Benton Community School District

FCCLA: There will be a last minute meet TODAY during Block 5 to talk about a new project. All are welcome.

Benton School Board Names 3 Finalists for Next District Superintendent January 24, 2023 VAN HORNE, IA — The Benton Community School District School Board screened six semifinalists for the district’s next superintendent in closed session on Thursday, January 19. Following the session, the board named three finalists: Dr. James Bieschke, Matt Kingsbury, and Anthony Ryan. Dr. Bieschke is the current associate superintendent and school business official at the Benton Community School District, where he is responsible for overall operations by working collaboratively with district directors of business services, transportation, technology, food service, and buildings and grounds. He also works directly with administrators in the academic and physical operations of each attendance center. He is also a member of the American Association of School Superintendents and was a finalist for the Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year in 2018. Previously, Dr. Bieschke served as high school principal at Benton Community High School. Kingsbury currently serves as the high school principal in the Vinton-Shellsburg CSD. In this position he leads a 9-12 building with 460 students and 60 staff members. He oversees the high school budget, monitors committees, manages staff recruitment & evaluations, and is responsible for the alternative school program. Kingsbury is a member of the Vinton Lions Club, serves on the Grant Wood Induction Steering Committee, and was a 2015 SAI Principal of the Year finalist. He previously served as a high school principal at Durant CSD and Columbus Junction CSD. As the PK-12 superintendent and director of special education of East Marshall CSD since 2016, Ryan has focused on establishing positive relationships, providing opportunities for enhancing professional skills, and embracing effective communication. In addition, Ryan has served in the American Association of School Administrators and Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Ryan previously was the PK-12 superintendent at Centerville CSD. Board members have been working with Grundmeyer Leader Services to conduct the search. As a next step, the board and stakeholder interview teams will conduct final interviews with each of the three finalists on Tuesday, January 31. The board will then discuss the candidates and reach a final decision soon after the formal interviews. The next superintendent will begin serving the Benton Community School District effective July 1, 2023. ###

My name is Jeanette Ziegenhorn. I teach both art and technology at Atkins and only art at Keystone Elementary. It is my 4th year here in Benton Community School District. I love traveling and exploring new places! My most recent adventure was to Medellin, Colombia.

Benton Community School Board and administration shared information at Atkins Elementary tonight about Facilities Improvements for the upcoming G.O. Bond on March 7

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Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau BC teams travel to Waverly for basketball; also face South Tama Benton Community girls’ basketball Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at South Tama No. 4 Benton (13-2) 67, South Tama (1-15) 12 BC 26 26 6 9 – 67 ST 0 6 2 4 – 12 Scoring 15 points each for Benton were Emma Townsley and Jenna Twedt. Aubrey Kelly had seven rebounds. Twedt had five assists and five steals. Aburey Kelly had two blocks. South Tama statistics are coming. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Waverly No. 4 Benton (14-2) 60, No. 9 Waverly-Shell Rock (10-4) 45 BC 14 19 12 15 – 60 WSR 10 15 7 1 3 – 45 Jenna Twedt scored 17 points. Emma Townsley had 15 for Benton. Piper Nelson added 12. McKenna Kramer had 11. Piper Nelson had five rebounds. Twedt had seven assists. Townsley had three steals. Waverly-Shell Rock was led by Katelyn Eggena with 19 points. Benton hosts Williamsburg (3-12) on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, and they travel to No. 7 Clear Creek Amana (11-2) on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. Benton boys’ basketball Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at Van Horne Benton (4-9) 66, South Tama (2-12) 38 ST 7 11 8 1 2 – 38 BC 16 14 13 23 – 66 Noah Franck led Benton with 23 points. Cael Kaestner had six rebounds. Owen Tjelmeland had six assists. With two steals each were Tjelmeland, Evan Daugherty and Easton Patterson. Franck had two blocks. South Tama statistics are coming. Benton travels to Williamsburg (10-3) on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, and hosts Clear Creek-Amana (2-10) on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. Saturday, Jan. 21 2023, at Waverly Waverly-Shell Rock (10-4) 64, Benton (4-10) 60 BC 9 16 14 21 - 60 WSR 14 17 15 18 - 64 Wyatt Rinderknecht led Benton with 13 points. Blake Daugherty added 11. With five rebounds each were Rinderknecht and Kolby Wenger. Quincy Gilbert had three assists. Evan Daugherty had four steals. Noah Frazell led WSR with 20 points. GIRLS BC STC Field goals 21/47 3-pointers 9/23 Free throws 16/26 Rebounds 43 Assists 16 Steals 17 Blocks 4 Turnovers 13 Fouls 5 BOYS STC BC Field goals 26/55 3-pointers 9/23 Free throws 5/6 Rebounds 34 Assists 21 Steals 9 Blocks 5 Turnovers 18 Fouls 10 GIRLS BC WSR Field goals 23/50 15/36 3-pointers 9/26 5/15 Free throws 5/6 10/16 Rebounds 25 22 Assists 14 10 Steals 6 1 Blocks 0 1 Turnovers 3 9 Fouls 18 10 BOYS BC WSR Field goals 21/58 22/50 3-pointers 13/32 14/30 Free throws 5/6 6/10 Rebounds 29 30 Assists 16 17 Steals 6 9 Blocks 0 1 Turnovers 10 10 Fouls 10 10

