Benton Community School District

Board members and administration will be available today from 2:30 - 7:30 p.m. at each of our elementary buildings to share information and details about the upcoming Bond Referendum on March 7. Please take the time to stop and look over the plans for our Facility improvements, pick up a few handouts, and ask any questions you might have. We look forward to visiting with you!

Academic Awards: If you were not able to attend this morning’s academic award, please see Mrs. Bear

My name is Tara Bonewitz and I am a 3rd Grade Teacher at Keystone Elementary. I have taught for 27 years and 24 of those have been here at Benton. I started my teaching career at Keystone Elementary as a Special Education Teacher and then transferred to 3rd Grade. I live in Keystone with my husband Mike and daughter Kaitlyn, who is a Sophomore at Benton. Our son Keaton and daughter Makenna are also Benton graduates. Benton has been a great place to work and raise our children. When I’m not in the classroom, I love spending time outdoors, gardening, boating, cheering Kait on in her activities, and spending time with family and friends.

School Bus Driver Appreciation Dinner & New Bus Driver Recruitment Dinner: Benton Community School District is looking for new bus drivers. If you have any interest, please join us for dinner to learn more and meet the current transportation staff on Wednesday, March 29 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Van Horne Community Center, 558 1st Avenue, Van Horne.

Boys Soccer: There will be a preseason meeting for all boys interested in playing high school soccer this year on Wednesday during the 5th block in Mr. Stockman's room.

MS/HS AAU wrestlers: the practice has been changed to the HS wrestling room for today. It will not be at the elementary.

My name is Marisa Terry and I teach Kindergarten at Keystone Elementary School. This is my 5th year teaching in the district. I live in Blairstown with my husband and our two daughters. I love reading and playing with my girls, and watching them experience new things.

Benton wins! Congrats Girls and coaches! 🙌

Benton 26 - DM Christian 11 at half. Go Cats!

Let the state game begin! Go Bobcats!

#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

We had a Spirit Walk to send the girls off to state today! Go Bobcats!

Elite Sports would like to thank Bobcat nation for all the orders and wish the team good luck tonight. Go Cats! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Dorian Honor Band is today at Luther College! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Girls Golf Meeting: There will be a meeting for girls in grades 7-12 interested in playing golf on Friday during 5th block in Mr. DIrks' room. If you are unable to attend the meeting on Friday due to prior commitments, please see Mr. Dirks before the meeting.

8th grade boys basketball: There will be a meeting on Tuesday during 5th block in Mr. Dirks' room to turn in jerseys.

Art Club is selling TeamTatum buttons in support of Tatum Schroeder. If you'd like to purchase one, stop by the Art Room and see Mr. Patterson.

Focus on Education - Vote March 7

School Bond Vote - March 7! Information For the bond referendum on March 7, there are two questions on the ballot: Question one describes the planned projects. Question two explains how the projects will be funded. Voters who support the bond referendum must vote "yes" on each question. If a voter marks "yes" on one question and "no" on the other question, this is essentially a “no” vote. The school district is required to have two “yes” selections for voter approval of the bond referendum.