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!
Kelsey shares, "I got to student teach at Benton Middle & High School where I fell in love with the students and got to learn about the unique lovely culture of Benton. I love getting to see the middle and high school students continue to grow when I'm in Van Horne and when those students come down to Norway. I feel very grateful to be part of the amazing team at Norway where there is so much care about the health, development, and wellbeing of students. And I feel very honored to get to learn from the amazing, precious students here."
BC student artwork is being featured at the Newhall Public Library. Artists: Kaylee Krueger, Maddie McMahon, Madison Kinion, Cole Sonka, and Rylee Reed.
Congratulations to Bobcat, Jaida Lyons; Coaches Marty Thomae, and Andy Kauder. Good luck at State Cross Country.
"Once Upon a Mattress" is a musical based on the story of the princess and the pea. This is the story of Prince Dauntless's search for a bride. No one in the kingdom may wed until Prince Dauntless marries, and the Queen tests each potential princess to prove they are unsuitable to marry her son. The knights and ladies of the kingdom are ready to get married and conspire with the jester and minstrel to find a true princess for Dauntless to marry. Princess Winifred, Fred, arrives from the swamp and must be tested to see if she is a bonafide princess who is worthy of marrying the prince. This show is filled with fun songs and entertaining characters.
"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the strong commitment to our students and staff both academically and in our extracurricular activities. GO CATS!"
Hello! This is my fourth year of teaching and my second year at Benton Community. I teach fourth grade at Norway Intermediate. I really enjoy being a Bobcat because I get to serve the families of Benton Community, plus the opportunity to work with a fantastic bunch of educators!
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, October 25.
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What is your favorite thing about being a Bobcat?
"It is a school that allows students to be involved in a wide variety of activities."
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Bobcats Close Football Season with Loss at Williamsburg
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau-
Benton football
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Williamsburg
Williamsburg (8-1) 28, Benton (5-4) 7
BC 0 0 0 7 – 7
W 7 0 7 14 – 28
Brenden Heying was 6 of 16 for passing for 39 yards with four interceptions. Heying had 12 carries for 77 yards. Carson Bruns had 17 carries for 95 yards. Benton rushed for 171 yards. Easton Pfiffner caught three passes for 10 yards. Dawson Rozek had one catch for 23 yards. Jace Biery had one catch for five yards. Owen Tjelmland had one carry for one yard. Dylan LeFebvere had 9.0 total tackels. Carson Noland 8.5 total tackles. Brennen Blegen had 7.5 total tackles. Nolan had one interception. He returned three kickoffs for 82 yards. LeFebvere returned one for five yards. Pfiffner returned one for 13 yards. Eli Kupka had two kickoffs for 18 yards. He had five punts for 190 yards.
Williamsburg passed for 244 yards and rushed for 109 yards.
Williamsburg plays in Pod C in 3A football, hosting Humboldt (5-4) on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Also in Williamsburg’s pod are Independence (7-2) and Mount Vernon (8-1).
Class 3A, District 5
Solon 52, South Tama 0
Grinnell 49, Fairfield 0
Williamsburg 28, Benton 7
Season, district, point difference average
Solon 8-1 5-0 +17.8
Williamsburg 8-1 4-1 +28.7
Grinnell 6-3 3-2 +3.7
Benton 5-4 2-3 +18.9
The Benton Theatre Department will be presenting “Once Upon a Mattress” on Friday, November 3, and Saturday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for students and seniors (60+).
Tickets are on sale now with Amy in the Activities office or email her at aeggert@benton.k12.ia.us or call her at 319-228-8701 ext 1357.
We are 15 minutes away from kickoff at Williamsburg. Go Bobcats!!:)
Big District Football game at Williamsburg tonight with a lot of playoff implications surrounding it.
Going to be a great game as the Williamsburg Raiders are ranked #3 and the Benton Community Bobcats are ranked #18.
9/10 grade football at 5:00 pm
Varsity at 7:30 pm
Going to be a great night Weather wise. Let's get out and support our Cats!!:)
Benton Community Head Football Coach Kal Goodchild is nominated for National Coach of the Year by the NFHS. Coach Goodchild was nominated be the Iowa Football Coaches Association and the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Coach Goodchild has a 30 year head coaching career that demonstrates the character traits that make high school athletics a positive experience for everyone. Congratulations to Coach Goodchild. We are honored and blessed to call you coach.... and have you working with our student athletes at Benton Community!!:)