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Benton bowling travels to Vinton Jan. 20, 2034 at Berry Lanes, Vinton BOYS Round 1 - Individual Games Game 1 Game 2 Totals 1. Brandon Schultz 170 203 373 2. Cade Volesky 182 138 320 3. Gage Offill 180 152 332 4. Brayden Boone 137 194 331 5. Mason Stone 183 123 306 6. Nathan Rottman 170 152 322 Total 1678 Baker Games - 697 Round 1 - 1,678 Match Total - 2,375 Vinton-Shellsburg Baker Games - 765 Round 1 - 1,655 Match Total - 2,420 GIRLS Round 1 - Individual Games Game 1 Game 2 Totals 1. Destiny Lindsey 131 124 255 2. Cali Nolte 134 105 239 3. Janessa Bries 164 139 303 4. Hope Heck 125 99 224 5. Sydney Rupp 103 100 203 6. Brooke DeRycke 156 150 306 Total 1327 Baker Games - 696 Round 1 - 1,327 Match Total - 2,023 Vinton-Shellsburg Baker Games - 748 Round 1 - 1,728 Match Total - 2,476 #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

HS Girls Soccer Players: Reminder to turn in your jersey money to Amy in the Activities Office by Thursday.

Spanish Club: Reminder that the Shelly's Sweets cupcake and pizza fundraiser forms are due to Mr. Liddle on Wednesday, Jan. 25th.

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Bobcats win EMGMG Dual Tournament EMGMG Dual Tournament Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 East Marshall High School LeGrand, IA Benton Community defeated Union, LaPorte City 46-26 120 - Weston Kaestner (Benton Community) over Kaydin Jones (Union, LaPorte City) Maj 11-1 126 - Elijah Kupka (Benton Community) over Mays Weber (Union, LaPorte City) Fall 1:38 138 - Keegan Ellsworth (Union, LaPorte City) over Jordan Thys (Benton Community) Maj 14-0 145 - Caleb Olson (Union, LaPorte City) over Blayke Heying (Benton Community) Maj 11-2 152 - Brenden Heying (Benton Community) over Brock Bergmeier (Union, LaPorte City) Fall 0:33 160 - Clayton Sebetka (Benton Community) over Wyatt Walker (Union, LaPorte City) Fall 1:46 170 - Jonathon Becker (Benton Community) over Jay Petersen (Union, LaPorte City) Fall 3:55 182 - Troy Kupka (Benton Community) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 106 - Brayden Bohnsack (Union, LaPorte City) over Garrett Kuch (Benton Community) Fall 2:32 113 - Jace Hedeman (Union, LaPorte City) over Jason Eastman (Benton Community) Fall 0:56 Benton Community defeated Gilbert 56-24 126 - Elijah Kupka (Benton Community) over pedro Linhares (Gilbert) Fall 1:06 132 - Brady Patterson (Benton Community) over Holt Bellon (Gilbert) TF 17-2 138 - Jordan Thys (Benton Community) over Braeden Nees (Gilbert) Dec 5-0 145 - Blayke Heying (Benton Community) over Holden Boshart (Gilbert) Fall 1:17 152 - Brenden Heying (Benton Community) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 160 - Clayton Sebetka (Benton Community) over Tayshawn Gillen (Gilbert) Fall 3:27 170 - Hank Johnson (Gilbert) over Jonathon Becker (Benton Community) Fall 5:23 285 - Kamden Kesl (Benton Community) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf 106 - Garrett Kuch (Benton Community) over Dennis May (Gilbert) Fall 1:43 113 - John Artz (Gilbert) over Jason Eastman (Benton Community) Fall 1:13 120 - Weston Kaestner (Benton Community) over Corbin Bents (Gilbert) Fall 2:30 Benton Community defeated Des Moines North-Hoover 72-0 170 - Jonathon Becker (Benton Community) over Cody Jackson (Des Moines North-Hoover) Fall 4:15 182 - Troy Kupka (Benton Community) over Layden Stevens (Des Moines North-Hoover) Fall 1:02 195 - Double Forfeit 220 - Double Forfeit 285 - Kamden Kesl (Benton Community) over Kyle Pierce (Des Moines North-Hoover) Fall 1:49 120 - Weston Kaestner (Benton Community) over Eh Na (Des Moines North-Hoover) Fall 2:39 Benton Community defeated South Tama County 46-27 138 - Jordan Thys (Benton Community) over Haydin Branan (South Tama County) Fall 1:18 145 - Blayke Heying (Benton Community) over Jacob Youngbear (South Tama County) Maj 13-4 152 - Brenden Heying (Benton Community) over Cyrus Mathes (South Tama County) Fall 4:51 160 - Clayton Sebetka (Benton Community) over Pedro Munoz (South Tama County) Fall 2:47 170 - Jonathon Becker (Benton Community) over Madden Martinez (South Tama County) Fall 4:00 182 - Troy Kupka (Benton Community) over Marcus Bear (South Tama County) Fall 3:32 285 - Brennen Blegen (Benton Community) over Rudy Papakee (South Tama County) Fall 1:13 106 - Cale Graff (South Tama County) over Garrett Kuch (Benton Community) Fall 0:34 113 - Jason Eastman (Benton Community) over Carver Cecak (South Tama County) Fall 0:42 120 - Eligh Branan (South Tama County) over Weston Kaestner (Benton Community) Dec 11-4 126 - Amare Chavez (South Tama County) over Elijah Kupka (Benton Community) Dec 4-2 132 - MaCael Bear (South Tama County) over Brady Patterson (Benton Community) Dec 13-7 Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau

