My name is Kara Mitchell. I teach Reading Recovery and Reading Intervention at Keystone Elementary. This is my 14th year in the district. I live outside of Atkins with my husband Travis and our three kids, Mayson, Kaden, and Kenley. In my free time, I enjoy attending all of my children’s activities, camping, and spending time with family and friends.
Benton Community will have a Noon (12:00 p.m.) dismissal TODAY (Wednesday, April 12) for professional development.
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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, April 12, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Van Horne Community Center, 558 1st Avenue, Van Horne.
Team Tatum apparel: If you ordered Team Tatum apparel and had it sent to the HS, please stop in the Activities office and pick it up.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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!!
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