Benton MS/HS

Photos of BC Middle School and High School Spring Concerts on Tuesday, March 10th

The middle school students are directed by Mrs. Vicky Cichoski, and the high school director is Mr. John Hayden.

Also pictured are high school vocal soloists:
Gracin Becker (10)
Derrek Campbell (12)
Joel Hacker (10)
Cameron Shears (11)

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our students and celebrate all their hard work.

Mark your calendars for Spring Java on Wednesday, May 13th at 7 p.m.

COME TEST DRIVE A BUS! Benton Community Transportation is hosting a Bus Test Drive Event.
When: Wednesday, April 8 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Benton High School Parking Lot, 600 1st Street, Van Horne
This is your chance to come drive a school bus and see if this career is right for you!
What to Expect:
* Get Behind the Wheel
*Meet Transportation Staff
*Discover Job Opportunities
We hope to see you there!
Questions?
Contact Tim Lyons at tlyons@benton.k12.ia.us OR Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us

Employment opportunities may be found at www.benton.k12.ia.us
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong

My favorite part about being a Bobcat is the strong sense of community here at Benton. The connections made with the students and staff and the support from the families are so important to the success of the each and every student.

#BeABobcat
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MS/HS Spring Shuttle Changes

Five Benton students traveled to compete against top students from across Iowa, showcasing their technical skills and hard work.

A huge congratulations to Hunter Kupka and Kaeson Louis on their 1st place finishes, qualifying them for the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia!

Results:
Kaeson Louis (12) – Welding Sculpture, 1st Place
Hunter Kupka (11) – Heavy Equipment Operator, 1st Place
Nekoda Coleman (12) – Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair
Ben Hahn (11) – Cabinetmaking
Derek Roos (11) – Electrical

Thank you, Bobcats and Mr. Reid, for representing Benton Community and demonstrating the value of career and technical education. Best of luck to Kaeson and Hunter at Nationals!

Benton Post Prom is hosting a 50/50 raffle to help raise funds for a safe, fun, and memorable event for our students.

One lucky winner will receive 50% of the total pot, and the other half will go directly towards post-prom activities and prizes.

See details in the flyer below.

Employment opportunities may be found at www.benton.k12.ia.us
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong

Best of luck to our middle school students who submitted artwork into the State Fish Art Contest

COME TEST DRIVE A BUS! Benton Community Transportation is hosting a Bus Test Drive Event.
When: Wednesday, April 8 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Benton High School Parking Lot, 600 1st Street, Van Horne
This is your chance to come drive a school bus and see if this career is right for you!
What to Expect:
* Get Behind the Wheel
*Meet Transportation Staff
*Discover Job Opportunities
We hope to see you there!
Questions?
Contact Tim Lyons at tlyons@benton.k12.ia.us OR Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us

Today is Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! Thank you to our Maintenance & Custodial Staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our facilities safe, clean, and running smoothly. We appreciate everything you do!

This morning we proudly celebrated our high school students who earned a 3.25 GPA or higher for two consecutive semesters at our Academic Awards Program!

We are incredibly proud of each student recognized and grateful for the teachers and families who support them every step of the way. Congratulations, Bobcats!

My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the opportunity to get to know so many students. This is my sixth year at Benton and it is fun to teach siblings of my previous students and eventually every kid in a family.

Attention, Benton Community! Please help us in congratulating Private Alina Douglas on her recent enlistment into the Iowa Army National Guard!

Alina is currently a junior at Benton Community High School. After learning about the National Guard with Benton’s Iowa Army National Guard representative, SGT Nate Reynolds, she chose to enlist as a petroleum supply specialist (92F). Through using the Army National Guard’s split training option, Alina was able to enlist as a junior and she will have almost a year and a half off her contract by the time she graduates high school. She will complete basic training this summer, come back for senior year, and then complete her job training after high school graduation. Upon completion of her job training, she will be a drilling member of Alpha Company 248th Aviation Support Battalion in Waterloo, IA. While drilling part-time with her unit, her basic responsibilities will consist of fueling military vehicles and aircraft to ensure mission readiness.

Congratulations, Alina! Less than 1% of the nation chooses to serve in the military and we are super proud of you taking this huge step!

Individual speech participants compete in WaMaC event, qualify for state
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau

WaMaC Placements for Individual Event Speech

First Place: Jimmy Nelson: Improv
First Place: Lydia Dwyer – Storytelling
2nd Place: Rya Miller: Prose
2nd Place: Kennedy Bakker: Poetry
2nd Place: Emmie Wolf: After Dinner Speaking
2nd Place: Natalie Loughner – Review
3rd Place: Adrian Cole – Public Address
4th Place: Derrek Campbell – Radio News
4th Place: Everlee Waters – Poetry
4th Place: Rosalynn Loughner: Lit Program
4th Place: Andrew Hines: Video Casting
4th Place: Kaylin Dockendorf – Prose
5th Place: Jimmy Nelson – Radio News
5th Place: Savannah Rickels – Acting
5th Place: Rosalynn Loughner- After Dinner
Individual Event Speech State Qualifiers

Claire Becker – Solo Musical Theatre
Claire Becker – Acting
Derrek Campbell – Radio News
Derrek Campbell – Solo Musical Theatre
Lydia Dwyer – Storytelling
Lydia Dwyer – Solo Musical Theatre
Andrew Hines: Video Casting
Natalie Loughner – Review
Natalie Loughner – Prose
Rosalynn Loughner: Lit Program
Rya Miller: Prose
Jimmy Nelson: Improv
Everlee Waters – Poetry

Mr. Reid's Intro to Manufacturing class is working together to create projects. This is a student led class with assigned roles and tasks to create and build projects. Currently, the class is building hat racks and wooden American flags.

This Murder Was Staged… or was it?

Get ready for an evening of mystery, mayhem, and plenty of dramatic twists! Our talented cast brings "This Murder Was Staged" to life with suspicious characters, shocking surprises, and just the right amount of comedy to keep you guessing until the very end.

Esports State update- BC falls to Waukee 4-2

Consolations round against Newton at 11 AM.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e2gN2RTilQ