Exciting changes are happening across our district! We'd like to share progress updates as we improve our school buildings, enhancing safety, comfort, and learning spaces for all. These projects are only possible thanks to the continued support of our community. Together, we’re building a brighter future for our students! Follow along with progress at:
www.benton.k12.ia.us/page/current-building-projects
www.benton.k12.ia.us/page/current-building-projects
2025 Football Camp Schedule
Congratulations to our WaMac West All Conference Selections!
Benton Community's Averie Gale is preparing for an adventure as a foreign exchange student in Denmark in the year ahead. Oftentimes, Benton will receive exchange students, but it is very rare for us to send a foreign exchange student to another country. Averie has worked hard to get to this point and is providing a presentation about her experience to this point. The event details are below.
Over the past 3 days the boys and girls golf teams hosted their annual golf camp out at Tara Hills Country Club. This year we had 47 golfers turn out for camp. Golfers had the chance to work on their chipping, putting, irons, and driving skills. They were also able to test their skills in those areas, and then play a few holes out on the golf course. Overall, it was a fun 3 days and the kids learned a lot!!!
💪🏽 The Benton Girls' Wrestling Team recently hosted a summer camp, and it was a huge success! 🤼♀️ We're proud of their commitment to the sport and excited to see the growth happening in our program. Way to go, Bobcats! 🐾💙
Softball All Conference Recognition Announcement
Congratulations to the Benton Baseball team on their 4-3 win over Oskaloosa! Bobcats will travel to Saydel High School for the Substate Final tomorrow evening. Tickets must be purchased online. https://events.hometownticketing.com/.../L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50...
Due to the scheduling conflict, the Benton Community School Board meeting has moved to Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm at Central Office.
Due to the scheduling conflict, the Benton Community School Board meeting has moved to Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm at Central Office.
Benton Community Transportation Department is hosting a Bus Test Drive Event.
When: Wednesday, July 30 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Benton High School Parking Lot, 600 1st Street, Van Horne
There is your chance to come drive a school bus and see if this career is right for you!
What to Expect:
* Get Behind the Wheel
* Meet Transportation Staff
* Discover Job Opportunities
We hope to see you there!
Questions ?
Contact Tim Lyons, Transportation Director
tlyons@benton.k12.ia.us
When: Wednesday, July 30 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Benton High School Parking Lot, 600 1st Street, Van Horne
There is your chance to come drive a school bus and see if this career is right for you!
What to Expect:
* Get Behind the Wheel
* Meet Transportation Staff
* Discover Job Opportunities
We hope to see you there!
Questions ?
Contact Tim Lyons, Transportation Director
tlyons@benton.k12.ia.us
Regional softball Benton at Williamsburg 7 pm. Saturday, July 12th.
Tickets must be purchased ahead of time using the following link - NO card readers at the three entrance locations.
https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/softball/2024-25/comps/h202506270616554661272b64fc52048
Livestream will be available for those not able to attend:
https://www.youtube.com/c/WilliamsburgCSD
Tickets must be purchased ahead of time using the following link - NO card readers at the three entrance locations.
https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/softball/2024-25/comps/h202506270616554661272b64fc52048
Livestream will be available for those not able to attend:
https://www.youtube.com/c/WilliamsburgCSD
****Baseball Update****
Benton closes regular season again Vinton-Shellsburg, gets ready for tournament
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Van Horne
Benton 9, Vinton-Shellsburg 0
VS 000 000 0 - 0
BC 060 021 x - 9
Benton turned up for its tournament game with a 9-0 win over Vinton-Shellsburg, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Van Horne. Benton had eight hits. VJ Schulte was 3 for 4 with a double, triple and three RBIs. Drew Fillenworth was 2 for 5 with a double, triple and two RBIs. Eli Patterson stole one base. Benton had one error. VJ Schulte threw for three innings, allowed two hits and struck out two. Fillenworth threw for three innings, allowed one hit and struck out two. He was the winning pitcher. Grady Frese threw for one inning and struck out two.
Benton (26-6) hosts Williamsburg (11-18) in the first round of the IHSAA 3A Substate 8.
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Van Horne
Benton 9, Vinton-Shellsburg 0
VS 000 000 0 - 0
BC 060 021 x - 9
Benton turned up for its tournament game with a 9-0 win over Vinton-Shellsburg, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Van Horne. Benton had eight hits. VJ Schulte was 3 for 4 with a double, triple and three RBIs. Drew Fillenworth was 2 for 5 with a double, triple and two RBIs. Eli Patterson stole one base. Benton had one error. VJ Schulte threw for three innings, allowed two hits and struck out two. Fillenworth threw for three innings, allowed one hit and struck out two. He was the winning pitcher. Grady Frese threw for one inning and struck out two.
Benton (26-6) hosts Williamsburg (11-18) in the first round of the IHSAA 3A Substate 8.
Softball, Thursday, July 10 at 7:00 PM
Benton vs Iowa Falls-Alden
Gates open at 6:00 PM
Tickets $8/person - cash not accepted at the gate.
