This Friday is Parents Night Out!!!
When: Friday, December 6th
Who: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Where: Atkins Elementary
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Hosted by: Benton Middle School Student Council
Cost: $15 for 1st child & $10 for each additional child
Crafts, games, snacks, and more! Register before or at the time of the event!
**If you have any questions, email: ajones@benton.k12.ia.us **
Link to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-MaDufInH56QFN3ryBp9SbDcnzcYLY9v4uU3zltlHU6Urpg/viewform
Safety is our top priority. This is a reminder that when a school bus stops and the lights are flashing, traffic approaching from either direction must stop before reaching the bus.
What do you love most about working at Benton?
I love being with all the kids and watching them grow.
Benton Bowling Teams
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
December 3, 2024
BC Boys Bowling Team
Front Row: Noah Barr, Ben Hahn, Ivan Miller, Preston Blair
Middle Row: Ian Davis, Hunter Kupka, Josh Fabor, Caleb Kaump, John Sebetka
Back Row: Coach Andrew Kauder, Cade Volesky, Clayton Cooksley, Kam Rouse
Absent: Coach Nathan Platt (Photos by Kathleen Goslinga)
BC Girls Bowling Team
Front Row: Adisyn Feldmann, Maddie Rammelsberg, Aurora Schoettmer, Kaelynn Louis
Middle Row: Janessa Bries, Paige Meyer, Kyra Kauder, Calista Nolte , Megan Krug
Back Row: Coach Andrew Kauder, Ana Glawe, Claire Becker, Sloan McVay, Brianna Gahring, Aurora Schanbacher, Hope Heck
Absent: Coach Nathan Platt, Madi Dittmar, Hilda Hines, Addalynn Vincent
Thanks for all you do to make Benton Community a great place to be!
Dear Bobcat Families,
The funeral arrangements for Mr. Aaron Cretin are linked below. In honor of his life and contributions, we will be closing school on Thursday, December 5, 2024, to allow students, staff, and our community the opportunity to attend his funeral service.
We encourage those who wish to pay their respects to join us in commemorating Mr. Cretin’s profound impact on our school and community. We understand that this may be a challenging time for many, and we are committed to supporting our students and families.
Thank you for your understanding and for joining us in remembering and honoring Mr. Cretin.
Sincerely,
Dr. James Bieschke, Superintendent
https://www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com/obituary/aaron-cretin?fbclid=IwY2xjawG66TNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHR5aid_5Enncw47f-8Q9kHoa-FyxhuHtQn5qFVVtGRBf0Y8z8ZsUqYKW5A_aem_y03imaRTwr-JIRWC11yGkQ
Benton Community School District is proud to share Alumni Spotlights focusing on "Where are you now?" If you would be interested in sharing your post-graduation journey with us, we would love to hear from you!
https://forms.gle/xe3KwMKkWkB8FLcN9
Every Minute Counts Toward Student Success!
Benton Football announces team, state and district honors
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Seniors
Gavin Brooks, Blayke Heying, Brenden Heying, Carter Holmes, Kamden Kesl, Ryan Koehler, Eli Kupka, Troy Kupka, Dylan LeFebvere, Mayson Mitchell, Dawson Rozek, Brayden Suiter, Logan Upah, Cade Volesky, Lane Wauters
Juniors
Elias Bieschke, Jason Eastman, Cole Junge, Ethan Lampkin, Kaeson Louis, Evan Martin, Carson Nolan, Brady Patterson, Eli Patterson, Breckon Rozek, Will Schanbacher, Brody Timmerman, Grant Volesky, Owen Von Ahsen
Sophomores
Drew Ballard, Dylan Brecht, Bryce Bruns, Mason Campbell, Will Clausen, Clayton Cooskley, Sage Edberg, Isaiah Franck, David Jones, Colton Kroneman, Jack Lange, Jamie Myers, Graedy Perkins, Jayce Plummer, Gabe Pugh, Brogan Smith, AJ Wilson-Myles, Kaden Wright
Managers
Layla Dietze, Katilynn Guldner, Courtney Hlas
Head Coaches
Kal Goodchild, Jeff Zittergruen
Assistant Coaches
Garret Albers, Ryan Junge, Rich Fisher, Colin Waters, Taylor Edwards, Josh Hoeck, Adam Bauder
ALL-STATE AWARDS
IFCA First Team All-State
Carter Holmes – OL, Dylan LeFebvere - DB
IFCA Second Team All-State
Mayson Mitchell – DL, Eli Patterson - DB
Des Moines Register
All-Iowa Class 3A Team
Carter Holmes - OL
IFCA Academic All-State
Brenden Heying, Eli Kupka, Troy Kupka, Mayson Mitchell, Dawson Rozek
Class 3A District 5 Awards
Offensive Lineman of the Year
Carter Holmes
Defensive Player of the Year
Dylan LeFebvere
Class 3A District 5 Awards
First Team All-District
Blayke Heying, Carter Holmes, Troy Kupka, Dylan LeFebvere, Mayson Mitchell, Carson Nolan, Eli Patterson, Dawson Rozek, Logan Upah
Second Team All-District
Kamden Kesl, Grant Volesky, Lane Wauters
Honorable Mention All-District
Brenden Heying, Eli Kupka
Team Awards
Offensive MVP
Dylan LeFebvere
Defensive MVP
Blayke Heying
Lineman MVP
Carter Holmes
Special Teams MVP
Eli Kupka
Academic All-District
Elias Bieschke, Jason Eastman, Blayke Heying, Brenden Heying, Courtney Hlas, Cole Junge, Ryan Koehler, Eli Kupka, Troy Kupka, Ethan Lampkin, Kaeson Louis, Evan Martin, Mayson Mitchell, Breckon Rozek, Dawson Rozek, Will Schanbacher, Brody Timmerman, Logan Upah, Cade Volesky, Grant Volesky, Owen Von Ahsen
Scout Team MVP
Brayden Suiter
Oil Can Award
Carson Nolan
Bobcat Award
Brenden Heying
Coaches Award
Mayson Mitchell
Happy Thanksgiving!
