Norway American Legion Auxiliary Celebrates 4th Grade Poppy Poster Participation

COME TEST DRIVE A BUS! Benton Community Transportation is hosting a Bus Test Drive Event.
When: Wednesday, June 10 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

SPORTS – 3A district golf tourney advances Braiden Moore to state
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Class 3A District Boys’ Golf
Gardner Memorial Golf Course, Marion
May 18, 2026
Medalist – Grady Oleson 68
Benton: Braiden Moore, 74. Qualified for state.
Spring Golf State Tournament
Tuesday, May 26, and Wednesday, May 27
Gates Park Golf Course, Waterloo
2026 IHSAA 3A State Golf Qualifiers
Note: Awaiting 1 District Still to Play
3A Golf at Gates Park Golf Course in Waterloo
Teams
Marion
Solon
Independence
MOC-Floyd Valley
Okoboji
Spencer
Des Moines Christian
Knoxville
Atlantic
Individuals
Braiden Moore, Benton, 11
Jacob Stevens, Decorah, 10
Jaizik Miller, Spirit Lake, 11
Trey Boettcher, Storm Lake, 11
Caden Fredericksen, Cherokee, 12
Cade Birdsell, Humboldt, 11
Parker Rogers, Nevada, 11
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Class 3A District Boys’ Golf
Gardner Memorial Golf Course, Marion
May 18, 2026
Medalist – Grady Oleson 68
Benton: Braiden Moore, 74. Qualified for state.
Spring Golf State Tournament
Tuesday, May 26, and Wednesday, May 27
Gates Park Golf Course, Waterloo
2026 IHSAA 3A State Golf Qualifiers
Note: Awaiting 1 District Still to Play
3A Golf at Gates Park Golf Course in Waterloo
Teams
Marion
Solon
Independence
MOC-Floyd Valley
Okoboji
Spencer
Des Moines Christian
Knoxville
Atlantic
Individuals
Braiden Moore, Benton, 11
Jacob Stevens, Decorah, 10
Jaizik Miller, Spirit Lake, 11
Trey Boettcher, Storm Lake, 11
Caden Fredericksen, Cherokee, 12
Cade Birdsell, Humboldt, 11
Parker Rogers, Nevada, 11

The best part of being a Bobcat is our amazing community of students and parents, our deep traditions create a sense of pride that connects every one of us. The Bobcat Pride makes everyone feel like they belong to something special.

Employment opportunities may be found at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong

BC Artist Spotlight- Berlanie Adolfo - 4th Grade Norway Intermediate

BOYS STATE GOLF QUALIFIER!!
Congratulations and good luck to BC Junior, Braiden Moore!
Congratulations and good luck to BC Junior, Braiden Moore!
Reminders: No classes Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday.
The last day of school is Wednesday, May 27. School will dismiss at 1:00 pm.
The last day of school is Wednesday, May 27. School will dismiss at 1:00 pm.

Congratulations to Kaeson Louis, BC Senior, who competed at the Industrial Technology Expo. Kaeson received the following awards:
Beginner Wood Project-2nd Place
Intermediate Wood Project-1st Place
Advanced Metals and Overall Best Metal Project-1st place
Beginner Wood Project-2nd Place
Intermediate Wood Project-1st Place
Advanced Metals and Overall Best Metal Project-1st place

A huge thank you to Jeremy with Haven Enterprises for taking the time to work with Mr. Reid's HS construction class; teaching students how to make trusses! We appreciate him sharing his knowledge and real-world experience with our students. He did a fantastic job, and our students learned so much from the hands-on experience. Thank you for supporting career and technical education.

Benton Community Band Boosters will have their first meeting of the 2026-2027 Marching Season on Wednesday, May 20th at 6:00 pm in the High School Band Room. New parents are welcomed and encouraged to attend!

Tonight's Boys Soccer Update!

