Academic All-District Football players, managers, and cheerleaders. Impressive list! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Mr. Platt teaches 4th through 8th grade art at Benton Community. He hails from the tri-town area of Newhall, Atkins and Norway. Mr. Platt enjoys reading and fishing when he is not creating artwork with the students.
Congratulations to Benton Cheerleading. The B Stunt group brought home a 4th place trophy! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Congratulations to Jaida Lyons for her Class 3A State Meet Saturday morning. Jaida finished 30th with a time of 20:17. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Benton Community Art Club, will be hosting our Annual Blood Drive on Thursday, November 3rd from 10:15 to 3, in the IMC. In order to be eligible to donate, you must be at least 16 years of age, and weigh 110 lbs. All Benton students are required to have a signed parental consent form to donate, regardless of age. See Mr. Patterson in the Art Room, to sign up for a donation time, receive a parental consent form, or if you simply have any questions about the Drive.
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MS Student council, along with their advisor Mrs. Jones, sponsored a pumpkin decorating contest. Each 5th block chose a theme from Funny, Spooky, or Unique, and worked together to create their 1 entry. The pumpkins were donated by Theresa Thompson. MS Student Council provided the paint and supplies.
This was a fun project and you can tell by the pictures, that thought and planning went into their final project. Several staff members voted and here are the winners:
Funniest: Evil Olaf
Spookiest: Pennywise
Most Unique: Eyeroller
Overall Winner: Oscar the Grouch
Congratulations to everyone who participated in this. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Morning Lifting will resume next week. The winter session will be on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 6:30.
Andrew Kauder teaches Middle School Physical Education and Health.
MS/HS held a Pep Rally today! We have a lot of great things to celebrate:
Football, Volleyball, Cross Country (Jaida Lyons will be competing at Sate Saturday), State Cheerleading tomorrow, Marching Band, All-State Auditions, Fall Musical and Natalie Freeman who dives on the Jefferson team! Here is a shout out to all students, coaches, staff, parents and spectators. It’s great to be a Bobcat!
My name is Abby Swiatly and I teach 4th grade at Norway Intermediate. This is my second year teaching, but my first year at Benton. I previously taught 1st grade at South Tama Elementary. So far I am loving working at Benton and I can't wait to see what this year brings!
High School GSA will be meeting TODAY during 5th hour in Ms. Hillyer's room (room 207).
Sophomores, there will be a short sophomore class meeting for students on 11-1-22 in the auditorium from 3:00-3:20. Attendance by students is expected.
Seniors, our Herff Jones Representative, Matt McManus, will be here on November 1 at 2:40 to meet with the senior class for cap and gown orders. Attendance by students is expected on this date.
Baseball hat order. Please note that orders are due tomorrow by noon.
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I am the Personal Finance and Computer Applications teacher. I enjoy watching any sports and basketball is my favorite. I enjoy golfing in my free time and hanging out with my family.
Football apparel has arrived and can be picked up in the activities office tomorrow, Thursday, October 27th. Thank you for your support. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Spanish 4 students in Ms. Neve's class worked together to create altars for the Mexican holiday, The Day of the Dead. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Freshman Boys: There will be a freshman boys basketball meeting TOMORROW during 5th period in Coach Trainer’s room.
HS Bowling: Anyone planning on bowling this year needs to see Coach Kauder by end of day on Friday to get him jersey size for ordering jersey's. If you were not able to attend the meeting last week you need to come and see Coach Kauder.