There will be No School Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29.
School will resume on Monday, December 2.
Benton Middle School Food/Hygiene Drive concluded today! Top donators won some really fun prizes!
Winner of the dozen cupcakes from Shelly’s Sweets was Bennett Grimm.
Winner of the pizza from The Depot is Kaylee Krueger.
Pie a teacher in the face winners are Americus Lint, Reagan Furler, and Niley Hoeck.
Teachers pied were Mrs. Cichoski, Mr. Edwards, and Ms. Kearns.
We invite you to support the Marengo Animal Shelter by donating items on December 5th during the wrestling meet. FCCLA members will deliver the donations on December 6th, while also volunteering their time to clean and play with the animals at the shelter. Your generosity will make a difference in the lives of the animals!
Bobcat Future, Ready and Well dedicates a day for students to practice the eight pillars of wellness, such as occupational, financial, social and mental well-being. Community volunteers and nearby businesses share their knowledge and expertise to equip students with tools for current success and beyond. This opportunity of learning from experienced professionals, allows students to gain exposure to new learning outside of a day of core curriculum.
Marines Sgt. Chandler Swieczkowski visited the MS wrestling practice this morning and put the wrestlers through a great workout before sending them off to Thanksgiving break.
Thanks for all you do to make Benton Community a great place to be!
BC girls’ wresting team is second at Urbandale Invite on November 23
Team Score
Fort Madison 173.0
Benton Community 167.0
Des Moines Hoover 156.5
Ames 143.5
Indianola 139.5
Creston 135.0
Dallas Center-Grimes 131.0
Ankeny 120.0
Colfax-Mingo 101.0
Valley, West Des Moines 98.0
Norwalk 91.5
Pella 86.0
Urbandale 57.0
Central Decatur 48.0
Marshalltown 43.0
I-35 34.0
Benton Results
100 - Alexis Sexton (3-5) placed 7th and scored 7.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Natalie Nickey (Marshalltown) 4-3 won by fall over Alexis Sexton (Benton Community) 3-5 (Fall 1:27)
Cons. Round 2 - Georgia Edwards (Dallas Center-Grimes) 2-2 won by fall over Sexton (Fall 0:42)
Cons. Round 3 - Sexton won by medical forfeit over Maria Pollard (Urbandale) 0-1 (M. For.)
7th Place Match - Sexton won by fall over Sophia Ramirez (Ames) 1-5 (Fall 0:47)
105 - Kaebry Dixon (2-4)
Quarterfinal - Brooklyn Greenlee (Ames) 4-3 won by tech fall over Dixon (TF-1.5 6:00 (21-5))
Cons. Round 2 - Nia Kiley (Dallas Center-Grimes) 2-2 won by medical forfeit over Dixon(M. For.)
Cons. Round 3 - Maelee Corona (Marshalltown) 4-3 won by medical forfeit over Dixon (M. For.)
