Did you know Benton Community collaborates with Kirkwood Community College to offer students the opportunity to take a series of courses around patient care? These students were caught studying for their Health Careers course. A few specific courses within this sequence will provide the students with the option to earn their Certified Nursing Assistant license while in high school.
There was a great deal of excitement about library checkout at Keystone Elementary! Mrs. Welsh's 2nd grade class was showing off what they checked out on their way back to the classroom.
"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the students, parents and community members of this great district! I have been fortunate to serve this district and meet so many great individuals. The tradition of excellence that Benton is known for truly inspires people to work together to ensure Benton Community is always “A Place to Belong”!"
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, September 6.
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
Mac and cheese was on the menu today and proved to be a fan favorite!
Musical and Academic Excellence
The Iowa High School Music Association has an academic achievement award based on the first semester grades of all students in that ensemble. Ensembles with over a 3.25 GPA are considered ensembles with Distinguished Academic Achievement. For the 2022-2023 school year both the Concert Band and Marching Bobcats had an average GPA of 3.59. While the members of the First Street Jazz Ensemble had an average GPA of 3.81. We are always proud of the numerous activities and sports that band students are involved in outside of band, but frequently do not get enough credit for their academics successes in the classroom.
So if you see any of these students, please give them a big congratulations! They have earned it!
-Mr. Jared Lancaster
9-12 High School Band Director
The Marching Bobcats performed in the Blairstown Sauerkraut Days parade on Saturday, Sept. 2nd.
Benton Volleyball
-courtesy of Jim Magdefrau-
Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023
BCLUW Comet Round Robin Tournament
North Polk 2, Benton 0
BC 14 19
NP 21 21
BCLUW 2, Benton 0
BC 12 21
BCLUW 21 23
Benton 2, Wapsie Valley 1
BC 18 21 15
WV 21 19 8
BC gets second win for season in non-district contest against Marion
-courtesy of Jim Magdefrau-
Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Van Horne
Benton 38, Marion 7
M 0 0 0 7 – 7
BC 7 17 7 7 – 38
Benton’s Owen Tjelmeland was 3 for 4 in passing for 47 yards. Mayson Mitchell caught one for nine yards. Easton Pfiffner caught two for 38 yards.
The Bobcats rushed for 287 yards. Owen Tjelmeland had 18 carries for 93 yards and two touchdowns. Brenden Heying had one carry for four yards. Blayke Heying had six carries for 38 yards and one touchdown. Carson Bruns had 25 carries for 126 yards and two touchdowns. Pfiffner had four carries for 26 yards.
Pfiffner had 5.5 total tackles with five solo. Dylan LeFebvere had 4.5 tackles with four solo. Pfiffner also had one sack.
Mitchell recovered one fumble. Jace Biery had one interception. Carson Nolan had two punt returns for 13 yards. Brody Timmerman had one return for eight yards. Eli Kupka had two punts for 59 yards.
Benton (2-0) travels to Mount Vernon (2-0) on Friday, Sept. 8, at First Street Field.
Bobcats win 38-7
We've got S-P-I-R-I-T! Yeah Yeah! Fall pep rally today at the MS/HS!! Make sure to check out our activities schedule and see what our Bobcats are up to this fall season!
Bobcats host Marion tonight in non-district action. Freshmen start at 5 p.m. and Varsity at 7:30 p.m. Youth flag football, MYFA, and BC Middle School football teams will also be recognized at tonight's game. Get out under the lights tonight and support all our football programs!! Go Bobcats!
BC middle school students spend the morning cleaning up around the school campus showing Bobcat pride and responsibility. Thank you, Bobcats!
"I choose to teach at Benton because we have the best students and wonderful teachers that I feel so lucky to teach and work beside every day."
The early dismissal held today provided time for staff to calibrate after the first week of school, collaborate with each other, and prepare for fall assessments and other classroom related content.
Benton travels to Williamsburg for Cross Country
- Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau-
Williamsburg Invitational
Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023
Williamsburg Recreation Department
Girls’ varsity
Williamsburg 64
PCM Monroe 72
Oskaloosa 88
Davis County Bloomfield 108
Benton Community 130
Newton 139
Montezuma 170
Grinnell 174
Waterloo Christian 234
Iowa Valley Marengo 247
Boys varsity
Williamsburg 60
South Tama 66
Newton 85
Oskaloosa 85
Grinnell 102
Davis County Bloomfield 157
Benton Community 194
Lynnville-Sully 234
PCM Monroe 260
HLV Victor 265
Montezuma 314
Waterloo Christian 326
Belle Plaine 365
Junior varsity girls
Williamsburg 27
Davis County Bloomfield 45
Benton Community 63
Newton 88
Junior varsity boys
Williamsburg 30
Grinnell 49
Benton Community 84
Davis County Bloomfield 108
Oskaloosa 112
Newton 126
Benton results
Varsity Boys 5K
9 Isaac Morris 18:39.4
18 Caleb Olson 19:00.3
46 Luke Lange 21:13.4
55 Marcus Ricklefs 21:41.8
69 Parker Mitchell 22:46.0
70 Luis Araiza 23:07.3
JV Boys 5K
7 Noah Pickart 20:30.0
16 Ethan Schwake 21:48.2
19 Colin Reiners 21:53.7
23 Brian Araiza 22:01.2
32 Jonathon Sadler 23:09.2
64 Nathan Becker 30:14.8
Varsity Girls 5K
2 Jaida Lyons 21:32.1
6 Abbie Jones 22:53.2
30 Kyra Kauder 25:25.6
44 Lizzy Wolf 28:12.7
61 Mary Phillips 31:29.5
JV Girls 5K
1 Layna Demoss 25:55.4
9 Libi Frese 29:01.7
24 Jessa Demoss 35:36.5
25 McKenna Kramer 35:36.7
26 Ana Glawe 35:49.9
My name is Kim Fisher and I serve as an Instructional Coach and PK-6 Curriculum and Professional Development Leader for the district. I was born and raised in this great district and am proudly entering my 19th year as an employee. I live in Van Horne with my husband (Ryan), and three boys (Aidan-7th grade, Brooks-3rd grade, Dierks-1st grade). I continue to choose Benton because this community molded me into the person I am today and I want to pay it forward to other Bobcats.
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, August 30.
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the sense of togetherness that is constantly present. I can enter any of our buildings with the feeling that I am in the presence of people who are here to work collaboratively and do what it takes to meet the needs of all of our students."
Our youngest learners started the 2023-24 school year today! Preschool programs got kicked off for both 3 and 4-year-olds at Atkins Elementary and Keystone Elementary. The students who started 3PK today will be the graduating class of 2038 and the students who started 4PK today will be the graduating class of 2037. We are excited to fill those years in between with opportunities that lead to learning and growth for each and every one of them. #APlaceToBelong
