Benton Community School District

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Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau BC boys golf at Amana meet Monday, April 10, 2023, at Amana Golf Course Varsity boys CCA 166 Independence 183 Benton 199 Benton varsity Nathan Rottman 51 Marcus Newton 79 Jordan Thys 48 Jo Davis 50 Ryan Spina 56 Brock Silhanek 50 Benton junior varsity Kolby Wenger 52 Jonah Thompson 66 Ryan Finn 57 Robert Davidson 49 Nash Brunssen 53 Trayton Lentner 54 Junior varsity CCA 175 Benton 208 Williamsburg 227

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau BC girls compete with CCA and Indee at golf meet Monday, April 10, 2023, at Tara Hills Country Club, Van Horne Girls golf results Clear Creek Amana 195 Benton 197 Independence 241 Junior varsity Benton 219 Independence 296 Benton results Madelyn Wolf 53 Kayley Dirks 52 Emma Schwake 40 (medalist) Olivia Pickering 53 Sydney Rupp 52 Ally Furman 55 Benton junior varsity Whitney Bridgewater 52 Brooke DeRycke 56 Hailey Suiter 52 Emery Rinderknecht 60 Emma Bange 59 Tegan Bertka 67

I have been a school nurse for Benton Community Schools for 14 years serving multiple centers. I enjoy spending time with my family including my 4 kids, 5 bonus kids and a bonus daughter-in-law. I also love watching my kids sporting events, traveling, spending time outdoors and competing in triathlons.

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Lady Bobcats defeat Wapello, have busy week in soccer Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Van Horne Benton 7, Wapello 0 W 0 0 - 0 BC 2 5 - 7 Ashlee Michels had three goals. With two each were Kyla Voelkel and Piper Nelson. Voelkel had three assists. Olivia Janss added one assist. With six shots on goal each were Michels and Voelkel. Janss and Maddie Rammelsburg had four shots on goal. Delaynee Slouha had two shots on goal. Morgan Brown had one save. This week, Benton travels to Union on Monday, travels to Williamsburg on Friday, and competes in Newton on Saturday, April 15. The Benton boys host Williamsburg this Friday, April 14, at Van Horne.

School Bus Driver Appreciation Dinner & New Bus Driver Recruitment Dinner: Benton Community School District is looking for new bus drivers. If you have any interest, please join us for dinner to learn more and meet the current transportation staff this Wednesday, April 12 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Van Horne Community Center, 558 1st Avenue, Van Horne.

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Lady ‘Cats host golf invite at Tara Hills Benton Bobcat Invite Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Tara Hills Country Club, Van Horne Team Scores Solon 393 Benton 407 Columbus Catholic 415 Vinton-Shellsburg 470 Benton results Emma Schwake 47 50 - 97 Kayley Dirks 56 51 - 107 Madelyn Wolf 45 48 – 93 (runner-up medalist) Olivia Pickering 57 54 - 111 Sydney Rupp 53 61 - 114 Ally Furman 55 55 – 110 Medalist: Grace Burg, Columbus, 92

Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau BC track teams run at CCA co-ed Jane Astor Co-ed Relays Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Clear Creek Amana, Tiffin. No team scores Top 6 finishers for Benton boys Shot put – 4 Brennen Blegen 47-3; Discus – 2 Brennen Blegen 149-8; 800 sprint medley – 1 Evan Martin, Logan Upah, Carson Bruns, Sam Wallace 1:36.67; Shuttle hurdle – 4 Easton Patterson, Eli Patterson, Brody Timmerman, Noah Franck 1:06.95; 100 – 4 Sam Wallace 11.37; 4x200 – 3 Evan Martin, Carson Bruns, Mayson Mitchell, Sam Wallace 1:32.11; 400 hurdles – 5 Easton Patterson 59.83; 4x100 – Evan Martin, Carson Bruns, Logan Upah, and Sam Wallace 5 44.75; Top 6 finishers for Benton girls High jump – 6 Carlie Sims 4-6; Discus – 5 Ana Glawe 95-1, 6 Addison Phillips 94-2; 800 sprint medley – 5 1:59.26; 4x800 – 6 11:14.57; Shuttle hurdle – 5 1:13.13; 4x200 – 5 1:53.45; 100 hurdles – 5 Hope Moore 17.41; 1500 – 3 Jaida Lyons 5:22.67; 4x100 – 6 54.82; 4x400 – 5 4:28.01; Relay names are coming

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