My name is Tim Lyons, the Transportation Director at Benton. I started as the mechanic 25 years ago and then moved into the role of Transportation Director. I am a Benton grad (once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat) and have one daughter that is a graduate of Benton and two grandchildren that go to Benton. In my spare time I like to be with my family, take day trips, and travel.
Benton CSD welcomed new certified staff yesterday. They spent the morning learning and reflecting with Dr. Bieschke and Mrs. Selk and the afternoon with teacher leaders touring each community and school building in the district.
Employee Spotlight: Katie Bauder, Keystone Elementary Principal
Katie answers the question, "Why did you choose to come back to Benton"?
I have an extreme sense of pride, honor, and belonging associated with returning to Benton, which I consider my home (you can’t take the Bobcat out of anyone). This feeling of coming back to a place where I feel a strong connection and sense of identity is indeed a powerful and meaningful experience. It's often referred to as a "homecoming" and it evokes a range of emotions, including nostalgia, happiness, and a deep sense of being rooted. Embracing the familiarity and comfort of my hometown, and feeling proud of my association with it, brings a source of great joy and contentment.
These drivers haul the most precious cargo "Benton Community students". So please beware of them traveling on our roads and especially when they are stopped and the lights are flashing. Parents remind your students to use their seat belts and bus tag when getting on and off the bus.
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
The Benton Community Marching Bobcats performed in the Atkins Watermelon Days parade this past weekend. They will perform their competition show, Shiver Me Timber, this Friday evening at Bobcat Stadium.
Time to register for the 2023-24 school year!
https://sites.google.com/benton.k12.ia.us/bcregister/home
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Visit with Deputy Brandt and thank him for his service to Benton Community as our School Resource Officer at the National Night Out event. Details for the event are listed in the flyer.
FFA Summer Update
Benton FFA members have had a busy summer participating in Career Development Events, the Benton County Fair, Washington Leadership Conference and community events and parades.
At the Benton County Fair members not only exhibited livestock but also volunteered their time working for the Dairy Producers and Cattlemen as well as the FFA Learning Barn. In the FFA Learning Barn, members worked with area youth by passing out chicks, bunnies, and piglets. In addition, they put on workshops throughout the fair teaching about agriculture.
Members participated in the Belle Plaine parade and plan to be in the Watermelon Days parade as well.
FFA members will be putting on a pedal tractor pull Watermelon Days which will be held on Friday, August 4th at 5:30 PM.
August brings 24 members exhibiting at the Iowa State Fair. Projects include livestock, tractor restoration, photography and crops.
Benton Community School District has openings for Full-Time Bus Drivers, Substitute Bus Drivers and for a Van Horne PM Bus Stop Supervisor. Please go to www.benton.k12.ia.us and click on employment opportunities to apply!
Welcome Scott Shaw!
The Benton Community LadyCats end the season with a come from behind win in Fort Dodge at the IGHSAU State Softball Tournament. Trailing late 2-0 to the Saydel Eagles... The relentless LadyCats scored 1 run in the bottom of the fifth and 2 runs in the bottom of the sixth to win 3-2 in a fantastic game! Congratulations to the Benton Community softball team on a tremendous season and a fifth place finish in Class 3A!! So proud!!:)
State softball in Fort Dodge... Benton Community LadyCats fall to Dubuque Wahlert. LadyCats will take on Saydel tomorrow in consolation action at 11:00 on Dodger Field.
Benton Community is in need of an athletic trainer for the 2023-2024 school year. We are looking primarily for coverage of varsity activities/contests. Salary is negotiable. Contact Shawn Pfiffner if interested at spfiffner@benton.k12.ia.us
State Softball-Benton Community LadyCats first round game Vs Wahlert is Tuesday, July 18th at 11:30 am.
Gate is $10.00 ... need an online ticket. Link is below.
Parking is $10.00 ... online link to purchase a parking pass is below.
Great luck to the Benton Community Softball Team!!:)
Gate Fee Link- $10.00
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20230712031518551a519904507a14b/checkout
Parking Fee Link - $10.00
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20230712034145625c9095aac6a6444/checkout
2034-24 School Year Registration Information
The Community is invited to the State Softball send off on Monday, July 17 for our Benton Community LadyCats!!
July 17th itinerary... at softball field...
11:00-hand out state t-shirts.
11:30-start the send off... Coach Rettenmeier with a few words.
11:45-players and coaches walk from field to school vehicles. Parents and spectators will form a tunnel and wish our LadyCats luck!!
Noon-The Team is on their way to Fort Dodge.
Please plan to join us if you can!! Great Luck girls and coaches!! We are so so sooooo proud!! Go Cats!!!:)
Board Meeting Notice
Benton Community State Softball 2023 Web store is now open!! Order your state softball shirt now!! Go Cats!!:)
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://stores.teamelitesports.com/benton_girls_softball/shop/home&source=gmail-imap&ust=1689710572000000&usg=AOvVaw36KMVKqzoNup2iT1tBOrhM
Bobcats win!! Bobcats win!! #6 Benton Community Bobcats Softball defeats the #7 Mount Vernon Mustangs 8-2 to earn a trip to Fort Dodge for State Softball. Date and time TBD. Congratulations to the Ladies of Summer and coaches!! Go Cats!!:)
