Board elections take place today, Tuesday, November 7th. Scan the QR code below to find your polling location.
A favorite Benton tradition honoring all Veterans is this Friday, November 10th at 9:30 a.m.
My name is Cynda Mehlert and I am in my 13th year of teaching. I am a Special Education Teacher at Atkins Elementary but have taught in multiple buildings and grade levels throughout my 10 years here at Benton Community. My favorite part about being a Bobcat is that I am able to consistently teach in inclusive environments and classrooms that promote acceptance among all students.
Benton Community Girls Wrestling... these girls are working extremely hard and learning so much!! Bobcat Pride!!:)
Benton Community Middle School Wrestling... 31 young men out for wrestling in Bobcat Land and they are working extremely hard. Go Cats!!:)
Benton Community Girls Basketball... First practice for the defending state runner up LadyCats!!:)
Students in Norway recently got the opportunity to spend their "Bobcat Bucks" and shop at the school store. PBIS promotes positive behaviors in a number of ways. These students could name ways they were SAFE, RESPONSIBLE, RESPECTFUL, and CARING in order to earn their bucks.
Tomorrow is the day we set those clocks back 1 hour.
Any day is a great day to sit down with a good book, but the weather turning colder makes it even sweeter. This Bobcat was excited to be able to read this book she recently checked out.
Stella and Mrs. Nesbitt toured the elementary centers at different points this week. A few pictures from Stella's visit to Atkins Elementary are below. She is a celebrity wherever she goes!
All elements of the Bobcat Wheel were in action during professional learning on Wednesday afternoon. Staff spent time celebrating the strengths they saw when visiting each other's classrooms.
10th-12th grade STUDENTS & PARENTS: Check out this great opportunity for students to explore a career of interest. Benton students in these grades are highly encouraged to participate in this opportunity. We have had over 30 students participate in job shadows already this school year! Reach out to Mr. Cretin with any questions or check out the link below. https://www.kirkwood.edu/workplace-learning-connection/index
Norway students Michalih Coronado and Jaxon Plummer have artwork on display at the Norway Public Library. Make sure to check out Benton student artwork when out and about in the community!
Benton Community buildings are all focused on GRATITUDE as a word and skill area of study this month. Dr. Bieschke and Mrs. Selk traveled the district this morning to provide staff with a sweet treat and share words of appreciation and gratitude. We are so grateful to have such a dedicated group of individuals supporting students throughout the district in a variety of roles.
Why Benton? "I was first introduced to Benton Community Schools when I attended the 2017 Homecoming Pep Rally as a new resident of Van Horne and a new Benton parent. I left that Pep Rally thinking, 'This is where I want to teach.'”
Board elections take place on Tuesday, November 7th. Scan the QR code below to find your polling location. If you need help identifying your polling location, please reach out to our Central Office staff at 319-228-8701.
Winners of BC Middle School Halloween costumes:
*First place - Ron Culp as Shaggy
*Second place -Lilly Colburn as a big chicken
*Tie for third place- Zoey Hutton as an injured softball player and A.J. Gibney with a twin skeleton
"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the relationships I have been able to build here in my first year with teachers, parents, and all of the students!"
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, November 1.
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"Buzz and Woody" wish Bobcat Country a safe and happy Halloween evening.
Also pictured are the winners of the middle school pumpkin decorating contest.
Scariest- Wrinkles the Clown by Dengler's class
Creative- Not a Hot dog by Boerm's class
Overall Winner- Not a Hot dog by Boerm's class
Congratulations and Happy Halloween!
