Benton Community School District

Thank you to our Admin. for allowing students and staff to tune into Lizzy and Layna's matches today. Both girls advance to Round 2! Lizzy's second match is Bout #361 Layna's second match is Bout #383

The link to watch Layna and Lizzy at Girls State Wrestling today. Lizzy's first match is Bout #137 - Weight class 140 Layna's first match is Bout #159 - Weight class 145 https://www.watchighsau.com/

During yesterday’s early dismissal, associates throughout the district were able to engage in learning around supporting students with communication. This learning was facilitated by members of our team from Grant Wood AEA.

Benton Retiree Luncheon Monday, February 19, 2024 Benton Community MS/HS 12:00-1:30 pm We had such a positive experience bringing people together in August, we'd like to do it again! Former staff will have the opportunity to connect with each other, connect with current staff, and hear Dr. Bieschke provide an update on the state of the district in a "Bobcat Pulse" conversation. This event is open to any former employee from Benton Community. Please RSVP on or before February 15 to Karen Lough at 319-228-8701 or klough@benton.k12.ia.us.

Regional team duals meet -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- Class 2A Regional Team Duals Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at West Delaware Decorah 46, Benton 24 150: Brady Patterson (BECO) over Kollin Henry (DECO) (Dec 2-1) 157: Brody Hanson (DECO) over Blayke Heying (BECO) (Fall 5:11) 165: Brenden Heying (BECO) over Steven Munoz (DECO) (Fall 1:43) 175: Bradan Darling (DECO) over Breckon Rozek (BECO) (Dec 4-0) 190: Thomas Sexton (DECO) over Mayson Mitchell (BECO) (Fall 2:37) 215: Troy Kupka (BECO) over Kaiden Youngblood (DECO) (Fall 1:49) 285: Brennen Blegen (BECO) over Anthony Putnam (DECO) (Fall 1:54) 106: Gavin Knutson (DECO) over (BECO) (For.) 113: Garrett Kuch (BECO) over Kelton Casterton (DECO) (Dec 6-1) 120: D`mitry Lesser (DECO) over Jason Eastman (BECO) (Fall 3:55) 126: Michael Clement (DECO) over Brock Corrigan (BECO) (Fall 1:17) 132: Mason Avila (DECO) over Ryan Koehler (BECO) (Fall 1:09) 138: Will Larson (DECO) over Elijah Kupka (BECO) (Dec 9-2) 144: William Fullhart (DECO) over Elias Bieschke (BECO) (MD 15-1)

Funds generated from the VPPEL would be used to complete renovations to indoor learning environments. Examples of those renovations could include flooring, wall coverings, ceilings/lighting, electrical, ADA accessibility and more.

"I chose Benton because from the time I first interviewed, I have felt appreciated, wanted and respected. This is truly a special place to work. GO BOBCATS!"

Girls Basketball Regional Pairings are out!!:)

THANK YOU to all the fans who came out in support of our Bobcat, Tatum, and her family. #TeamTatum

Benton Middle School honored 129 students who earned a 3.5 GPA or higher in the first semester of the 2023-24 school year. Congratulations, Bobcats!

Benton basketball teams face Vinton-Shellsburg -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- Benton girls' basketball Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at Van Horne No. 8 Benton 56, Vinton-Shellsburg 23 Benton Community was 20 of 50 for field goals, 7 of 20 for three-poingers and 9 of 15 for free throws. They had 38 rebounds, 13 assists, four steals, six blocks, seven turnovers and eight fouls. Emma Townsley had 14 points for Benton. With 12 each were McKenna Kramer and Zoey Junge. With three assists each were Kramer and Sophia Seeck. Junge had two steals. Piper Nelson had two blocks. Benton travels to Grinnell on Friday, Feb. 2, with the game starting at 6 p.m., followed by the boys' game. Next week Benton travels to West Liberty for another boys/girls doubleheader. They host South Tama on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Benton boys' basketball Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at Van Horne Benton 48, Vinton-Shellsburg 40 VS 11  8 4 17 - 40 BC 11 14 5 18 - 48 Statistics are coming. Benton travels to Grinnell on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.

Benton Middle School recognized 7th and 8th grade students who exemplify true Bobcat character. Congratulations! 7th Grade Bobcat Achievement Award Recipients Maddie Becker Rylee Bries Kaylin Dockendorf AJ Gibney Zoey Hutton Hailey Kaplan Landon Kaump Cole Sonka Everlee Waters 8th Grade Bobcat Achievement Award Recipients Emma Crawford Haddie Kroneman Kam Louis Jakob Miller James Nelson Ian Sadler Levi Schmitz Maggie Wauters (not pictured) Tyler Whiting

Congratulations to Lizzy Wolf and Layna DeMoss! Lizzy and Layna will be representing Benton at the Girls State wrestling meet this Thursday and Friday at the Xstream Arena in Coralville. Way to go!

One of the priority areas identified to address with the funds from the VPPEL is safety and security enhancements in all attendance centers throughout the district.

"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is being part of such a welcoming community. As a newcomer this year I have felt nothing but support and a sense of belonging."

Regional wrestling final in Manchester… first round action. Decorah 46 Benton Community 24

School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, January 31. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

HVAC updates in each building throughout the district is a priority area for the funds that would be generated by the VPPEL.

Tonight Benton hosts Vinton-Shellsburg for our Coaches vs. Cancer night, honoring Benton Junior, Tatum Schroeder, who is battling Leukemia. We would ask all spectators to wear their Coaches vs Cancer shirts or orange to show support for Tatum and the Schroeder family!

"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is how supportive parents and staff are in our schools. Benton is truly a Place to Belong!"