Benton Community School District

Benton CSD & Central Lutheran will be CLOSED on Monday, January 29th, due to ice covered roads and dense fog in areas throughout the district.

Benton Community & Central Lutheran will have a 2 hour delay Monday, January 29th. There will be no morning activities, no breakfast served, and preschool times have been adjusted for the delay.

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Benton Community - VPPEL Election - March 5, 2024

Get out for some Friday night Bobcat basketball! Our girls are at home and the boys travel to CCA. HS Girls Basketball vs Clear Creek - Amana 6:00 PM - JV Game 7:15 PM - Varsity Game HS Boys Basketball @ Clear Creek - Amana 4:30 PM - Freshman Game 6:00 PM - Sophomore Game 7:15 PM - Varsity Game

Bobcats host Belle Plaine, Tipton and South Tama in wrestling -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at Van Horne Tipton 42, Belle Plaine 22 157: Aiden Graves (TIPT) over Andrew Argo (BEPL) (Dec 9-4) 165: Kendrick Heffernan (TIPT) over (BEPL) (For.) 175: Josh Stepper (TIPT) over Gaberial Kaplan (BEPL) (Fall 3:26) 190: Landon Holub (TIPT) over (BEPL) (For.) 215: Double Forfeit 285: Double Forfeit 106: Keaton Schultz (TIPT) over Bradlee Lewis (BEPL) (Fall 1:13) 113: Hunter Henry (BEPL) over Michael Puffer (TIPT) (Fall 3:47) 120: Jayson Johnson (TIPT) over Jackson Weeda (BEPL) (Fall 0:55) 126: Gavin Sorgenfrey (TIPT) over Hayden Neuhaus (BEPL) (Fall 3:25) 132: Gavin Roth (TIPT) over Peyton Weeda (BEPL) (Dec 5-1) 138: Aidan Timm (BEPL) over Max Lashmit (TIPT) (Fall 2:54) 144: William Sankot (BEPL) over Everett Giese (TIPT) (Fall 2:44) 150: Wade Sankot (BEPL) over Logan Lanning (TIPT) (MD 10-0) South Tama 61, Belle Plaine 18 157: Aiden Graves (TIPT) over Andrew Argo (BEPL) (Dec 9-4) 165: Kendrick Heffernan (TIPT) over (BEPL) (For.) 175: Josh Stepper (TIPT) over Gaberial Kaplan (BEPL) (Fall 3:26) 190: Landon Holub (TIPT) over (BEPL) (For.) 215: Double Forfeit 285: Double Forfeit 106: Keaton Schultz (TIPT) over Bradlee Lewis (BEPL) (Fall 1:13) 113: Hunter Henry (BEPL) over Michael Puffer (TIPT) (Fall 3:47) 120: Jayson Johnson (TIPT) over Jackson Weeda (BEPL) (Fall 0:55) 126: Gavin Sorgenfrey (TIPT) over Hayden Neuhaus (BEPL) (Fall 3:25) 132: Gavin Roth (TIPT) over Peyton Weeda (BEPL) (Dec 5-1) 138: Aidan Timm (BEPL) over Max Lashmit (TIPT) (Fall 2:54) 144: William Sankot (BEPL) over Everett Giese (TIPT) (Fall 2:44) 150: Wade Sankot (BEPL) over Logan Lanning (TIPT) (MD 10-0) Benton 51, Tipton 18 106: Garrett Kuch (BECO) over Keaton Schultz (TIPT) (Dec 6-3) 113: Michael Puffer (TIPT) over Jason Eastman (BECO) (Dec 9-4) 120: Jayson Johnson (TIPT) over Brock Corrigan (BECO) (Fall 0:49) 126: Gavin Sorgenfrey (TIPT) over Ryan Koehler (BECO) (Dec 7-5) 132: Elijah Kupka (BECO) over Gavin Roth (TIPT) (MD 10-2) 138: Elias Bieschke (BECO) over Max Lashmit (TIPT) (Fall 1:58) 144: Brady Patterson (BECO) over Everett Giese (TIPT) (Fall 3:52) 150: Logan Lanning (TIPT) over Colton Kroneman (BECO) (Fall 4:37) 157: Blayke Heying (BECO) over Aiden Graves (TIPT) (Dec 4-2) 165: Brenden Heying (BECO) over Kendrick Heffernan (TIPT) (TF 21-6 3:29) 175: Mayson Mitchell (BECO) over Josh Stepper (TIPT) (Fall 5:09) 190: Troy Kupka (BECO) over (TIPT) (For.) 215: Will Clausen (BECO) over (TIPT) (For.) 285: Brennen Blegen (BECO) over (TIPT) (For.) Benton 69, Belle Plaine 9 106: Garrett Kuch (BECO) over Bradlee Lewis (BEPL) (Fall 1:05) 113: Jason Eastman (BECO) over Hunter Henry (BEPL) (Fall 0:57) 120: Brock Corrigan (BECO) over Jackson Weeda (BEPL) (Fall 5:20) 126: Ryan Koehler (BECO) over Hayden Neuhaus (BEPL) (Fall 2:24) 132: Elijah Kupka (BECO) over Peyton Weeda (BEPL) (Fall 1:59) 138: Aidan Timm (BEPL) over Elias Bieschke (BECO) (Dec 7-1) 144: Brady Patterson (BECO) over William Sankot (BEPL) (Fall 5:50) 150: Wade Sankot (BEPL) over Colton Kroneman (BECO) (Fall 0:54) 157: Blayke Heying (BECO) over Andrew Argo (BEPL) (Dec 9-3) 165: Brenden Heying (BECO) over (BEPL) (For.) 175: Mayson Mitchell (BECO) over Gaberial Kaplan (BEPL) (Fall 0:43) 190: Troy Kupka (BECO) over (BEPL) (For.) 215: Will Clausen (BECO) over (BEPL) (For.) 285: Brennen Blegen (BECO) over (BEPL) (For.) *photos courtesy of Jim Magdefrau

