Schedule Changes for Monday, January 8th
-All games are canceled. (No bowling vs Grundy Center or MS Boys Basketball vs CC-A)
-MS practices are canceled.
-HS will practice with everyone out of the building by 5:30 p.m. sharp.
-Shuttle Buses will depart from the MS/HS at 5:30 p.m. tonight.
-No Open Gyms of any kind at any attendance centers.
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School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, January 3.
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Why Benton? "I originally came to Benton because my wife had just gotten a job at Rockwell Collins and I needed to work somewhere near Cedar Rapids so we both would have a short commute. I've stayed at Benton for the last 26 years because from day one I've met, and gotten to work with, so many amazing people. And, it was a great school for our kids to attend. I've been very fortunate to work here and call myself a Bobcat."
Why did you choose to work at Benton? "Choosing to work in the school district I graduated from is important to me. It's coming full circle, and now having my children go to school here too just makes it feel like home. It's not just a job; it's about being part of the place that shaped me and now gets to be a part of my family's story too."
Why Benton? "I grew up going to school in the Benton Community School District. I loved school and had a great experience as a student at Benton Community School. I chose Benton, because I wanted my children to have the same experience I had. Benton is a great school to be a part of."
Benton Community School District wishes you a wonderful Holiday Season! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Thursday, December 21.
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Hi, my name is Abbie Patterson. This is my sixth year as a Benton Community paraeducator at Atkins Elementary. I am in my second year of the paraeducator-to-teacher grant apprenticeship program and am excited to start student teaching this spring at Atkins Elementary in second grade. I graduated from Benton, and my husband and I chose to raise our family here. My favorite thing about Benton is the pride that goes along with being a part of the school and community. Once a bobcat, always a bobcat!
Hi my name is April Lange. This is my 25th year teaching at Benton Community School District. I have spent 23 of those years in first grade. I also am an assistant track and field coach for the boys and girls. I attended Benton Community and my husband and I enjoy raising our four boys in the district.
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School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, December 13.
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"I chose Benton because it is so much more than a school district. It is a place to belong. The community support is always present and you become part of the Benton family."
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, December 6.
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We want to remind our students and families of the importance of regular school attendance. When students miss school, they miss important instructional time that can’t be replaced. In fact, missing 10% or more of the school year (18+ days a year) can put students at risk of academic failure. Research shows they are less likely to read proficiently and graduate from high school. For our students to succeed, they need to be at school. Help your student get to school every day so that they can stay engaged, successful, and on track to graduate.
If you need support with your student’s attendance, please reach out to the school.
Congratulations to Emily Kaiser, your new School Board Vice President. Emily has served on the school board the past several years and now moves into the role of School Board Vice President.
Congratulations to Theresa Thompson, your new School Board President. Theresa has served many years on the school board and now moves into the role of School Board President.
Thank you to Roy Becker for serving as School Board President for the past 12 years. Your service and dedication to Benton Community School District is greatly appreciated!
