe! Practice times and plans have been altered for the safety of students in all activities. Coaches and directors will communicate with students regarding practice times and format. Our priority is to keep our students safe while allowing practices to continue with modified plans. Thank you and stay safe!

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#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Good Morning, Bobcats! If you haven't already registered your students for school, please do so ASAP. We are so excited to welcome Bobcat students and families on Monday for tours and meetings with teachers. Please see the schedule pictured below or check out the Benton website for additional information.

I am Shawn Pfiffner and I am beginning my 31st year at Benton Community. I am a proud Bobcat Alum and will do everything I can to help support all of our kids, coaches, and programs. Benton Community is my second family and a great place to belong. Go Bobcats!!:)

The first day of school is August 23 for K-12 and August 28 for 3 & 4 year old Preschool. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

My name is Tim Lyons, the Transportation Director at Benton. I started as the mechanic 25 years ago and then moved into the role of Transportation Director. I am a Benton grad (once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat) and have one daughter that is a graduate of Benton and two grandchildren that go to Benton. In my spare time I like to be with my family, take day trips, and travel.