Benton Community School District

Our high school PE students wrapped up the quarter last week with a field trip to Mission Athletics! Students explored how physical activity and fitness can be part of their lives long after PE class ends. They had the opportunity to try out equipment, explore different workout spaces, and even experience the altitude chamber! 💪 What a great opportunity for students to make real-world connections and discover new ways to stay active and healthy throughout their lives!

Mr. Donald recently put a new instructional strategy into practice after participating in a professional learning session with Grant Wood AEA School Improvement and Social Studies Consultant, Kyla Kiburis!

His 6th graders participated in a Hexagonal Thinking activity, making connections between key terms and concepts from their Ancient Egypt unit as they prepared for an upcoming assessment. Students needed to explain their thinking, make meaningful connections, and learn from one another!

We love seeing our teachers bring new strategies into their classrooms that encourage students to think critically, collaborate, and take ownership of their learning! 🐾

Thanks for all you do to make Benton a great place to be!

Deputy DeBoer took advantage of the beautiful weather we had yesterday and participated in the Atkins Public Library's Trunk or Treat event.

Bobcats close football season with loss to No. 16 Iowa Falls-Alden
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Van Horne

IF 7 3 0 14 - 24
BC 0 7 0 7 - 14
Class 3A-2

No. 16 Iowa Falls-Alden 24, Benton 14
Independence 16, Charles City 7
No. 5 Clear Lake 35, No. 4 West Delaware 21

ALL DIS AVG
Clear Lake 9-0 5-0 +40.7
West Delaware 7-2 4-1 +24.0
Iowa Falls-Alden 6-3 2-2 +6.9
Independence 3-6 1-3 -3.3
Charles City 2-7 0-5 -14.1
Benton 1-8 1-4 -23.6

Class 3A Playoffs
POD A
Fairfield at Solon
Assumption at West Delaware

POD B
Harlan Community at Des Moines Christian
Williamsburg at Mount Pleasant

POD C
Algona at Carroll
Sioux Center at Bishop Heelan

POD D
Iowa Falls-Alden at Clear Lake
Wahlert Catholic at Mount Vernon

Statistics are coming.

Good attendance makes a big difference! Go Bobcats!

The mats are officially open! Our 7th/8th grade boys wrestlers kicked off the 2026–27 season with their first practice.

On Monday, October 19th, our 7th and 8th grade students took the stage for their Band & Choir Concert. We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and talent they shared with our community!

A big thank you to our students and music directors for all the time and effort they put into preparing for this performance. And thank you to everyone who came out to support our young musicians!

Lady Bobcats lose in regional volleyball semifinal
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2026

Clear Creek Amana (32-6) 3, Benton (18-18) 0

CCA 25 25 25 - 3
BC 15 15 10 - 0
Statistics are coming.

BC cross country teams run at State Qualifier 3A meet in Winterset
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau

Iowa State Qualifier – 3A – Winterset 2026
Oct 21, 2026
Winterset High School

Boys 5,000 meters – Benton

7 Jack Lange 12 17:11.14
18 Fisher Sexton 8 17:43.36
21 Korbin Hunt 10 17:49.09
22 Jed Schanbacher 11 17:50.05
24 Mason Becker 9 17:55.82
39 Brian Araiza 12 18:40.25
44 Jaxson Mehlert 11 18:57.94

Girls’ 5,000 meters – Benton

24 Kyra Kauder 12 22:03.02
26 June Fisher 11 22:09.57
27 Anna Cretin 10 22:13.47
37 Emma King 11 23:01.90
49 Lacey Kruse 9 23:53.21
54 Layna DeMoss 12 24:16.35
58 Kenna Lennie 11 24:39.38

Lady Bobcats win first round of Class 4A Region Volleyball
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at Van Horne.

Benton (18-17) 3, Cedar Rapids Washington (1-32) 0

CRW 7 14 7 – 0
BC 25 25 25 – 3

Brynlee Seeck had 26 assists. Talulah Schroeder had 20 kills. Lily Schulte had 12 digs. Emily Kulbartz had four blocks. Benton was 71 of 73 for serves with 12 aces. Sydney Brant had three aces.

Semifinal action is Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at Clear Creek Amana (31-6).

Thanks for all you do to make Benton a great place to be!

The Bobcat Radio Network will be streaming the next football game live!
Tune in Friday, October 23rd to follow the game
https://bobcatradionetwork.mixlr.com/events/5391303

BOBCATS start 1st round of regional play @ Benton against CR Washington tonight. Play begins @7:00pm.
GO BOBCATS!!

Thanks for all you do to make Benton a great place to be!

Artist Spotlight: Ximena Ponce-Delgado, Joseph Delgado, Laurel Mattheis, Amelia Rodriguez, Beckett Gibney & Jose Lagunas Vicencio

Plan to attend!
Benton Community Theatre Presents: Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
Show times:
Friday, November 6 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 7 @ 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 8 @ 2:00 PM

Go to https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/benton/tickets to purchase tickets.

Bobcats lose on the road to No. 5 West Delaware
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau

Class 3A-2

Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at Manchester

No. 5 West Delaware (7-1) 48, Benton (1-7) 7

BC 0 7 0 0 – 7
WD 14 7 21 6 – 48

Statistics are coming.

Class 3A-2

Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
No. 4 Clear Lake 55, Charles City 0
No. 15 Iowa Falls-Alden 34, Independence 10
No. 5 West Delaware 48, Benton 7

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Iowa Falls-Alden at Benton
Independence at Charles City
No. 4 Clear Lake at No. 5 West Delaware

ALL DIS AVG
Clear Lake 8-0 4-0 +44.0
West Delaware 7-1 4-0 +28.8
Iowa Falls-Alden 5-3 2-2 +6.5
Charles City 2-6 0-4 -14.8
Independence 2-6 0-3 -4.9
Benton 1-7 1-2 -25.3

Lady Bobcats travel to Solon for WaMaC Volleyball
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at Solon

WaMaC Volleyball

West Delaware (21-14) 2, Benton 1

BC 24 25 10 - 1
WD 26 18 15 - 2

Benton 2, Vinton-Shellsburg (3-30) 0

VS 18 17 - 0
BC 25 25 - 2