Benton Community School District

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Non-conference Girl-Boy double header tonight at Regina. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Bowling Apparel: Bowling apparel is ready to be picked up in the Activities Office.

Dee Kulbartz is in her 10th year as the school nurse at Norway Intermediate. Dee and her husband, Jeremy, have three children and enjoy attending their activities, watching sports and spending time with family and friends.

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong Benton girls’ basketball Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Van Horne Benton (2-1) 66, Mid-Prairie (1-1) 43 MP 7 16 10 10 – 43 BC 15 14 22 15 – 66 Benton was 22 of 57 from the field, 13 of 33 for three-pointers and 9 of 13 for free throws. The team had 32 rebounds, 21 assists, 10 steals, six blocks, 10 turnovers and 15 fouls. Jenna Twedt led Benton with 21 points. McKenna Kramer had 12 and Emma Townsley added 11 points. Townsley had nine rebounds. Piper Nelson added six rebounds. Townsley also had seven assists. Jenna Twedt had four. Nelson had three steals. Twedt had three blocks. Mid-Prairie was 14 of 44 for field goals, 4 of 8 for three-pointers, and 11 of 14 for free throws. They had 35 rebounds, six assists, four steals, three blocks, 16 turnovers and 12 fouls. Benton travels to Iowa City Regina (2-0) for a non-conference game that starts at 6:30 p.m. Benton boys’ basketball Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Van Horne Mid-Prairie (1-0) 71, Benton (0-1) 66 Statistics are coming. Benton travels to Iowa City Regina (0-0) on Thursday, Dec. 1, and hosts Grinnell (1-0) on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Van Horne.

Spain Trip Meeting: There will be a meeting for all students who are going on the 2023 Spain Trip meeting on Friday, Dec. 2nd during 5th Hour in Mr. Liddle's Room. We will be discussing rooming assignments. If you cannot make the meeting please see Mr. Liddle sometime this week.

I have been in education for many years, but this is my first year at Benton Community as the 7th grade math teacher. When I have free time, I enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking and spending time with my incredible family. I am thrilled to be part of the Bobcat Family!

A multitude of events taking place at Benton Community tonight! Great job students, coaches, and directors!

8th Grade Boys: There is an 8th grade boys basketball signup outside of Mr. Dirks' room, room 22. There will also be an 8th grade boys basketball meeting this Friday, December 2nd in Mr. Dirks' room during 5th block. If you have class during 5th Block, please talk to Mr. Dirks before Friday so that you can get the information.

Basketball Apparel: If you ordered basketball apparel, it is ready to be picked up in the Activities Office. Please stop in and grab it today.

It's game day! Thank you for your support. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

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This is my 10th year of teaching. I currently teach Spanish and English as a Second Language at the MS/HS. My husband is also a teacher at the secondary level. We live in the district with our two children and future Bobcats Zara and Abel.

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I am in my 30th year as an educator at Benton Community and in my first year as the Keystone Elementary Principal. I have been very fortunate to have been able to do a lot of different things in my career as a Bobcat. I taught special education, second grade, and sixth grade in the district. I coached football and wrestling for over 20 years. I also served as the activities director/7-12 assistant principal the last five years. I live in Atkins with my wife Tammy. My son Riley and daughter Peyton are both Benton Community graduates. The Benton Community school district is an amazing place to raise a family.

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong 2022 IPSWA/IFCA All-State Football DES MOINES — The Iowa Print Sports Writers Association and the Iowa Football Coaches Association have announced their 2022 all-state football teams. Dozens of sports writers and coaches from across the state met either in-person at Dowling Catholic High School or over Zoom to select this year’s teams. Team captains were selected in each of the seven Iowa high school football classes. Captains must be a senior and selected to the first all-state team and are voted on by sports writers in each class. The captains in each class were Cael Ortmann of Remsen St. Mary’s (8-man); Patrick Brown III of Grundy Center (Class A); Nolan Delong of Durant (Class 1A); Zach Lutmer of CLGLR (Class 2A); Aidan Hall of Harlan (Class 3A); Braylon Kammrad of Lewis Center (Class 4A); and Abu Sama of Southeast Polk (Class 5A). The Iowa Print Sports Writers Association was founded in February 2018 to carry on the tradition of newspapers selecting all-state teams for Iowa high school sports. Benton Defensive Lineman Brennen Blegen received second-team honors in Class 3A. He is a junior.

There will be a middle school student council meeting today during 5th block in Mrs. Jones’ classroom.

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Kory is currently in his 16th year of teaching. He has spent all 16 years at Benton Community. He currently is in his first year as a 7th grade social studies after teaching it at the high school level the previous 15. Kory is going into his 12th season as the head coach of the varsity boys track and field team. He also coached football and basketball for several years. Kory currently lives in Atkins with his wife Megan, daughter Blaire (8) and sons Dane (6) and Conrad (2). They all love the Bobcat community!

Benton Robotics: After 2 meets the middle school team 5153 (R.OAR, Robots on a Rampage) is 5-5 and is ranked 13/30. The high school team 3788 ( CATS, Chaos Applied to Science) is also 5-5 and is ranked 16/30. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong