Benton Community School District

Benton Community Practice Schedules as it relates to the Weather... Obviously the weather is supposed to get crazy hot. We will NOT be practicing OUTSIDE right after school thru Thursday. Football, Cross Country, and Band practices are either in the morning....or after 6:30 pm. HS Football practice schedule.... Tuesday: 7-9 am Wednesday: 6:30-8:30 pm Thursday: 6:15 - 7:45 am MS Football practice schedule.... Thursday: 6:30 am (First Practice) Band practice schedule... Monday: 7:30-9:30 pm Cross Country practice schedule... Tuesday: 8:00 - 9:30 am Wednesday: lifting and pictures only - after school Thursday: 6:00 am Friday: 5:30 am MS Cross Country practice schedule... Thursday: Directly after school...indoor practice will be held at the high school. (First Practice) Volleyball....ALL LEVELS will practice as normal. 9-12 grade at the HS, 7th grade in Norway, and 8th grade in Atkins. Shuttle buses will be running on Thursday (6:00 pm) and Friday (5:30 pm) this week. Coaches will be communicating as well. Thanks for your help and understanding!! Contact your coach or the activities office if there are any questions.

Benton Community will continue to monitor the temperature and heat index to keep all students safe! Practice times and plans have been altered for the safety of students in all activities. Coaches and directors will communicate with students regarding practice times and format. Our priority is to keep our students safe while allowing practices to continue with modified plans. Thank you and stay safe!

#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Good Morning, Bobcats! If you haven't already registered your students for school, please do so ASAP. We are so excited to welcome Bobcat students and families on Monday for tours and meetings with teachers. Please see the schedule pictured below or check out the Benton website for additional information.

I am Shawn Pfiffner and I am beginning my 31st year at Benton Community. I am a proud Bobcat Alum and will do everything I can to help support all of our kids, coaches, and programs. Benton Community is my second family and a great place to belong. Go Bobcats!!:)

The first day of school is August 23 for K-12 and August 28 for 3 & 4 year old Preschool. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

My name is Tim Lyons, the Transportation Director at Benton. I started as the mechanic 25 years ago and then moved into the role of Transportation Director. I am a Benton grad (once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat) and have one daughter that is a graduate of Benton and two grandchildren that go to Benton. In my spare time I like to be with my family, take day trips, and travel.

Benton CSD welcomed new certified staff yesterday. They spent the morning learning and reflecting with Dr. Bieschke and Mrs. Selk and the afternoon with teacher leaders touring each community and school building in the district.

Employee Spotlight: Katie Bauder, Keystone Elementary Principal Katie answers the question, "Why did you choose to come back to Benton"? I have an extreme sense of pride, honor, and belonging associated with returning to Benton, which I consider my home (you can’t take the Bobcat out of anyone). This feeling of coming back to a place where I feel a strong connection and sense of identity is indeed a powerful and meaningful experience. It's often referred to as a "homecoming" and it evokes a range of emotions, including nostalgia, happiness, and a deep sense of being rooted. Embracing the familiarity and comfort of my hometown, and feeling proud of my association with it, brings a source of great joy and contentment.

These drivers haul the most precious cargo "Benton Community students". So please beware of them traveling on our roads and especially when they are stopped and the lights are flashing. Parents remind your students to use their seat belts and bus tag when getting on and off the bus. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

The Benton Community Marching Bobcats performed in the Atkins Watermelon Days parade this past weekend. They will perform their competition show, Shiver Me Timber, this Friday evening at Bobcat Stadium.

Time to register for the 2023-24 school year! https://sites.google.com/benton.k12.ia.us/bcregister/home

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Visit with Deputy Brandt and thank him for his service to Benton Community as our School Resource Officer at the National Night Out event. Details for the event are listed in the flyer.

FFA Summer Update Benton FFA members have had a busy summer participating in Career Development Events, the Benton County Fair, Washington Leadership Conference and community events and parades. At the Benton County Fair members not only exhibited livestock but also volunteered their time working for the Dairy Producers and Cattlemen as well as the FFA Learning Barn. In the FFA Learning Barn, members worked with area youth by passing out chicks, bunnies, and piglets. In addition, they put on workshops throughout the fair teaching about agriculture. Members participated in the Belle Plaine parade and plan to be in the Watermelon Days parade as well. FFA members will be putting on a pedal tractor pull Watermelon Days which will be held on Friday, August 4th at 5:30 PM. August brings 24 members exhibiting at the Iowa State Fair. Projects include livestock, tractor restoration, photography and crops.

Benton Community School District has openings for Full-Time Bus Drivers, Substitute Bus Drivers and for a Van Horne PM Bus Stop Supervisor. Please go to www.benton.k12.ia.us and click on employment opportunities to apply!

Welcome Scott Shaw!