School Bond Vote - March 7!
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For the bond referendum on March 7, there are two questions on the ballot:
Question one describes the planned projects.
Question two explains how the projects will be funded.
Voters who support the bond referendum must vote "yes" on each question. If a voter marks "yes" on one question and "no" on the other question, this is essentially a “no” vote. The school district is required to have two “yes” selections for voter approval of the bond referendum.
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My name is Alyssa Schmuecker, and I am a K-3 Music and Technology teacher at both Atkins and Keystone Elementary. I am also the music director for the Fall Musical at the high school. This is my 18th year teaching in the district, and I was a 2000 graduate of Benton Community! I live in Watkins with my husband and our two children. I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time with my family and friends.
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Benton Community FFA members and guests hit the slopes!
National FFA Week, February 18-25, 2023
Article/Photo courtesy of The Vinton Eagle/Vinton Livewire
National FFA week is February 18-25, 2023!
We are Proud to Salute our Benton Community FFA!
Photo courtesy of The Vinton Eagle/Vinton Livewire
Hi, my name is Robyn Cherveny. I have been teaching for fifteen years. This is my tenth year at Benton and all of those years have been spent teaching at Atkins Elementary. I have taught kindergarten for nine years and this is my first year venturing up to second grade! A few facts about me: I have a son who is five and attends AK in Atkins, and my family lives on our century+ farm outside of Van Horne where we farm corn and soybeans. In my free time, I enjoy gardening, being outdoors, and attending my son’s activities. I am very passionate about health and fitness, and the farm life! Benton Community is a wonderful place to live. I am grateful to work in an environment with amazing staff, families, and students in a place where everyone feels like they belong. Go Bobcats!!
Benton Community & Central Lutheran are canceled today, Thursday, February 23. Many county roads are slick and gravel roads are ice covered, causing unsafe conditions for the safety of our buses, students, and staff.
My name is Bryan Telgenhoff and this is my 10 year being an educator and my first year teaching and coaching here at Benton Community. My wife Jamie has taught Spanish here for 9 years. We have two beautiful children, Zara (4) and Abel (2). Currently, I teach Global Affairs, American Government, and Economics. I also coach Middle School Football, Middle School Wrestling, Varsity Wrestling, and Middle School Track.
Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you to our wonderful School Bus Drivers, Bus Stop Supervisors, Bus Associates, and Substitute Bus Drivers!! It takes a village and we certainly have the best! You do an awesome job and are appreciated by all of us! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Benton Community & Central Lutheran are closed today, Wednesday, February 22.
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Kindergarten Registration - If you have not registered your child for Kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year, please contact your elementary office for a link to register online.
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Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Bobcats lose in tourney to Williamsburg on February 20
Class 3A Region 7 First round at Williamsburg
Monday, Feb. 20, 2023
Williamsburg (18-4) 76, Benton (7-15) 63
BC 11 19 13 20 - 63
W 22 8 32 14 - 76
Benton statistics are coming. Derek Weisskopf led Williamsburg with 31 points.
W BC
Field goals 31/57
3-pointers 7/17
Free throws 7/10
Rebounds 27
Assists 19
Steals 11
Blocks 3
Turnovers 10
Fouls 12
Photos by Joe Petz
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HS Boys Track: First practice is today. After you are dressed and ready please go up to the wrestling room. Please take your shoes off. Practice will begin at 3:35. See Coach Winsor for any questions
The GSA will meet this Thursday during 5th period in Ms. Hillyer's room. All are welcome! Please check the GSA Schoology group for more details.
Aaron is in his 17th year at Benton Community where he serves as a Professional School Counselor, Senior Class Advisor, and Sophomore Basketball Coach. He has previous experiences working with adolescents as an Addictions Counselor at Allen Hospital prior to entering education. He has diverse professional experiences including service on the University of Iowa Admissions Advisory Board, Technical Director for the Iowa School Counselor Association, and has been published by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) professional journal. He enjoys spending time with his family, photography, coaching basketball, and fishing.
Hope to see you there!
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Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Class 3A Regional at Van Horne
Benton (21-3 53, West Liberty (17-7) 44
Jenna Twedt led Benton with 33 points, with 5 of 8 shooting for three-poiners. Zoey Junge had nine rebounds. Emma Townsley had four assists. Twedt had four steals. Piper Nelson had two blocks.
Coach Jeff Zittergruen said, "Very excited and proud of our team for being able to earn a trip back to Des Moines this year! Our girls did an outstanding job of executing the defensive game plan and kept West Liberty frustrated for most of the night. Jenna Twedt had a very efficient game scoring the basketball and we got key shots at different points in the game from Emma Townsley, McKenna Kramer, Piper Nelson and Zoey Junge. One of the biggest factors in the game was our ability to rebound the ball. Addison Phillips, Piper and Zoey all did a fantastic job on the glass to keep them to one shot and provide second chance opportunities for us on offense. We are excited to get the opportunity to keep playing basketball and will take the next week to prepare for state. The energy from our fans last night was outstanding and we hope to carry that with us to Des Moines next Monday!"
Statistics are coming for West Liberty.
WL BC
Field goals 18/46
3-pointers 11/28
Free throws 6/8
Rebounds 35
Assists 9
Steals 5
Blocks 2
Turnovers 12
Fouls 11
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