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A visit from Stella is a great way to start the day.
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Thursday, March 7. Also, there will be Parent/Teacher Conferences for grades PK-6 only from 2:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat has always been the feeling of community and belonging that is so strong here."
Thank you, Bobcats!
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 6. Also, there will be Parent/Teacher Conferences for grades PK-6 only from 2:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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The Benton Community School District Voter-Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy(VPPEL) Election is TODAY Tuesday, March 5, 2024. ALL vote centers will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Any registered voter of Benton Community School District may vote.
Voters who live in BENTON COUNTY may vote at ANY of the following places in this election:
* Van Horne Community Center, 508 1st Avenue, Van Horne, IA
* Newhall City Hall, 11 2nd Avenue, Newhall, IA
* St. Michael’s Parish Center, 512 Evergreen St., Norway, IA
* Atkins City Hall, 480 3rd Avenue, Atkins, IA
* Keystone City Hall, 208 1st St., Keystone, IA
* Blairstown City Hall, 305 Locust St., Blairstown, IA
Voters who live in IOWA COUNTY may vote at the following location:
* Middle Amana Fire Station, 2725 K St., Middle Amana, IA
Voters who live in TAMA COUNTY may vote at the following location:
* Elberon Community Center, 106 Main Street, Elberon, IA
During National School Breakfast Week, March 4-8, let's celebrate the positive impact of school breakfast programs on student achievement. Together, we can empower every child to reach their full potential. Let's make breakfast a priority and pave the way for a brighter future.
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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.
The Benton Community School District Voter-Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy(VPPEL) Election will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
ALL vote centers will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Any registered voter of Benton Community School District may vote.
Voters who live in BENTON COUNTY may vote at ANY of the following places in this election:
* Van Horne Community Center, 508 1st Avenue, Van Horne, IA
* Newhall City Hall, 11 2nd Avenue, Newhall, IA
* St. Michael’s Parish Center, 512 Evergreen St., Norway, IA
* Atkins City Hall, 480 3rd Avenue, Atkins, IA
* Keystone City Hall, 208 1st St., Keystone, IA
* Blairstown City Hall, 305 Locust St., Blairstown, IA
Voters who live in IOWA COUNTY may vote at the following location:
* Middle Amana Fire Station, 2725 K St., Middle Amana, IA
Voters who live in TAMA COUNTY may vote at the following location:
* Elberon Community Center, 106 Main Street, Elberon, IA
IT'S TIME!
The VPPEL will take place on Tuesday, March 5. Please consider prioritizing time to vote in this election. If you have questions about the vote, please reach out. The priority areas the board plans to address with the funds are listed below.
* Safety and security enhancements at all of our attendance centers.
* Upgrade HVAC systems in all of our attendance centers.
* Enhancements to indoor learning environments. Examples could include flooring, wall coverings, ceilings/lighting, electrical, ADA accessibility, and more.
* Complete outdoor renovations to all attendance centers. Examples could include tuckpoint work, landscaping, signage, playgrounds, doors, roof repair, and more.
Benton CSD Central Office
319-228-8701, ext-1503
March 4 is the final day for in-person absentee voting. More information on the VPPEL Election and Absentee Voting can be found at: https://www.benton.k12.ia.us/o/bcsd/page/voter-approved-ppel
Please stop by our lost and found tables during conferences. In the meantime, if you see something that belongs to your child, please reach out to their teacher or have your child take it from the table.
"Born and raised here, it was an easy choice coming back to teach at Benton. There are so many reasons why I love raising my kids here and teaching here, but the people in our community are what I love most and the traditions that we carry on. Everyone genuinely cares about each other and supports one another through every aspect. I feel very blessed to be a part of such a great school district!"
There are tax calculators that help estimate the impact of the VPPEL on your property tax. They take pieces like the state property roll-backs into consideration. Want to get an estimate for your property? Our team at Central Office can help with that!
Benton CSD Central Office
319-228-8701, x-1503
1700 voter & stakeholder survey responses led to the priority areas set by the board.
1. Safety & Security Enhancements
2. HVAC Updates
3. Indoor Renovations
4. Outdoor Renovations
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, February 28.
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Because of the type of election that is being held, registered voters in Benton County may cast a ballot at any voting center within Benton County. If it is easier to access one voting center rather than another, feel free to do so! This does not apply to voters in Iowa County and Tama County.
Find your polling place by visiting the Iowa Secretary of State's Office website. You may also reach out to the county Auditor's Office for more information on where to vote.
https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx
