Benton Community School District

Benton Community Bobcats travel to Mount Vernon to take on the Mustangs in Class 3A Semifinal Volleyball action this evening. Game Time: 7:00 pm Ticketing Information: Online tickets only. No cash. Direct Link to purchase the tickets: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/mountvernon/tickets When you go to purchase, you will need to create a varsity bound account. Great luck LadyCats!!:)

The Benton Community High School counseling office has invited a representative from ICAN to provide a free presentation on planning for life after high school for all sophomores, juniors, seniors, and their parents on Wednesday, November 15th at 5:30 p.m. in the BC High School Auditorium. For additional information or questions please contact the counseling office at 319-228-8701 ext. 1356

Benton wins first tourney game against South Tama -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, at Van Horne Class 3A Region 7 Quarterfinal Benton (14-23) 3, South Tama (12-22) 0 ST 15 9 20 – 0 BC 25 25 25 – 3 Benton was 26 for 75 in kills with 10 errors. Piper Nelson had 15 kills. Emma Townsley had 19 assists. Townsley also had seven digs. Mabry Sadler had six digs. Benton was 66 of 74 for serves with nine aces. Laura Junge was 1 for 1. Townsley was 13 of 15 with one ace. Kennedy Lohrer was 12 of 14 with one ace. Kennedy Donald was 15 of 16 with one ace. Nelson was 10 of 11 with three aces. Sadler with 7 of 7 with one ace. Olivia Brendes was 8 of 10 with two aces. Benton travels to No. 1 Mount Vernon (31-4), Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. The regional final is Oct. 24 at a site to be determined.

HS Regional Volleyball: Second round regional action for the Varsity Volleyball team is TONIGHT at Mount Vernon. You must purchase tickets at the following link. https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202310041009205543e8aa49ba5a04c/checkout

Bobcats will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week with dress-up days Monday, October 23rd through Friday, October 27th.

Benton runs at state qualifying meet in Solon on Oct. 18 -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- Solon 3A state qualifier Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at Solon Recreation and Nature Area Girls 5K Team scores Mount Vernon-Lisbon 53 Solon 65 Marion 94 Center Point-Urbana 118 Epworth Western Dubuque 137 Wahlert Dubuque 147 Assumption Davenport 179 Xavier Cedar Rapids 195 Benton Community 229 Grinnell 263 Central DeWitt 280 Benton Girls 5K 12 Jaida LYONS 19:58.9 34 Kyra KAUDER 21:29.5 52 Layna DEMOSS 68 Libi FRESE 23:57.6 73 Lizzy WOLF 24:59.0 Boys Team scores Mount Vernon-Lisbon 57 Solon 70 Central DeWitt 81 Grinnell 116 Marion 125 Center Point-Urbana 151 Epworth Western Dubuque 190 Wahlert Dubuque 242 Xavier Cedar Rapids 243 Benton Community 259 Assumption Davenport 277 Maquoketa 311 Independence 355 Benton Boys 5K 30 Isaac MORRIS 17:39.7 43 Caleb OLSON 18:03.0 57 Luke LANGE 18:48.1 58 Noah PICKART 18:51.1 71 Ethan SCHWAKE 19:33.6 74 Parker MITCHELL 19:36.0 75 Marcus RICKLEFS 19:36.9

"I am in my 27th year of teaching at Benton Community Schools. The best thing about being a Bobcat is the amazing students, families, and staff I have been blessed to know and work with over the years."

Benton Community is so fortunate to have so many wonderful, caring associates that support students and systems in a variety of ways.

"The best thing about being a BOBCAT is the atmosphere of the community is like that of a close family. We are supportive of one another and look after each other’s children as if they are our own. "

School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, October 18. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Class 3A Region 7 Volleyball action tonight as the Benton Community Bobcats host the Trojans of South Tama at 7:00 pm. Admission- $6.00 All tickets are sold online at https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20231004100847879beb0822fb54843/checkout

This is my fourth year teaching at Benton Community. One of my favorite things about Benton is the students. I teach seventh grade language arts and one section of Senior English. It is amazing to see how much the students grow and change through the years. Seeing them accomplish things makes me incredibly proud.

Juniors & Seniors: Check out this great opportunity to learn more about a potential career path, earn school credit, and connect with the community! Students or parents may reach out to Mr. Cretin for more information.

Bobcats Defeat South Tama, 74-0 -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 at Van Horne Benton 74, South Tama 0 ST 0 0 0 0 – 0 BC 26 14 21 13 – 74 Owen Tjelmeland was 2 for 2 for passing for 35 yards on one touchdown pass to Carson Bruns in a 10-yard play. Easton Pfiffner caught one pass for 25 yards. Benton rushed for 347 yards. Tjelmeland had two carries for 35 yards and one touchdown. Brenden Heying had one carry for five yards. Blayke Heying had five carries for 1-6 yards and two touchdowns. Elias Bieschke had one carry for 14 yards and a touchdown. Carson Bruns ahd 12 carries for 126 yards and three touchdowns. Easton Pfiffner had one 43-yard touchdown run. Wyatt Rinderknecht carried twice for 18 yards and one touchdown. Dylan LeFebvere had five total tackles. He had five solo tackles. Recovering one fumble each were Brayden Suiter, Ty Kulbartz and Elias Bieschke. Brady Patterson had one interception with a 30-yard return for a touchdown. Tjelmeland returned one punt for 38 yards. Eli Kupka had 12 kickoffs with two touchbacks and 525 yards. Caleb Gessner was 6 of 9 for extra points. Class 3A District 5 Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 Solon 42, Fairfield 6 Benton 74, South Tama 0 Williamsburg 63, Benton 8 Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 Solon at South Tama Fairfield at Grinnell Benton at Williamsburg Standings Season, conference, point difference average Solon 7-1 4-0 +13.5 Williamsburg 7-1 3-1 +29.6 Benton 5-3 2-2 +23.9 Grinnell 5-3 2-2 -2.0 Fairfield 3-5 1-3 -12.5 South Tama 0-8 0-4 -39.9

BC Middle School Advisory classes collected loose change this week for Breast Cancer Awareness. The class with the most change collected got to pie their teacher. The lucky winner was Ms. Wilhelm!! Middle School students raised $85 in change. Way to go, Bobcats!

Pertinent Weather related schedule for Benton Community Football vs. South Tama. Schedule as we continue to monitor the weather... No Freshman football game tonight. It has been moved to Monday, October 16 at 4:30 pm. No Marching Band tonight. The band will not perform the National Anthem. The National Anthem will be played over the loud speakers. There will be No Marching Band halftime performance... unfortunately.... Weather related. 7:00pm -Varsity Football Game as scheduled. Senior Night Recognition will take place at halftime tonight of the varsity game. It was originally scheduled for 6:15 pm... again, Weather related. We will continue to update if any changes are needed. Thank you and go Bobcats!!:)

WaMaC cross country meet held in Marion on Thursday, Oct. 12 -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- WaMaC Conference Thursday, Oct 12, 2023 Antioch Christian Church-Marion, Cross Road, Marion 5K Benton girls’ varsity 6 Jaida LYONS 20:23.2 20 Abbie JONES 21:13.3 25 Kyra KAUDER 21:29.9 54 Layna DEMOSS 23:34.3 67 Libi FRESE 24:56.2 68 Lizzy WOLF 25:04.8 75 Alex WELTE 27:28.7 Benton boys’ varsity 39 Isaac MORRIS 18:13.3 51 Caleb OLSON 18:37.4 65 Luke LANGE 19:12.2 71 Noah PICKART 19:38.8 75 Ethan SCHWAKE 20:03.6 77 Parker MITCHELL 20:17.3 78 Marcus RICKLEFS 20:18.7 JV girls varsity 79 Sarah WRIGHT 29:59.1 80 Jessa DEMOSS 30:16.2 81 Mary PHILLIPS 30:16.4 82 McKenna KRAMER 30:18.5 91 Ana GLAWE 32:44.7 JV boys varsity 52 Brian ARAIZA 20:44.3 54 Colin REINERS 20:47.3 70 Luis ARAIZA 21:19.9 80 Jonathon SADLER 21:34.1 83 Mario TALAVERA 21:35.8 129 Nathan BECKER 24:28.1 146 Andrew HINES 27:03.0 Team scores Varsity girls Mount Vernon-Lisbon 58 Solon 69 Marion 88 Center Point-Urbana 109 Clear Creek-Amana 133 Williamsburg 158 Benton Community 167 West Delaware Manchester 182 Vinton-Shellsburg 216 Grinnell 260 Varsity boys Solon 85 Mount Vernon-Lisbon 87 Clear Creek-Amana 98 South Tama 100 Vinton-Shellsburg 140 Center Point-Urbana 154 Grinnell 156 Marion 159 Williamsburg 196 West Delaware Manchester 197 Benton Community 301 Independence 362 JV girls Mount Vernon-Lisbon 24 Solon 40 Marion 94| Clear Creek-Amana 104 West Delaware Manchester 116 Williamsburg 186 Center Point-Urbana 202 Benton Community 227 JV boys Mount Vernon-Lisbon 44 Clear Creek-Amana 69| Solon 80 Center Point-Urbana 105 Grinnell 111 Williamsburg 132 West Delaware Manchester 181 Marion 190 Benton Community 290 South Tama County Tama 298 Vinton-Shellsburg 308

Why I chose Benton? It has always been home. “Once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat!” In my student teaching I got the opportunity to experience different school settings and systems. Benton has always had a rich tradition of education and focus on what is best for our students. I wanted to be a part of that and make a difference.

"My favorite part of being a Bobcat is the community and the different learning experiences we provide for students."

"I chose Benton because of our culture and beliefs we have in learning and educating our students. Benton is a place to belong and great learning opportunities happen here everyday. All staff are committed to the students they see and serve. As a parent of a child who also attends Benton, that is what I want for my own family, a school culture that truly puts students first."