110 - Courtney Hlas (2-5) placed 6th and scored 9.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Hlas won by fall over Sienna Carrillo (Ames) 1-6 (Fall 4:59)
Semifinal - December Paw (Des Moines Hoover) 11-1 won by fall over Hlas (Fall 1:01)
Cons. Round 3 - Karter Clayton (Creston) 4-3 won by major decision over Hlas (MD 15-1)
5th Place Match - Cennedy Allen (Indianola) 3-2 won by fall over Hlas (Fall 1:43)
115 - Katilynn Guldner (2-5) placed 6th and scored 9.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Guldner won by fall over Anna Bappe (Ames) 4-3 (Fall 3:12)
Semifinal - Avery Buhr (Valley, West Des Moines) 3-0 won by fall over Guldner (Fall 1:47)
Cons. Round 3 - Isabella Smith (Pella) 3-1 won by fall over Guldner (Fall 1:20)
5th Place Match - Anna Bappe (Ames) 4-3 won by fall over Guldner (Fall 1:44)
120 - Kaitlyn Bonewitz (2-3) placed 2nd and scored 22.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Bonewitz won by fall over Adele Beek (Marshalltown) 0-3 (Fall 0:44)
Semifinal - Bonewitz won by fall over Iris Arevalo (Fort Madison) 5-2 (Fall 2:34)
1st Place Match - Jaya Theilen (Ames) 6-0 won by fall over Bonewitz (Fall 0:46)
125 - Willow Sexton (5-3) placed 2nd and scored 22.0 team points.
Quarterfinal - Sexton won by fall over Ari Clinton (Ankeny) 6-3 (Fall 4:37)
Semifinal - Sexton won by fall over Josephine Bond (Dallas Center-Grimes) 2-2 (Fall 3:34)
1st Place Match - Alainah Galanakis (Creston) 5-1 won by tech fall over Sexton (TF-1.5 3:27 (20-2))
130 - Rayna Wacha (2-5)
Champ. Round 1 - Addyson Bowers (Dallas Center-Grimes) 2-3 won by fall over Wacha (Fall 1:11)
Cons. Round 1 - Wacha won by forfeit over Mariel Becicka (Urbandale) 0-2 (For.)
Cons. Round 2 - Bri Shannon (Pella) 2-2 won by fall over Wacha (Fall 2:33)
140 - Izzy Schoettmer (5-3) placed 5th and scored 15.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Schoettmer won by fall over Liberty Spier (Valley, West Des Moines) 0-2 (Fall 1:14)
Quarterfinal - Schoettmer won by fall over Jenna Rucker (I-35) 2-4 (Fall 1:19)
Semifinal - Kat Diprima (Fort Madison) 7-0 won by fall over Schoettmer (Fall 1:38)
Cons. Round 3 - Sarah Higgins (Ames) 5-3 won by fall over Schoettmer (Fall 5:33)
5th Place Match - Schoettmer won by fall over Jozlyn Wells (Colfax-Mingo) 6-4 (Fall 3:14)
145 - Jordan Voelkel (5-5) placed 5th and scored 14.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Voelkel won by fall over Alauna Wells (Colfax-Mingo) 1-2 (Fall 5:06)
Quarterfinal - Kamryn Faas (Ames) 6-1 won by fall over Voelkel (Fall 2:57)
Cons. Round 2 - Voelkel won by fall over Addyson Lovelace (Marshalltown) 4-3 (Fall 3:31)
Cons. Round 3 - Elizabeth Makovec (Ankeny) 7-1 won by fall over Voelkel (Fall 1:25)
5th Place Match - Voelkel won by fall over Aubree Bunnell (Fort Madison) 3-4 (Fall 3:05)
155 - Lizzy Wolf (7-0) placed 1st and scored 30.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Wolf won by fall over Alison Leonard (Central Decatur) 0-2 (Fall 0:36)
Quarterfinal - Wolf won by fall over Jaela Wills (Urbandale) 0-3 (Fall 3:27)
Semifinal - Wolf won by fall over Allie Van Der Molen (Dallas Center-Grimes) 3-1 (Fall 2:55)
1st Place Match - Wolf won by fall over Gwen Wright (Valley, West Des Moines) 2-1 (Fall 2:37)
170 - Layna DeMoss (6-1) placed 1st and scored 30.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - DeMoss won by fall over Liana Krell (Valley, West Des Moines) 2-2 (Fall 3:06)
Quarterfinal - DeMoss won by fall over Peyton Traynor (Urbandale) 3-1 (Fall 3:03)
Semifinal - DeMoss won by fall over Betsy Jones (I-35) 6-2 (Fall 2:00)
1st Place Match - DeMoss won by fall over Torilyn Simmons (Des Moines Hoover) 6-4 (Fall 1:38)
190 - Mo Brown (1-4) placed 8th and scored 6.0 team points.
Champ. Round 1 - Elly Wagner (Valley, West Des Moines) 4-1 won by fall over Brown (Fall 0:40)
Cons. Round 3 -Brown won by fall over Julietza Ruiz (Marshalltown) 1-5 (Fall 1:10)
7th Place Match - Kaydence Andersen (Colfax-Mingo) 2-4 won by fall over Brown (Fall 5:13)
What do you love most about working at Benton?
I love working with the kids and hearing their stories.
Benton Community School District is proud to share Alumni Spotlights focusing on "Where are you now?" If you would be interested in sharing your post-graduation journey with us, we would love to hear from you!
https://forms.gle/xe3KwMKkWkB8FLcN9
Every School Day Counts
