Benton Community is proud to welcome Mr. Daniel Woods as our new 8th grade social studies teacher and head wrestling coach pending school board approval!
Coach Woods brings great experience and a strong wrestling background. He competed at West Delaware under Hall of Fame coach Jeff Voss and went on to be part of the wrestling program at the University of Northern Iowa, where he spent four years as a manager for Head Coach Doug Schwab.
Coach Woods is a firm believer in building meaningful relationships with students, both in the classroom and through athletics.
We are excited to have his energy, dedication, and leadership at Benton Community. Please join us in giving Mr. Woods a warm welcome!
Coach Woods brings great experience and a strong wrestling background. He competed at West Delaware under Hall of Fame coach Jeff Voss and went on to be part of the wrestling program at the University of Northern Iowa, where he spent four years as a manager for Head Coach Doug Schwab.
Coach Woods is a firm believer in building meaningful relationships with students, both in the classroom and through athletics.
We are excited to have his energy, dedication, and leadership at Benton Community. Please join us in giving Mr. Woods a warm welcome!
We are proud to announce the middle school students who have earned a spot on the 2026–2027 MS Football Cheer Team!
We can’t wait to see you shine on the sidelines and represent your school with energy and enthusiasm! 💙💛
Benton Community's Eli Patterson has been nominated for the KCRG Athlete of the Week. Please click the link to vote for him. Voting closes at 6:00pm tomorrow (Tuesday)! Voting is located in the right margin of the KCRG homepage. You might have to scroll a bit. Go Bobcats!
https://www.kcrg.com/
https://www.kcrg.com/
Our culinary class has been diving into the art of food garnishing, learning how small details can elevate a simple dish into something visually appealing and professional. This week, students had the opportunity to get hands-on by practicing their garnishing skills using a fun and familiar treat—Twinkies!
It’s National Principal Week! Join us in celebrating and thanking these outstanding school leaders whose dedication and leadership make a difference every day for our students, staff, and families.
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
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
Happy National School Librarian Day to our amazing school librarians! 📚✨
Today, we celebrate our school librarians who ignite a love for reading, guide students in research, and create welcoming spaces for learning. Their dedication helps shape curious minds and lifelong learners!
BCHS Spring Newsletter
Help BC Green Bandana members support the upcoming Mental Health Awareness month in May.
The Benton Green Bandana Project webstore is now open:
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/benton_bandana/shop/home
Store Close: 4/12
Orders Back: 4/29
Thanks for teaming up with Elite Sports to get your Benton Green Bandana Project Gear!
The Benton Green Bandana Project webstore is now open:
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/benton_bandana/shop/home
Store Close: 4/12
Orders Back: 4/29
Thanks for teaming up with Elite Sports to get your Benton Green Bandana Project Gear!
Reminder school will dismiss early TODAY Friday, April 3 at 1:00 p.m.
SOCCER UPDATE!! Girls JV soccer game in Grinnell is cancelled. Varsity Girls are still playing at 5 p.m. and Boys at 6:30 p.m.
This year the high school band sent 28 groups to perform at Solo and Ensemble Festival. The musicians receive ratings based on their performance with a division 1 being the best possible rating. Junior Brian Araiza received a division 1 rating for his trumpet solo while also earning a perfect score of 35/35 on his ballot. Brian also received the Best of Center award. This is awarded to one performer in each center. There were 47 performers in Brian's center.
Perhaps you saw a previous post of Joel Hacker receiving a Best of Center award for his vocal solo. There were 6 total centers at the festival and Benton students walked away with 2 of the best of center awards. Quite the rare accomplishment.
Congratulations to both Joel and Brian!
Perhaps you saw a previous post of Joel Hacker receiving a Best of Center award for his vocal solo. There were 6 total centers at the festival and Benton students walked away with 2 of the best of center awards. Quite the rare accomplishment.
Congratulations to both Joel and Brian!
THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND- NO MIDDLE PRACTICES AND NO SHUTTLE BUS
No shuttle bus Friday, April 3rd. Early dismissal at 1 p.m.
