Benton Community School District

Benton staff at the end of a successful Homecoming week! Queen's coronation at 6:30 p.m. Football game at 7 p.m.

Pertinent Weather related schedule for Benton Community Homecoming Activities as we continue to monitor the weather... 1:30-Parade-still on. 2:00-Pep Rally in the HS Gym-still on. 4:00-Freshman Scrimmage-Canceled. 5:00-1-6 grade flag football-Canceled. 6:30-Queen Coronation-still on. 7:00-Varsity Football Game-still on. We will continue to update if any changes are needed. Thank you and go Bobcats!!:)

Happy Homecoming Friday! Benton Facility Survey 2 https://tinyurl.com/BentonFacilitySurvey2 Benton Community School Board seeks your feedback about improvements to our facilities. This short survey asks about your awareness of the recent bond vote (March 7, 2023) and preferences for future facility investments. Your input will guide a path forward that aligns with the infrastructure needs of the district and expectations of our community. *If you would like a hard copy, please reach out to the Central Office staff.

Kelsey answers the question, Why did you choose Benton? "Once a Bobcat, Always a Bobcat! As a former Bobcat, I was able to do some subbing in the district prior to accepting a job. It was a no brainer to say yes when the job was offered to me. In my first years I was able to work alongside teachers that I once had as teachers. I got to know them on a different level and I was able to learn things from them in a different role. Also, now that I have a child, I can't wait to see him grow up a Bobcat and experience all the great things I was able to experience while growing up in this supportive community!"

Stella, representing staff's couch potato distinction, in her comfy hoodie. More class distinction day photos.

Tuesday and Wednesday Homecoming dress-up winners at the MS/HS Home on the Ranch- Country winners Callan Keiper (center left) Jessa DeMoss Home Sweet Home- USA winners Hailey Suiter Faye Wade

Here are your top 5 2023 Benton Homecoming Candidates Back left to right: Quincy Gilbert, Jace Biery, Ty Kulbartz, Easton Pfiffner, and Brennen Blegen. Front left to right: McKenna Kramer, Jaida Lyons, Morgan Schulte, Piper Nelson, and Emma Townsley. Coronation of the King will be at Friday afternoon's Bobcat Pep Rally and the Queen's coronation will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Homecoming football game.

"I chose Benton so I could raise my children in a small community near my family."

Bobcats take on the Wolves tonight at Marion. 7 p.m. start time. The game will be live on KCRG 9.2.

The student center this morning was full of Homecoming class distinction day attire 7th- Jersey 8th- Neon 9th- Tourist 10th- PJ 11th- Barbie & Ken 12th- Day on the Water Photos of 7-10th grade. Upperclassmen evidently like to be fashionably later. More to come.

Check out our Lady Cats in last night's Powder Puff game. Seniors vs. Juniors. Seniors take the win 34-0

First graders are learning about plants and animals using their interactive reading and writing notebook. This is a learning tool they'll bring home after each unit so you can see what they've been working on and use for continued practice.

Home Sweet Home USA Day "America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand." - Harry S. Truman These Bobcats are getting the job done with their red, white, and blue!!

Did you know Benton elementary students participate in a lesson with our School Librarian, Mr. Frimml? Mr. Frimml also supports some TAG instruction throughout the district. He brings both of these topics together when he provides "Creative Challenge" lessons to students.

Did you know Benton elementary students participate in a lesson with our School Librarian, Mr. Frimml? Mr. Frimml also supports some TAG instruction throughout the district. He brings both of these topics together when he provides "Creative Challenge" lessons to students.

"America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand." - Harry S. Truman These Bobcats are getting the job done with their red, white, and blue!! Home Sweet Home USA day

First graders are learning about plants and animals using their interactive reading and writing notebook. This is a learning tool they'll bring home after each unit so you can see what they've been working on and use for continued practice.

Benton runs at Vinton-Shellsburg CC meet on September 19 -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- Vinton-Shellsburg Invitational Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 Vinton-Shellsburg High School Team scores are coming Varsity boys 5K 10 Isaac Morris 17:48.7 11 Caleb Olson 17:49.6 25 Luke Lange 18:49.0 35 Marcus Ricklefs 19:35.5 45 Noah Pickart 20:19.9 52 Brian Araiza 20:51.8 53 Colin Reiners 20:56.9 Varsity Girls 5K 1 Jaida Lyons 20:10.6 6 Abbie Jones 20:43.2 15 Kyra Kauder 21:54.3 40 Layna DeMoss 25:28.8 41 Lizzy Wolf 25:29.2 44 Libi Frese 25:58.0 JV Boys 5K 9 Jonathon Sadler 20:48.8 12 Parker Mitchell 21:08.2 16 Ethan Schwake 21:20.7 17 Luis Araiza 21:20.7 28 Mario Talavera 22:30.0 42 Nathan Becker 24:11.7 56 Andrew Hines 26:59.5 JV Girls 5K 20 Alex Welte 26:45.9 32 Mary Phillips 28:07.3 49 Jessa Demoss 31:03.2 50 Mckenna Kramer 31:03.2 56 Ana Glawe 32:03.9 Middle School Boys 2-Mile 2 Jaxson Mehlert 12:39.8 29 Jed Schanbacher 14:41.3 36 Sawyer Davis 15:16.8 43 Jonathan Barron 15:53.3 47 Zavier Dittmar 16:28.1 57 Austin Wolf 17:10.4 Middle School Girls 2-Mile 4 Lydia Stearns 14:58.1 6 June Fisher 15:12.8 8 Emma King 15:25.2 9 Kenna Lennie 15:26.0 10 Anna Cretin 15:43.5 28 Kinley Zittergruen 18:13.5 33 Ava Olson 18:44.1 37 Bella Olson 18:59.5 38 Aubrey Krueger 19:16.2 41 Zoey Hutton 19:49.5 48 Kaylee Krueger 21:43.3

School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, September 20. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Guest speakers are a great opportunity to learn. Some students at the MS/HS were able to listen to Justice May discuss the branches of government, how he was appointed as an Iowa Supreme Court Justice, and more.