Benton Community School District

Benton Senior English students visited the Keystone Care Center on Tuesday, September 26th. During their visit, they met and interviewed the residents. The conversations they had will help prepare students to better understand their upcoming unit about the American Dream.

School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, September 27. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat!

WaMaC Volleyball Game:     Benton Community at CC-A Date: Tuesday, September 26 Ticket Info: Admission: $6.00 Tickets can be pre-purchased on Bound Link:  https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/clearcreekamana/tickets

Benton football blanks Fairfield in district football opener, 38-0 -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Van Horne Benton (4-1) 38, Fairfield (2-3) 0 F 0 0 0 0 – 0 BC 3 21 7 7 – 38 Fairfield statistics are coming. Brody Timmerman returns the opening kickoff. Benton’s Brenden Heying was 5 of 9 for passing with 29 yards. Benton rushed for 268 yards. Carson Bruns had 21 carries for 158 yards and two touchdowns. Brenden Heying had 12 carries for 64 yards and two touchdowns. Blayke Heying had eight carries for 42 yards. Owen Tjelmeland had two carries for four yards. Owen Tjelmeland caught one for two yards. Easton Pfiffner caught four for 37 yards. With 5.0 tackles each were Dylan Lefebvere and Bruns. Brennen Blegen had 4.0 tackles. Dylan Lefebvere had one sack. Recovering one fumble each were Brenden Heying, Kolby Wenger, Gavin Brooks and Braydie Parizek. Owen Tjelmeland had one interception, which he returned for six yards. Jace Biery returned one interception for 29 yards and one touchdown. Brody Timmerman had one kickoff return for 22 yards. Carson Nolan had one punt return for nine yards. Eli Kupka had seven kickoffs for 358 yards. Caleb Gessner was 1 for 1 for field goals, kicking a 31-yard field goals. He was 5 of 5 for points after touchdown. Class 3A district 4 standings Overall, District, Point Difference Williamsburg 5-0 2-0 29.4 Benton 4-1 1-0 24.2 Solon 4-1 1-0 12.4 Grinnell 3-2 1-2 -1.0 Fairfield 2-3 1-1 -7.0 South Tama 0-5 0-1 -37.8 Friday, Sept. 29 games Williamsburg at Fairfield Benton at Solon Grinnell at South Tama

"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is knowing I get the opportunity to impact our future leaders. Each student who enters our building deserve a school that makes him/her feel safe and cared for."

Homecoming weather update: The queen coronation has been delayed to 6:45 and the game start time has been delayed until 7:15.

Benton staff at the end of a successful Homecoming week! Queen's coronation at 6:30 p.m. Football game at 7 p.m.

Pertinent Weather related schedule for Benton Community Homecoming Activities as we continue to monitor the weather... 1:30-Parade-still on. 2:00-Pep Rally in the HS Gym-still on. 4:00-Freshman Scrimmage-Canceled. 5:00-1-6 grade flag football-Canceled. 6:30-Queen Coronation-still on. 7:00-Varsity Football Game-still on. We will continue to update if any changes are needed. Thank you and go Bobcats!!:)

Happy Homecoming Friday! Benton Facility Survey 2 https://tinyurl.com/BentonFacilitySurvey2 Benton Community School Board seeks your feedback about improvements to our facilities. This short survey asks about your awareness of the recent bond vote (March 7, 2023) and preferences for future facility investments. Your input will guide a path forward that aligns with the infrastructure needs of the district and expectations of our community. *If you would like a hard copy, please reach out to the Central Office staff.

Kelsey answers the question, Why did you choose Benton? "Once a Bobcat, Always a Bobcat! As a former Bobcat, I was able to do some subbing in the district prior to accepting a job. It was a no brainer to say yes when the job was offered to me. In my first years I was able to work alongside teachers that I once had as teachers. I got to know them on a different level and I was able to learn things from them in a different role. Also, now that I have a child, I can't wait to see him grow up a Bobcat and experience all the great things I was able to experience while growing up in this supportive community!"

Stella, representing staff's couch potato distinction, in her comfy hoodie. More class distinction day photos.

Tuesday and Wednesday Homecoming dress-up winners at the MS/HS Home on the Ranch- Country winners Callan Keiper (center left) Jessa DeMoss Home Sweet Home- USA winners Hailey Suiter Faye Wade

Here are your top 5 2023 Benton Homecoming Candidates Back left to right: Quincy Gilbert, Jace Biery, Ty Kulbartz, Easton Pfiffner, and Brennen Blegen. Front left to right: McKenna Kramer, Jaida Lyons, Morgan Schulte, Piper Nelson, and Emma Townsley. Coronation of the King will be at Friday afternoon's Bobcat Pep Rally and the Queen's coronation will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Homecoming football game.

"I chose Benton so I could raise my children in a small community near my family."

Bobcats take on the Wolves tonight at Marion. 7 p.m. start time. The game will be live on KCRG 9.2.

The student center this morning was full of Homecoming class distinction day attire 7th- Jersey 8th- Neon 9th- Tourist 10th- PJ 11th- Barbie & Ken 12th- Day on the Water Photos of 7-10th grade. Upperclassmen evidently like to be fashionably later. More to come.

Check out our Lady Cats in last night's Powder Puff game. Seniors vs. Juniors. Seniors take the win 34-0

First graders are learning about plants and animals using their interactive reading and writing notebook. This is a learning tool they'll bring home after each unit so you can see what they've been working on and use for continued practice.

Home Sweet Home USA Day "America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand." - Harry S. Truman These Bobcats are getting the job done with their red, white, and blue!!