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2025062706164302324c366f6ae0146/checkout
Baseball, Friday, July 11 at 7:00 PM
Benton vs Williamsburg
Gates open at 6:00 PM
Tickets $6/person - cash not accepted at the gate
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/iahsaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzY1MjQ%3D
Benton vs Iowa Falls-Alden
Gates open at 6:00 PM
Tickets $8/person - cash not accepted at the gate.
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2025062706164302324c366f6ae0146/checkout
Baseball, Friday, July 11 at 7:00 PM
Benton vs Williamsburg
Gates open at 6:00 PM
Tickets $6/person - cash not accepted at the gate
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/iahsaa/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzY1MjQ%3D
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#APlaceToBelong
#APlaceToBelong
Softball Week of June 30, 2025
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Monday, June 30, 2025, at Grinnell
No. 12 Grinnell 3, Benton 2
BC 100 000 01 - 2
G 000 001 02 - 3
Benton 6, Grinnell 5
BC 112 020 0 - 6
G 130 010 0 - 5
Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Van Horne
Nov. 15 Center Point-Urbana 12, Benton 2
CPU 252 30 - 12
BC 020 00 - 2
Center Point-Urbana 7, Benton 3
CPU 100 330 0 - 7
BC 300 000 0 - 3
STATISTICS ARE COMING
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Monday, June 30, 2025, at Grinnell
No. 12 Grinnell 3, Benton 2
BC 100 000 01 - 2
G 000 001 02 - 3
Benton 6, Grinnell 5
BC 112 020 0 - 6
G 130 010 0 - 5
Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Van Horne
Nov. 15 Center Point-Urbana 12, Benton 2
CPU 252 30 - 12
BC 020 00 - 2
Center Point-Urbana 7, Benton 3
CPU 100 330 0 - 7
BC 300 000 0 - 3
STATISTICS ARE COMING
At Benton Community, we take pride in the accomplishments of our students and want to highlight the diverse paths Bobcats are taking to work and earn. Over the next couple of months, we will highlight some of our students who are employed and learning in the workplace. This aligns with our District Career & Academic Plan. If you know of a student who is working while in high school, please encourage them to complete the survey.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclZb2qZrn4xKxBxN7-Iycammf8P3Kq4wLu9dOSVP8X7vSS4A/viewform?usp=header
Benton Baseball, Week of June 30, 2025
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Monday, June 30, 2025, at Grinnell
Benton 8, Grinnell 3
Benton had 12 hits. VJ Schulte had two RBIs. Drew Fillenworth was 2 for 3. Carson Nolan was 3 for 4 with a double and three RBIs. Kale Gallagher was 2 for 4 with two RBIs. Kaleb Hupke was 2 for 4 with a double. Fillenworth stole two bases. Nolan stole one. Brooks Mitchell-Birdsell threw for seven innings, allowed nine hits, three runs (two earned), and struck out five.
Benton 6, Grinnell 1
Benton had nine hits. Eli Patterson was 2 for 2. Grady Frese had two RBIs. Gallagher was 2 for 3 with a double and one RBI. Patterson stole one base. Fillenworth was the winning pitcher. He threw for six innings, allowed three hits, one earned run, hit two batters and struck out nine.
Benton (22-5) hosts Xavier (15-14) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, in Van Horne. Benton hosts Solon (16-11) at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, at Van Horne. On Thursday, July 3, at Van Horne, it's a conference doubleheader starting at 5 p.m. against Center Point-Urbana (6-16). Benton hosts Vinton-Shellsburg (4-16) on Tuesday, July 8, at 7 p.m. Tournament action starts Friday, July 11, at 7 p.m. at Van Horne against Williamsburg (10-14).
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Monday, June 30, 2025, at Grinnell
Benton 8, Grinnell 3
Benton had 12 hits. VJ Schulte had two RBIs. Drew Fillenworth was 2 for 3. Carson Nolan was 3 for 4 with a double and three RBIs. Kale Gallagher was 2 for 4 with two RBIs. Kaleb Hupke was 2 for 4 with a double. Fillenworth stole two bases. Nolan stole one. Brooks Mitchell-Birdsell threw for seven innings, allowed nine hits, three runs (two earned), and struck out five.
Benton 6, Grinnell 1
Benton had nine hits. Eli Patterson was 2 for 2. Grady Frese had two RBIs. Gallagher was 2 for 3 with a double and one RBI. Patterson stole one base. Fillenworth was the winning pitcher. He threw for six innings, allowed three hits, one earned run, hit two batters and struck out nine.
Benton (22-5) hosts Xavier (15-14) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, in Van Horne. Benton hosts Solon (16-11) at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, at Van Horne. On Thursday, July 3, at Van Horne, it's a conference doubleheader starting at 5 p.m. against Center Point-Urbana (6-16). Benton hosts Vinton-Shellsburg (4-16) on Tuesday, July 8, at 7 p.m. Tournament action starts Friday, July 11, at 7 p.m. at Van Horne against Williamsburg (10-14).
