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
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!
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!
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
-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.
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
Consolations round against Newton at 11 AM.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e2gN2RTilQ
Esports State is underway! The 2026 Esports State Tournament is being hosted by Marshalltown Community College at Orpheum Twin Theatres.
The BC team looks locked in. Meanwhile, back at school, students and staff are rallying behind them. Let's Go!
The BC team looks locked in. Meanwhile, back at school, students and staff are rallying behind them. Let's Go!
The Esports State tournament kicks off tomorrow at 9:15 A.M.
BC takes on Waukee in a best-of-7 series.
Link to watch - https://www.youtube.com/@iahsea/streams
Exact stream could swap throughout the day but all streams should be at the link provided. BC will be on the stream labeled POD 1 to start.
BC takes on Waukee in a best-of-7 series.
Link to watch - https://www.youtube.com/@iahsea/streams
Exact stream could swap throughout the day but all streams should be at the link provided. BC will be on the stream labeled POD 1 to start.
Benton Community is proud to celebrate senior Kayley Dirks for receiving the DAR Good Citizen Award!
Kayley was honored at the Ashley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution's annual George Washington Birthday Tea on Sunday, February 22, 2026, held at Cedar Memorial Family Center and Library. This special event recognizes outstanding students who truly embody what it means to be a good citizen.
The DAR Good Citizen Award is one of the oldest and most respected student recognition programs in the United States. Established in 1934, this prestigious honor celebrates high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities.
Kayley’s dedication, integrity, and commitment to making a positive impact reflect the very best of Benton Community. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and the example she sets for others.
Congratulations, Kayley, on this well-deserved award!
Kayley was honored at the Ashley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution's annual George Washington Birthday Tea on Sunday, February 22, 2026, held at Cedar Memorial Family Center and Library. This special event recognizes outstanding students who truly embody what it means to be a good citizen.
The DAR Good Citizen Award is one of the oldest and most respected student recognition programs in the United States. Established in 1934, this prestigious honor celebrates high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities.
Kayley’s dedication, integrity, and commitment to making a positive impact reflect the very best of Benton Community. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and the example she sets for others.
Congratulations, Kayley, on this well-deserved award!
BC Artist Spotlight- Kaylynn Tow - 5th Grade - Norway Intermediate
Another record at State Bowling. Congratulations, Josh!
2025-26 WAMAC Girls Basketball Teams Announced! Congratulations, Bobcats!
HAPPY NATIONAL FFA WEEK!
Benton's FFA Advisor, Krystal Wright, was honored as a finalist for The Golden Owl Award. The Golden Owl Award
ADM vs. BENTON - CLASS 3A SUBSTATE 6 2nd ROUND
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26th - 7:00 PM
ADM High School
801 Nile Kinnick Drive South
Adel, IA 50003
TICKETS SOLD ONLINE ONLY AT: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
Adults and Students - $6 (Children 4 and younger do not need a ticket)
Substate sites will honor Iowa High School Athletic Association passes held by administrators only. No conference or local passes will be honored.
Spectator entrance is the ADM middle school main entrance (northwest entrance by Tiger Statue)
ADM fans west side bleachers. Benton fans east side bleachers.
ADM will provide a full concession. Credit Cards are accepted for payment
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26th - 7:00 PM
ADM High School
801 Nile Kinnick Drive South
Adel, IA 50003
TICKETS SOLD ONLINE ONLY AT: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
Adults and Students - $6 (Children 4 and younger do not need a ticket)
Substate sites will honor Iowa High School Athletic Association passes held by administrators only. No conference or local passes will be honored.
Spectator entrance is the ADM middle school main entrance (northwest entrance by Tiger Statue)
ADM fans west side bleachers. Benton fans east side bleachers.
ADM will provide a full concession. Credit Cards are accepted for payment
BC gets road win in Class 3A tourney action at Clear Creek Amana
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton boys’ basketball
Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Clear Creek Amana
Class 3A 6 First Round
Benton (13-9) 62, Clear Creek Amana (15-8) 59
BC 5 16 23 18 - 62
CCA 16 12 14 16 - 59
Benton was 21 of 46 for field goals, 11 of 24 for three-pointers and 9 of 13 for free throws. The team had 27 rebounds, seven assists, six steals, six blocks, and 17 turnovers. Eli Patterson had 23 for Benton. Jack Lange had 14, With 10 each were Brooks Mitchell-Birdsell and Kaleb Hayden. Patterson had nine rebounds. Hayden added seven. Hayden also had three assists. Lange had two steals. Patterson had two blocks. Hayden had two.
The next game is Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. at ADM (20-2). The winner plays Monday, March 2.
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton boys’ basketball
Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Clear Creek Amana
Class 3A 6 First Round
Benton (13-9) 62, Clear Creek Amana (15-8) 59
BC 5 16 23 18 - 62
CCA 16 12 14 16 - 59
Benton was 21 of 46 for field goals, 11 of 24 for three-pointers and 9 of 13 for free throws. The team had 27 rebounds, seven assists, six steals, six blocks, and 17 turnovers. Eli Patterson had 23 for Benton. Jack Lange had 14, With 10 each were Brooks Mitchell-Birdsell and Kaleb Hayden. Patterson had nine rebounds. Hayden added seven. Hayden also had three assists. Lange had two steals. Patterson had two blocks. Hayden had two.
The next game is Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. at ADM (20-2). The winner plays Monday, March 2.
As a Benton grad, my favorite thing about being a Bobcat is getting to pass down Bobcat Pride to my students. Helping them see that being a Bobcat is special and there is nowhere else that is quite like Benton.