Weekend Warriors! Check out where our Bobcats are on Saturday, January 27th. Show Choir Competition at Anamosa 9:00 AM - Bowling Tournament at Cadillac Lanes in Waterloo 10:00 AM - Boys WaMaC Wrestling Tournament @ Williamsburg 1:00 PM - Freshman Boys Basketball vs Vinton-Shellsburg

Check out our website for more information about the March 5, 2024 election regarding the Voter Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (VPPEL)! https://www.benton.k12.ia.us/o/bcsd/page/voter-approved-ppel

It's SENIOR night and the last home dual for the boys!

We are excited for this opportunity!

"I chose Benton (again) because the people who work and live in this community make it so welcoming. The community truly cares for one another."

#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Benton basketball boys lose to No. 10 Williamsburg in WaMaC action Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at Van Horne No. 10 Williamsburg 71, Benton 54 W 17 26 14 14 - 71 BC 12 14 13 15 - 54 Statistics are coming. Benton travels to Clear Creek Amana on Friday, Jan. 26. The game starts at 7:15 p.m.

BC girls defeat Williamsburg in Wamac basketball action -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau- Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at Williamsburg No. 8 Benton 47, No. 15 Williamsburg 34 BC 11  9 11 16 - 47 W  11 12  9  2 - 34 Benton was 14 of 44 for field goals, 7 of 20 for three-pointers and 12 of 15 for free throws. They had 35 rebounds, 11 assists, five steals, one block, 12 turnovers and 11 fouls. McKenna Kramer had 16 points with 3 of 5 shooting for three-pointers. Adding 10 points each were Emma Townsley and Aubrey Kelly. Piper Nelson had nine rebounds. Townsley had four assists and three steals. Kelly had one block. Benton hosts No. 2 Clear Creek Amana on Friday, Jan. 26, with the game starting at 7:15 p.m.

Congratulations to BC junior, Brenden Heying, on 100 career wins! Catch our boys on the mat at their home meet on Thursday at 6 pm. against Belle Plaine, South Tama, and Tipton.

NEW HIGH SCORE! Congratulations to Benton Community sophomore, Sloan McVay.

School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, January 24. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

"I chose to teach at Benton because it was a perfect fit. It is the perfect place to start a career, raise a family, and continue to learn. My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the support one feels during times of celebration and during times of trial. Bobcats always have your back."

Update - Benton Community will be having a STUDENT VIRTUAL LEARNING DAY. We will not have school in person today. Additional information about the Student Virtual Learning Day will be sent to students and parents through email very soon.

Benton Community & Central Lutheran will be delayed 2 hours today, Tuesday, January 23rd. There are no morning activities, no breakfast is served, and AM & PM preschool times are adjusted.