"I became a Benton parent in 2015 and as soon as I walked into the building, I felt a welcoming and belonging that I had never experienced before. It truly felt like a place to belong. In 2019, an opportunity presented itself and after 19 years of teaching in other districts, I decided it was time for me to make a change. This was the best decision ever. My favorite part of being a Bobcat is the Bobcat pride that you feel at games, concerts and all the events!"
Bobcats hosted Grinnell in boys' basketball Jan. 16
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau-
Benton boys' basketball
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Van Horne
Grinnell 73, Benton 41
G 21 20 17 15 - 73
BC 11 6 10 14 - 41
The Bobcats were 11 of 48 for field goals, 7 of 26 for three-pointers, and 12 of 16 for free throws. The team had 16 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, 13 turnovers and 18 fouls. Ryan Spina led Benton with 12 points. Kolby Wenger had six rebounds. Owen Tjelmeland had three assists. Wenger had two steals.
Benton travels to Vinton-Shellsburg on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, in a boy/girl doubleheader. The boys' game starts at 7:30 p.m. Benton travels to South Tama on Friday, Jan. 19, 2-24, and plays No. 5 Waverly-Shell Rock on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at 5 p.m.
"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the school spirit demonstrated by the staff and students. It is evident that the staff and students believe in the value of Benton Community Schools and take pride in being part of it.”
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, January 17.
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Benton Community school buses will run on hard service routes through the remainder of this week (January 16-19). As a reminder, tomorrow is a 1:00 dismiss. We are anticipating a normal school start time tomorrow.
BC girls get road win over Independence
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau-
Benton girls’ basketball
Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Independence
Benton 58, Independence 32
BC 8 19 18 13 - 58
I 7 8 6 11 - 32
Benton was 19 of 66 for field goals, 9 of 42 for three-pointers and 11 of 14 for free throws. The team had 37 rebounds, 13 assists, 20 steals, two blocks, 13 turnovers and 13 fouls. McKenna Kramer led Benton with 17 points. Emma Townsly added 15 points. Hannah Greiner had eight rebounds and three assists. Townsley had seven steals. Aubrey Kelly added five steals. Piper Nelson had two blocks.
Statistics for Independence are coming.
On Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, Benton hosts a boy/girl doubleheader against Grinnell. The girls play at 6:30 p.m. Benton travels to Vinton-Shellsburg on Thursday, Jan. 18, for another boy/girl doubleheader. The girls play at 6:10 p.m. On Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, Benton travels to South Tama for a boy/girl doubleheader. The girls play at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, No. 8 Benton hosts No. 4 Waverly-Shell Rock at 3:30 p.m.
"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the sense of belonging that I feel working at Keystone Elementary. The connections that I have made with staff, students, families, and community members are incredible. There is something so special about being a Bobcat!"
Benton Community & Central Lutheran will have a 2 hour delay on Tuesday, January 16, and run on hard surface routes only. On a late start, there are no morning activities, no breakfast is served, and the preschool times for both AM and PM sessions are adjusted. If you are a rural route rider, please go to the link below for more information. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S8d4oVgtCOWxu8IriGKH0rqHCVWerGRc/view
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Due to extreme cold temperatures and road closures, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 15th. The MS/HS will extend the first semester through Wednesday and the second semester will begin on Thursday. Thanks for your understanding as we continue to navigate the weather this winter.
All activities are canceled for tomorrow.... Saturday, January 13th.
-Show Choir at Muscatine-canceled
-Boys Wrestling at Marion-canceled
-Girls Wrestling at Oelwein-canceled
No open gyms/ practices Saturday and or Sunday. All buildings are closed.
Benton Community and Central Lutheran will be closed on Friday, January 12th. There will be no activities.
With the cancellation of the last three days of school and another cancellation tomorrow, the district plans to use one of our snow makeup days on Monday, January 15th as a regular school day with students in attendance. Monday was originally scheduled to be a professional development day for staff and a no-school day for students. This day is listed on our official school calendar as a potential school makeup day, if needed.
As we continue to monitor the weather and potential closures into next week, please know that our decisions are based on the safety of our students and staff. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these winter weather situations.
Our activities with competitions on Thursday have been canceled.
Benton Community & Central Lutheran will now be CLOSED today, Thursday, January 11th, for the safety of students and staff.
Benton Community & Central Lutheran will have a 2 hour late start today, Thursday, January 11th. There are no morning activities. No breakfast is served on a late start. Morning preschool will be from 10:10-12:10 and afternoon preschool will be from 1:15-3:15.
" My favorite thing about being a Benton Bobcat is seeing the wide variety of sports, activities, and clubs that we have to offer. And how I get to hear about all of them through the students I teach."
No activities or practices at Benton Community today, Wednesday, January 10th. All buildings are shut down and snow removal is ongoing.
Abbey shares, "My favorite part about being a Bobcat is living in the community I teach in."
Benton Community & Central Lutheran will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 10th.
"I was born and raised in Benton Community and now I have the privilege and pleasure to teach here. Many parts of my childhood, and now adulthood, that I treasure most are tied to this community and the people in it. I will never forget the community traditions like Homecoming and Veteran’s Day, nor the teachers, family friends, and community members who went out of their way to give me opportunities, experiences, and support that I may not have experienced if I had grown up anywhere else. We have a community culture here that is unmatched. I am grateful for that and I hope to pay it forward in my own way.
You ask me what the best part of being a Bobcat is.
My answer will be: The people. Every time."
