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!
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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!
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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.
Benton and Central Lutheran will dismiss tomorrow, Friday, March 31 at noon due to the National Weather service's outlook for severe weather including strong winds and storms. No afternoon or evening activities.
MS Students: High school FFA members are putting on a MS Fun Night on Friday, March 31st from 6:00-9:00 PM. Permission slips were handed out on Friday and need to be brought back by Wednesday to the ag room or office. Extra forms are also available in the office or Ag room. See Mrs. Wright if you have questions. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
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Hello, my name is Emily Bishop. I am the Atkins Elementary school counselor. This is my 13th year in the district. I live in Fairfax with my husband Justin and our two sons, Ben and Miles. In my spare time I like to read, puzzle, garden, and spend time with family and friends.
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POSTPONED: The School Bus Driver Appreciation Dinner & New Bus Driver Recruitment Dinner scheduled for today, March 29 has been postponed to Wednesday, April 12 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
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PTO Apparel: If you ordered apparel from the Elementary PTO, it is ready to be picked up in the office.
This is my 2nd year teaching kindergarten at Keystone Elementary. I have worn many hats over the last 13 years at Benton. When I am not at school I enjoy spending time with my husband and my 3 (soon to be 4 kids).
Please join us TODAY! 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 TODAY for dinner to learn more and meet the current transportation staff on Wednesday, March 29 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Van Horne Community Center, 558 1st Avenue, Van Horne.
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My name is Travis Dirks, and this is my 13th year of teaching at Benton Community. I taught special education in Norway for six years before moving up and teaching special education at the middle and high school levels. I also coach 8th-grade boys' basketball and high school girls' golf.