There will be two Public Information Session opportunities on Monday, January 23. 1. Central Office Board Room from 1:00-2:30 p.m., 304 1st Street, Van Horne, IA 52346 2. Atkins Elementary @ 6:30 p.m., 217 4th Avenue, Atkins, IA 52206 Pick your location to find out more about planned facility improvements and bond referendum vote on March 7, 2023.

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong Bobcats defeat Vinton-Shellsburg in wrestling dual Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at Vinton Benton Community 48, Vinton-Shellsburg 30 106: Eli Ollinger (VISH) over Garrett Kuch (BECO) (Dec 4-0) 113: Jason Eastman (BECO) over Gavin Morgan (VISH) (Fall 1:16) 120: Aldin Swanson (VISH) over Weston Kaestner (BECO) (Fall 2:53) 126: Elijah Kupka (BECO) over Zach Dickinson (VISH) (Fall 1:05) 132: Carter Lamont (VISH) over Brady Patterson (BECO) (Dec 4-0) 138: Jordan Thys (BECO) over Landon Osborn (VISH) (Fall 1:46) 145: Blayke Heying (BECO) over (VISH) (For.) 152: Cooper Sanders (VISH) over (BECO) (For.) 160: Brenden Heying (BECO) over Brant Dickinson (VISH) (Fall 4:27) 170: Clayton Sebetka (BECO) over (VISH) (For.) 182: Max Janssen (VISH) over Grady Frese (BECO) (Fall 1:34) 195: Troy Kupka (BECO) over Aiden Parmater (VISH) (Fall 1:37) 220: Cole Siems (VISH) over (BECO) (For.) 285: Brennen Blegen (BECO) over Parker Arnold (VISH) (Fall 0:22)

High School Student Council will meet this Friday, January 20th at 7:30.

Emma Cochrane is in her 3rd year teaching 8th grade social studies at Benton Community. Along with teaching, Emma coaches middle school cross country and is an assistant high school track and field coach. Emma is also finishing up wedding plans, and getting married next month!

Benton Community and Central Lutheran are on a 2-hour delay this morning, Thursday, January 19th. No morning activities or practices.

Kindergarten and Preschool Pre-Registration will be Monday, February 6, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at both Atkins Elementary & Keystone Elementary. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

My name is Amber St. John. I'm the K-6 English as a Second Language Teacher and an interventionist at Keystone Elementary and Norway Intermediate. Prior to becoming a teacher, I was a licensed massage therapist. I am blessed to be a member of the Bobcat family!

Need help figuring your property tax impact for our upcoming school bond issue on March 7? Remember, it's NOT the market value of your home, business, or farm land, it's the Assessed Value (see your property tax bill from the Benton Co. Assessor's office) less the rollback and homestead credit which will give you a "Net Taxable Value". Use that number x the proposed $4.05 bond levy about to come up with your annual tax increase. Example - if you own a $100,000 assessed home, less the rollback and homestead credit, the net taxable value of your home is $51,642. Use that number x $4.05 to arrive at a $17.43 per month or $209 annually. View our video and use the online calculator for more help on our bond referendum webpage at https://bentoncsdia.sites.thrillshare.com/o/bcsd/page/school-facility-bond-referendum or call Dr. Pamela Ewell at 319-228-8701 Ext. 1503 or Dr. James Bieschke at 319-228-8701 Ext. 1502 and we will provide assistance!

2023 Touch of Class t shirt. Store Closes on Sunday January 29th. Orders will be delivered to the school for student send home the week of Touch of Class or can be picked up the day of the event in the office volunteer sign in area. Portions of this store will be issued back to Benton Show Choir. If you have any questions about your order or apparel please email Kim at Outedgekim@gmail.com Thank you for any support given. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

There will be a collection at the game tonight. Thank you for your support. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong