Benton Retiree Luncheon
Monday, February 19, 2024
Benton Community MS/HS
12:00-1:30 pm
We had such a positive experience bringing people together in August, we'd like to do it again! Former staff will have the opportunity to connect with each other, connect with current staff, and hear Dr. Bieschke provide an update on the state of the district in a "Bobcat Pulse" conversation. This event is open to any former employee from Benton Community. Please RSVP on or before February 15 to Karen Lough at 319-228-8701 or klough@benton.k12.ia.us.
"I chose Benton because from the time I first interviewed, I have felt appreciated, wanted and respected. This is truly a special place to work. GO BOBCATS!"
Funds generated from the VPPEL would be used to complete renovations to indoor learning environments. Examples of those renovations could include flooring, wall coverings, ceilings/lighting, electrical, ADA accessibility and more.
Girls Basketball Regional Pairings are out!!:)
THANK YOU to all the fans who came out in support of our Bobcat, Tatum, and her family. #TeamTatum
Benton Middle School honored 129 students who earned a 3.5 GPA or higher in the first semester of the 2023-24 school year. Congratulations, Bobcats!
Benton basketball teams face Vinton-Shellsburg
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau-
Benton girls' basketball
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at Van Horne
No. 8 Benton 56, Vinton-Shellsburg 23
Benton Community was 20 of 50 for field goals, 7 of 20 for three-poingers and 9 of 15 for free throws. They had 38 rebounds, 13 assists, four steals, six blocks, seven turnovers and eight fouls. Emma Townsley had 14 points for Benton. With 12 each were McKenna Kramer and Zoey Junge. With three assists each were Kramer and Sophia Seeck. Junge had two steals. Piper Nelson had two blocks.
Benton travels to Grinnell on Friday, Feb. 2, with the game starting at 6 p.m., followed by the boys' game. Next week Benton travels to West Liberty for another boys/girls doubleheader. They host South Tama on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
Benton boys' basketball
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at Van Horne
Benton 48, Vinton-Shellsburg 40
VS 11 8 4 17 - 40
BC 11 14 5 18 - 48
Statistics are coming.
Benton travels to Grinnell on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.
Benton Middle School recognized 7th and 8th grade students who exemplify true Bobcat character. Congratulations!
7th Grade Bobcat Achievement Award Recipients
Maddie Becker
Rylee Bries
Kaylin Dockendorf
AJ Gibney
Zoey Hutton
Hailey Kaplan
Landon Kaump
Cole Sonka
Everlee Waters
8th Grade Bobcat Achievement Award Recipients
Emma Crawford
Haddie Kroneman
Kam Louis
Jakob Miller
James Nelson
Ian Sadler
Levi Schmitz
Maggie Wauters (not pictured)
Tyler Whiting
Congratulations to Lizzy Wolf and Layna DeMoss! Lizzy and Layna will be representing Benton at the Girls State wrestling meet this Thursday and Friday at the Xstream Arena in Coralville. Way to go!
Regional wrestling final in Manchester… first round action.
Decorah 46
Benton Community 24
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, January 31.
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One of the priority areas identified to address with the funds from the VPPEL is safety and security enhancements in all attendance centers throughout the district.
"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is being part of such a welcoming community. As a newcomer this year I have felt nothing but support and a sense of belonging."
HVAC updates in each building throughout the district is a priority area for the funds that would be generated by the VPPEL.
Tonight Benton hosts Vinton-Shellsburg for our Coaches vs. Cancer night, honoring Benton Junior, Tatum Schroeder, who is battling Leukemia. We would ask all spectators to wear their Coaches vs Cancer shirts or orange to show support for Tatum and the Schroeder family!
"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is how supportive parents and staff are in our schools. Benton is truly a Place to Belong!"
Information regarding the March 5th VPPEL election can be found on the Benton website. https://www.benton.k12.ia.us/o/bcsd/page/voter-approved-ppel
Did you know? Benton Community has one of the lowest tax levy rates in Iowa. BC has the lowest rate within our immediate area. Even with a levy increase with the VPPEL, Benton Community would continue to have the lowest rate in the area.
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