Benton Community School District

Its going to be a great weekend! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Here are some photos courtesy of Madilyn Colburn from Girls State Wrestling. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

National School Counseling Week is February 6-10, 2023. We want to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful School Counselors for all that they do! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Stats Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Photos Courtesy of Madilyn Colburn BC competes in IGHSAU State Championships for wrestling Xtream Arena 200 E 9th St Ste 100 Coralville, IA 52241 Feb. 2 to 3, 2023 Benton results 135 - Lizzy Wolf (39-12) placed 8th and scored 8.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 39-12 won by fall over Summer Wolff (Indianola) 21-9 (Fall 3:59) Champ. Round 2 - Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 39-12 won by decision over Maddy Jansen (South Winneshiek) 28-19 (Dec 8-5) Quarterfinal - Dakota Whitman (Independence) 48-5 won by fall over Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 39-12 (Fall 5:58) Cons. Round 4 - Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 39-12 won by decision over Bella Mulder (Dallas Center-Grimes) 28-10 (Dec 8-5) Cons. Round 5 - Cadence Bushong (Valley, West Des Moines) 37-5 won by fall over Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 39-12 (Fall 3:20) 7th Place Match - Shaylee Sutherland (Spencer) 43-8 won by fall over Lizzy Wolf (Benton Community) 39-12 (Fall 1:30) 170 - Jessa DeMoss (22-13) scored 3.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Autumn Elsbury (South Tama County) 38-6 won by fall over Jessa DeMoss (Benton Community) 22-13 (Fall 1:23) Cons. Round 1 - Jessa DeMoss (Benton Community) 22-13 won by fall over Aleah Eichenberger (NH/TV) 28-20 (Fall 4:56) Cons. Round 2 - Leah Grimm (Osage) 37-6 won by tech fall over Jessa DeMoss (Benton Community) 22-13 (TF-1.5 5:59 (17-1)) #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

2023 Wrestling Assignments 2A #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Student council will be selling crush cans February 6th-10th during lunch. Students can purchase a crush can for $1 and write a message to go with it. Buy one for your crush, a friend, or even yourself! They will be delivered on Valentine’s Day!

Starting our day here watching Lizzy win! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Beautiful sunrise in Bobcat Country! Photo courtesy of Melisa Venneman

From Representative Thomas Gerhold: The Capitol was treated to a huge wave of blue jacketed young people on Tuesday, the Future Farmers of America chapters from across the state, and it’s fantastic to see so many bright futures in the FFA! When I was an FFA member, most were guys and from a farm. Now, it seems the makeup has almost flipped to majority being female and not from a farm. It’s great to see all of them involved. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

This is my 5th year teaching 3 year old preschool and I grow more in love with it every year!! My husband and I live in Blairstown and have 3 kids. Our daughters, Mallory and Jaden, are in college and our son, Jordan is a Sr. at Benton. My life outside of school has slowed down considerably with only having one child in extracurricular activities! I am hoping that having 3 kids out on their own my husband and I will find the time to get back into golfing, traveling, and finding that new balance in our lives!! I'm looking forward to it!!

Benton Community and Central Lutheran will be on a 2 hour delay tomorrow morning, Friday, February 3rd. No morning activities or weight room.

Photos from Girls State Wrestling courtesy of Stacy Wolf. Post 2 of 2. Bobcat proud! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Post 2 of 2 Student council sponsored OCHO (stands for backward homecoming) Anything but a backpack day. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Winter Safe Driving Tip: Please defrost or scrape your entire windshield before driving. Not doing so could get you a ticket of $135!

My name is Jena Heishman and I teach first grade at Atkins Elementary. This is my 11th year teaching. My husband and I were born and raised here and now I am proud to say my three kids also attend Benton Community. I enjoy spending time with family and supporting my kids in all of their hobbies and activities!

Benton School Board Names Dr. James Bieschke Next District Superintendent February 1, 2023   VAN HORNE, IA — The Benton Community School District School Board has named Dr. James Bieschke as the district’s next superintendent.   Dr. Bieschke is the current associate superintendent and school business official in Benton CSD, where he is responsible for overall operations of business services, transportation, technology, food service, and buildings and grounds. He is also a member of the American Association of School Superintendents and was a finalist for the Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year in 2018. Previously, Dr. Bieschke served as high school principal of Benton Community High School. Board members worked with Grundmeyer Leader Services to conduct the search. Bieschke interviewed with two stakeholder interview groups consisting of students, parents, teachers, and community members on Tuesday, January 31. “I'm excited for the opportunity to serve as the next superintendent of Benton CSD,” said Dr. Bieschke. “My career in the district and community over the last 16 years has prepared me well for this new role, and I am excited to begin leading the district to even more success. Go Bobcats!" Dr. Bieschke will officially begin leading the Benton Community School District effective July 1, 2023. ###

Today we had a pep rally celebrating the great talented students of Benton Community! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

8th grade students in Mr. Reid’s Industrial Tech class made structures out of small wood pieces and tested their strength with weights. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Benton bowlers traveled to Monticello Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Legacy Lanes, Monticello Boys BC M Baker Games 822 863 Round 1 1,672 1,975 Match Total 2,494 2,838 Round 1 - Individual Games Game 1 Game 2 Totals 1. Nathan Rottman 194 176 370 2. Ethan Hepker 176 129 305 3. Gage Offill 173 148 321 4. Cade Volesky 203 148 351 5. Brandon Schultz 136 157 293 6. Clayton Knight 151 174 325 GIRLS BC M Baker Games 649 626 Round 1 1,371 1,439 Total 2,020 2,065 Round 1 - Individual Games Game 1 Game 2 Totals 2. Brooke DeRycke 124 113 237 3. Cali Nolte 117 166 283 4. Hope Heck 124 165 289 5. Janessa Bries 130 190 320 6. Sydney Rupp 104 138 242

HS Glow Dance: Tickets for the dance are available in the Activities Office from Amy. The cost is $5 for a couple or $3 for an individual. There will be Glow Sticks available to purchase at the dance for a $1.