STATE TRACK APPAREL
Closes: Monday at 9:00 AM
Delivery: Orders will be back by 5/20
Order Link:
https://bentonstatetrack26.itemorder.com/
Closes: Monday at 9:00 AM
Delivery: Orders will be back by 5/20
Order Link:
https://bentonstatetrack26.itemorder.com/
Benton travels to Williamsburg for Sectional Golf
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Stone Creek Golf Club, Williamsburg
Team scores
Marion 303
Williamsburg 320
Solon 321
ADM 322
Vinton-Shellsburg 330
Mount Vernon 333
Clear Creek Amana 336
Benton 360
Medalist – Grady Oleson, Marion, 70
Benton scores
4 Braiden Moore 75 (qualified for district)
31 Kaiser Townsley 88
45 Braedyn Junge 101
46 Brayden Miller 101
47 Benjamin Langerman 104
48 Kaleb Hayden 162
The top three teams from each sectional and district site will qualify for the next round, as well as the top two overall individual players (plus ties) from each site’s non-qualifying teams.
District is Monday, May 18, 2026, at Gardner Golf Course, Marion.
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Stone Creek Golf Club, Williamsburg
Team scores
Marion 303
Williamsburg 320
Solon 321
ADM 322
Vinton-Shellsburg 330
Mount Vernon 333
Clear Creek Amana 336
Benton 360
Medalist – Grady Oleson, Marion, 70
Benton scores
4 Braiden Moore 75 (qualified for district)
31 Kaiser Townsley 88
45 Braedyn Junge 101
46 Brayden Miller 101
47 Benjamin Langerman 104
48 Kaleb Hayden 162
The top three teams from each sectional and district site will qualify for the next round, as well as the top two overall individual players (plus ties) from each site’s non-qualifying teams.
District is Monday, May 18, 2026, at Gardner Golf Course, Marion.

BC Artist Spotlight- Khayla Silver - 5th Grade - Norway Intermediate

Link to purchase State Qualifying tickets:
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Soccer teams compete at Mount Vernon on May 12
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Girls Soccer
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon 3, Benton 0
Goal-keeping: Haley McMahon, 3 goals allowed, 27 saves
The girls travel to Center Point-Urbana on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 5 p.m., and host Gladbrook-Reinbeck on Friday, May 15, at 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon 4, Benton 0
Statistics are coming.
Benton hosts Independence at 5 p.m. in Van Horne on Thursday, May 14. They host Gladbrook-Reinbeck on Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m. in Van Horne.
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Girls Soccer
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon 3, Benton 0
Goal-keeping: Haley McMahon, 3 goals allowed, 27 saves
The girls travel to Center Point-Urbana on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 5 p.m., and host Gladbrook-Reinbeck on Friday, May 15, at 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon 4, Benton 0
Statistics are coming.
Benton hosts Independence at 5 p.m. in Van Horne on Thursday, May 14. They host Gladbrook-Reinbeck on Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m. in Van Horne.

It's absolute MADNESS how talented our BC artists are!!

My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the students and staff! I love standing in the halls in the morning and greeting the students as they come down from breakfast and head to their classes. The staff make sure each student feels welcome and safe. We work well together to make sure no student goes unnoticed!

Benton golfers travel to Solon for WaMaC Super Meet
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Monday, May 11, 2026, at Saddleback Ridge Golf Course, Solon
Team scores
Grinnell 290
Marion 295
Independence 309
Solon 311
Mount Vernon 312
Williamsburg 312
West Delaware 312
Clear Creek Amana 325
South Tama 329
Vinton-Shellsburg 333
Center Point-Urbana 333
Benton 343
Medalist – Levi Jack, Grinnell, 67
Benton scores
6 Braiden Moore 72
56 Kaiser Townsley 86
62 Brayden Miller 89
68 Braeden Junge 96
70 Benjamin Langerman 97
71 Kaleb Hayden 98
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Monday, May 11, 2026, at Saddleback Ridge Golf Course, Solon
Team scores
Grinnell 290
Marion 295
Independence 309
Solon 311
Mount Vernon 312
Williamsburg 312
West Delaware 312
Clear Creek Amana 325
South Tama 329
Vinton-Shellsburg 333
Center Point-Urbana 333
Benton 343
Medalist – Levi Jack, Grinnell, 67
Benton scores
6 Braiden Moore 72
56 Kaiser Townsley 86
62 Brayden Miller 89
68 Braeden Junge 96
70 Benjamin Langerman 97
71 Kaleb Hayden 98

