Benton Community School District

Benton Community will have a Noon (12:00 p.m.) dismissal TODAY (Friday, April 7). #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

This is my 18th year teaching at Benton Community. I have spent my entire teaching career at the Norway Center teaching 2nd grade, Kindergarten, and currently 4th grade. I live in Atkins with my two sons Gavin and Brayden. In my spare time I love to travel and spend time with my family and friends.

Juniors and Seniors: Prom tickets are available to be picked up with Mrs. Sherwood or with Mrs. Eggert. The Prom tickets are free and have all of the timing details for the day. Stop in and grab yours today.

8th-12th Grade Softball Girls: There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, during Block 5 for those planning on playing softball this spring and summer. The meeting will be held in the IMC.

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Bobcats edge V-S in boys’ soccer Monday, April 3, 2023, at Van Horne Benton (3-1) 2, Vinton-Shellsburg (0-3) 1 VS 0 1 0 - 1 BC 0 1 1 - 2 Scoring one goal each were Casey Gessner and Ty Kulbartz. Isaiah Williamson and Caleb Gessner had on assist each. Caleb Gessner also had four shots on goal. With one each were Casey Gessner, Kulbartz, Jacob Bange and Jace Biery. Goal-keeper Clayton Sebetka had four saves. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

I enjoy teaching second grade at Atkins Elementary School! I have spent the majority of my teaching career in Atkins, but have also taught in Keystone. Some of my favorite past-times include: spending time with family/friends, gardening/canning, and reading.

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Thank you for all you do for our students & teachers! We are lucky to have you!! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

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12:30 p.m. Activity Cancellations Update for Tuesday, April 4: Girls Soccer at Vinton has been postponed. Activity Cancellations for Tuesday, April 4: The High School Boy/Girl Track meet for tonight has been cancelled. No afternoon or evening practices and activities. No activity shuttle. The preschool family fun night has been cancelled and will possibly be rescheduled.

Activity Cancellations for Tuesday, April 4: The High School Boy/Girl Track meet for tonight has been cancelled. No afternoon or evening practices and activities. No activity shuttle. The preschool family fun night has been cancelled and will possibly be rescheduled. We are waiting to hear the status of the girls soccer meet at Vinton. Please check our website and Facebook page for information about the girls soccer meet at Vinton as it becomes available.

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau BC golfers face CPU and Mount Vernon Monday, April 3, 2023, at Wildcat Golf Course Benton varsity scores Robert Davidson 7 6 5 5 8 4 6 4 9 54 Ryan Finn 5 7 9 4 8 4 4 3 7 51 Jonah Thompson 4 6 5 4 7 4 4 6 6 46 Nash Brunssen 5 6 5 3 6 9 6 5 6 51 Hayden Bange 9 6 6 5 6 9 7 5 9 62 Trayton Lentner 5 5 7 5 7 5 5 6 7 52 VARSITY TEAM RESULTS 1 CPU 161 2 Mt. Vernon 162 3 Benton 187 #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau BC track teams run at Mount Mercy meet No Mercy HS Showdown Monday, April 3, 2023, at Mount Mercy, Cedar Rapids Boys' team scores Linn-Mar 184 Lisbon 112 Benton 94 Xavier 88 Alburnett 77 George-Little Rock 36 Benton boys’ place-winners High jump – 2 Eli Patterson, 5-8 Shot put – 2 Brennen Blegen 47-0 ¼ Discus – 2 Brennen Blegen 142-7 800 medley – 4 Wylde Wisner, Dylan Lefebvere, Logan Upah, Mayson Mitchell 1:44.38 4x800 – 4 Trey Schulte, Isaac Morris, Caleb Olson, Luke Lange 9:35.33 Shuttle hurdle – 3 Easton Patterson, Brayden Suiter, Eli Patterson, Noah Franck 1:11.60 100 – 4 Sam Wallace 11.56; 5 Carson Bruns 11.83 1600 medley – 5 Malique Henderson, Owen Tjelmeland, Wyatt Rinderknecht, Evan Patterson 4:24.48 400 – 4 Sam Wallace 52.10 4x200 – 3 Evan Martin, Dylan Lefebvere, Logan Upah, Wylde Wisner 1:37.70 800 – 4 Trey Schulte 2:16.32 200 – 2 Sam Wallace 23.53, 5 Carson Bruns 24.20 400 hurdles – 3 Easton Patterson 1:00.73, 6 Brayden Suiter 1:03.77 1600 6 – Caleb Olson 5:28.69 4x100 – 4 Dylan Lefebvere, Carson Bruns, Logan Upah, Wylde Wisner 46.41 4x400 – 4 Evan Martin, Sam Wallace, Owen Tjelmeland, Trey Schulte 4:46.02 Girls’ team scores Linn-Mar 211 Xavier 114 Iowa City West 112 Lisbon 88 Benton 70 Benton girls’ place-winners Shot put – 2 Ana Glawe 34-3 ¾ Discus – 4 Addison Phillips 88-0, 5 Ana Glawe 87-8 800 medley – 3 Carlie Sims, Kennedy Kohrer, Delaney Lohrer, Aubrey Kelly 2:00.53 Shuttle hurdle - 2 Hope Moore, Haiden Moore, Mabry Sadler, Sophia Seeck 1:13.09 1600 medley 4 Ashlyn Drahos, Emma Townsley, Ava Collum, Gwen King 4:59.01 4x200 – 3 Kennedy Lohrer, Mabry Sadler, Kennedy Donald, Haiden Moore 2:01.14 100 hurdles – 3 Hope Moore 17.34, 6 Sophia Seeck 18.39 1500 – 2 Jaida Lyons 5:32.40 4x100 – 5 Carlie Sims, Ashlyn Drahos, Mabry Sadler, Hope Moore 54.20 4x400 – 3 Delaney Lohrer, Aubrey Kelly, Kennedy Donald, Ava Collum 4:26.37 #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Justin Liddle is in his 6th year as the High School Spanish Teacher at Benton Community. He is also the Assistant Girls Basketball Coach. Justin lives in Fairfax with his wife Catie and son Rowan. Justin and his wife are looking forward to a new baby joining their family in April. In his free time Justin enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing, and cheering on the Packers and Hawkeyes.

Today is National School Librarian Day. Thank you to our District Teacher Librarian, Bridget Speer! We appreciate all you do for our students and staff! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau BC boys’ team golfs at Solon as season begins Benton Community boys’ golf Thursday, March 30, at Solon Team scores 1. Solon 307 2. CCA 325 3. Tipton 326 4. West Liberty 335 5. Williamsburg 338 6. West Branch 365 7. Benton 379 8. Durant 387 9. Regina 389 Benton scores Marcus Newton 47 49 - 96 Brock Silhanek 54 46 - 100 Kolby Wenger 50 50 - 100 Jordan Thys 46 51 - 97 Jo Davis 50 49 - 99 Ryan Spina 49 55 - 104 Robert Davidson 55 55 - 110 Nathan Rottman 43

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National Assistant Principals Week is April 3-7, 2023. Thank you to Ryan Junge and Craig Huegel for all you do! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Hat Day - In honor of Lee, next Friday, April 7 will be “Hat Day”. Grab your favorite hat and wear it to school.

The MS/HS will be changing the ISASP Schedule. We will not be testing next week. We will now be testing on April 10th, 11th, 13th, and 14th. A schedule will be emailed out and Seniors will need to check the exact times they will need to attend that week.

MS FFA Fun Night has been postponed.