Why Benton?
I chose Benton because it is my home district. I grew up here, and I have always wanted to be a part of the Benton family. My mother taught here, my wife teaches here, and my children went here.
I chose Benton because it is my home district. I grew up here, and I have always wanted to be a part of the Benton family. My mother taught here, my wife teaches here, and my children went here.

🎓 26 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 2000.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 2000.
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🎓 27 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1999.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1999.
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🎓 28 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1998.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1998.
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🎓 29 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1997.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1997.
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Benton Community & Central Lutheran will be dismissing at 2:00 p.m. today, Friday, April 17th. There will be no after school activities, practices, or games. Stay safe!

🎓 30 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1996.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1996.
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Precalculus students made up a new game to work on the unit circle - Degrees and Radians Go Fish!



The Boys Golf Invitational on Saturday, April 18 at Tara Hills Country Club has been POSTPONED to Saturday, April 25 due to inclement weather.

#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
#APlaceToBelong

My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the people. My colleagues and students have helped me grow as a teacher and a person in ways I never imagined.

🎓 31 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1995.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1995.
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Why Benton?
From the moment I joined Benton Community, I felt embraced, valued, and supported. This district doesn’t just treat me as a professional; it treats me like family.

🎓 32 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1994.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1994.
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****UPDATES ON BENTON ACTIVITIES TUESDAY 4/14****
No 5:30 pm Shuttle bus service this evening
No MS Girls Track at Solon - Cancelled
No MS Boys Track at South Tama - Cancelled
No MS Practice this evening - Go home after school at 3:20 pm
Girls HS Track Meet at Lisbon - Cancelled
Girls HS Track will have practice right after school
Boys HS Track at Iowa Valley is still on - Still on at Normal time - 4:15 pm
Boys and Girls JV/Varsity Soccer is still on - Start time has been pushed back one hour
-Boys Varsity - 6:00 pm start now
-Girls Varsity - 7:30 pm start now
-Boys and Girls Junior Varsity -Cancelled - make up date TBD
No 5:30 pm Shuttle bus service this evening
No MS Girls Track at Solon - Cancelled
No MS Boys Track at South Tama - Cancelled
No MS Practice this evening - Go home after school at 3:20 pm
Girls HS Track Meet at Lisbon - Cancelled
Girls HS Track will have practice right after school
Boys HS Track at Iowa Valley is still on - Still on at Normal time - 4:15 pm
Boys and Girls JV/Varsity Soccer is still on - Start time has been pushed back one hour
-Boys Varsity - 6:00 pm start now
-Girls Varsity - 7:30 pm start now
-Boys and Girls Junior Varsity -Cancelled - make up date TBD

SPORTS: Lady Bobcats host triangular at Tara Hills
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Monday, April 13, 2026, at Tara Hills Country Club
Team scores
Benton 172
Williamsburg 174
Benton JV 231
Burlington Notre Dame 240
Williamsburg JV 279
Benton scores
1 Hasse Sobaski 40
3 Bristol Kahle 41
4 Madelyn Kenny 41
10 Avery Kramer 50
11 Kristen Covington 50
14 Katelyn Covington 51
16 Emily Kulbartz 58
17 Alissa Zimmerman 59
19 Alexis Sobaski 63
20 Makalya Volesky 66
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Monday, April 13, 2026, at Tara Hills Country Club
Team scores
Benton 172
Williamsburg 174
Benton JV 231
Burlington Notre Dame 240
Williamsburg JV 279
Benton scores
1 Hasse Sobaski 40
3 Bristol Kahle 41
4 Madelyn Kenny 41
10 Avery Kramer 50
11 Kristen Covington 50
14 Katelyn Covington 51
16 Emily Kulbartz 58
17 Alissa Zimmerman 59
19 Alexis Sobaski 63
20 Makalya Volesky 66








BC boys’ golf team travels to Williamsburg
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Monday, April 13, 2026, at Stone Creek, Williamsburg
Varsity team scores
Williamsburg 155
Burlington ND 179
Benton 198
Benton varsity scores
Braiden Moore 50
Ben Langerman 51
Brayden Miller 53
Kaiser Townsley 54
Braedyn Junge 54
Andrew Hines 54
Benton JV team scores
Williamsburg 174
Benton 222
Burlington ND 236
Benton JV Scores
Gabe Garner 54
Kaleb Hayden 54
Ryder Shaw 56
Will Rausch 58
Dustin Steffen 60
Levi Schmitz 62
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Monday, April 13, 2026, at Stone Creek, Williamsburg
Varsity team scores
Williamsburg 155
Burlington ND 179
Benton 198
Benton varsity scores
Braiden Moore 50
Ben Langerman 51
Brayden Miller 53
Kaiser Townsley 54
Braedyn Junge 54
Andrew Hines 54
Benton JV team scores
Williamsburg 174
Benton 222
Burlington ND 236
Benton JV Scores
Gabe Garner 54
Kaleb Hayden 54
Ryder Shaw 56
Will Rausch 58
Dustin Steffen 60
Levi Schmitz 62


What is your family thing about being a Bobcat?
I love that Benton Community celebrates and encourages the many academic and extracurricular accomplishments of our students.
I love that Benton Community celebrates and encourages the many academic and extracurricular accomplishments of our students.

🎓 33 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1993.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 1993.
Tag your classmates in the comments and join the celebration! Be sure to click the "Follow" button to ensure you don't miss any of the updates from Benton Community!








Junior Achievement in Mrs. Franck’s kindergarten class brought Benton alumni and friends together! Melissa Lennie is one of many JA volunteers adding value to our student experience by volunteering to deliver lessons focused on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Many thanks to all of our JA volunteers throughout the district.