BC Artist Spotlight- Hunter Kupka- Junior BCHS
BC opens boys’ soccer season with a 2-2 tie
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Thursday, March 31, 2026, at Van Horne
vs. Cedar Valley Christian/Alburnett
CVCA 11 – 2
BC 02 – 2
Goals – Kaden Wright 1
Shots on goal – Kaden Wright 1, Weston Kaestner 1
Goalkeeping – Caleb Kaump, 2 two goals allowed, 9 saves
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Thursday, March 31, 2026, at Van Horne
vs. Cedar Valley Christian/Alburnett
CVCA 11 – 2
BC 02 – 2
Goals – Kaden Wright 1
Shots on goal – Kaden Wright 1, Weston Kaestner 1
Goalkeeping – Caleb Kaump, 2 two goals allowed, 9 saves
TRACK: Benton boys’ track team runs at Vinton-Shellsburg Early Bird
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Tuesday, March 31, at Vinton
Benton place-winners
High jump – 1 Eli Patterson 6-4, 4 Noahh Leach 6-0
Long jump – 8 Carson Nolan 18-7
Shot Put – 7 Grady Frese 45-1
Discus – 8 Grady Frese 125-7
800 sprint medley – 2 Jayce Plummer, Sawyer Rudie, Graedy Perkins, Jayden Beck 1:39.09. 5 Carson Nolan, Evan Martin, Brody Timmerman, Elias Bieschke 1:40.86
3200 – 7 Caleb Olson 11:05.62, 8 Korbin Hunt 11:36.90
4×800 – 7 Ethan Schwake, Brian Arazia, Jed Schanbacher, Zavier Dittmar 10:05.35
Shuttle Hurdle – 1 Brock Corrigan, Evan Patterson, Joel Hacker, Camden Meyer 1:06.41. 3 Owen Drahos, David De Nooy, Jonathon Barron, Vince Palmer 1:16.26
100 – 2 Owen Von Ahsen 11.80, 8 Brody Timmerman 12.37
1600 distance medley – 1 Noahh Leach, Cooper Exline, Landon Furler, Braden Mell, 4:00.69. 8 Davis De Nooy, Dean Schanbacher, AJ Gibney, Camden Meyer 4:18.84
400 – 1 Carson Nolan 53.55, 2 Jack Lange 53.69
4×200 – 6 Graedy Perkins, Graham Wallace, Tyson Walker, Jayce Plummer 1:36.10
110 hurdles – 1 Eli Paterson 16.14, 4 Evan Patterson 17.79
800 – 1 Jayden Beck 2:13.15
200 – 2 Brody Timmerman 24.23, 5 Brock Corrigan 24.50
400 hurdles – 1 Owen Von Ahsenb 54.92, 2 Eli Patterson 59.31
1600 – Jack Lange 4:55.99, 5 Caleb Olson 5:10.40
4×100 – 1 Brody Timmerman, Carson Nolan, Evan Martin, Owen Von Ahsen 43.97
4×400 – 6 Landon Furler, Graham Wallace, Jayce Plummer, Colston Kroneman 3:46.03. 8 Joel Hacker, Vince Palmer, Dean Schanbacher, Braden Mell 3:52.92
Team scores
1 Benton Comm 154
2 Williamsburg 128
3 Vinton-Shellbrg 126
4 Wahlert, Dub 95
5 Jesup 70
6 Midland, Wyoming 46
7 North Linn 42
8 Columbus Cath 31
9 Denver JV 25
10 Janesville 17
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Tuesday, March 31, at Vinton
Benton place-winners
High jump – 1 Eli Patterson 6-4, 4 Noahh Leach 6-0
Long jump – 8 Carson Nolan 18-7
Shot Put – 7 Grady Frese 45-1
Discus – 8 Grady Frese 125-7
800 sprint medley – 2 Jayce Plummer, Sawyer Rudie, Graedy Perkins, Jayden Beck 1:39.09. 5 Carson Nolan, Evan Martin, Brody Timmerman, Elias Bieschke 1:40.86
3200 – 7 Caleb Olson 11:05.62, 8 Korbin Hunt 11:36.90
4×800 – 7 Ethan Schwake, Brian Arazia, Jed Schanbacher, Zavier Dittmar 10:05.35
Shuttle Hurdle – 1 Brock Corrigan, Evan Patterson, Joel Hacker, Camden Meyer 1:06.41. 3 Owen Drahos, David De Nooy, Jonathon Barron, Vince Palmer 1:16.26
100 – 2 Owen Von Ahsen 11.80, 8 Brody Timmerman 12.37
1600 distance medley – 1 Noahh Leach, Cooper Exline, Landon Furler, Braden Mell, 4:00.69. 8 Davis De Nooy, Dean Schanbacher, AJ Gibney, Camden Meyer 4:18.84
400 – 1 Carson Nolan 53.55, 2 Jack Lange 53.69
4×200 – 6 Graedy Perkins, Graham Wallace, Tyson Walker, Jayce Plummer 1:36.10
110 hurdles – 1 Eli Paterson 16.14, 4 Evan Patterson 17.79
800 – 1 Jayden Beck 2:13.15
200 – 2 Brody Timmerman 24.23, 5 Brock Corrigan 24.50
400 hurdles – 1 Owen Von Ahsenb 54.92, 2 Eli Patterson 59.31
1600 – Jack Lange 4:55.99, 5 Caleb Olson 5:10.40
4×100 – 1 Brody Timmerman, Carson Nolan, Evan Martin, Owen Von Ahsen 43.97
4×400 – 6 Landon Furler, Graham Wallace, Jayce Plummer, Colston Kroneman 3:46.03. 8 Joel Hacker, Vince Palmer, Dean Schanbacher, Braden Mell 3:52.92
Team scores
1 Benton Comm 154
2 Williamsburg 128
3 Vinton-Shellbrg 126
4 Wahlert, Dub 95
5 Jesup 70
6 Midland, Wyoming 46
7 North Linn 42
8 Columbus Cath 31
9 Denver JV 25
10 Janesville 17
Why Benton?
This is my 32nd year teaching at this school. I’ve taught in this community and raised my family here because of the amazing families that exist here. It’s such a special place to teach and live. Our administrative support has always been strong and our families in this community genuinely care about the success of their children and the greater community. GO CATS!!
This is my 32nd year teaching at this school. I’ve taught in this community and raised my family here because of the amazing families that exist here. It’s such a special place to teach and live. Our administrative support has always been strong and our families in this community genuinely care about the success of their children and the greater community. GO CATS!!
Today we celebrate Benton Associates who make a difference in the classroom every day! 👏 Your patience, dedication, and support help our students succeed and make our schools stronger. Thank you!
