2025 Career Fair Success!
MS/HS Benton Career Fair provided students with opportunities to explore a wide range of professions, career pathways, and potential future connections.
Our guest speakers will be offered hands-on experiences, simulations, demonstrations, or samples of the tools of their trade.
Thank you to our speakers:
Emily Housby- Iowa Motor Truck Association
Diane Buhr- Hope's Bridal
Jen Lewis- Jen Lewis Photography
Nate Edwards- Edwards Plumbling, Heating, AC & Electrical
Russ Jaeger and Rich Petsche- Built by Pros
Anna Wehling Weepie- Allen College- School of Nursing
David Hultman-KGAN/Iowa's News Now
Aaron Jennings- Mount Mercy University
Jess Folkers- Mount Mercy University
Anna Dvorak- Coe College
Emmett Cory- University of Northern Iowa
Jenny Maiers- University of Iowa Radiation Sciences
Matthew Schulte- CR Signs & Lighting, Inc.
Madison Miller- Collins Aerospace
Brittany Hunt- Garling Construction Inc.
Amanda Osborn- Grant Wood AEA
Derek Miller- Federal Bureau of Investigation
We hope you'll join us tonight for an inspiring keynote with Mark Perna, a nationally recognized expert on helping young people discover their purpose and passion.
Wednesday, November 19
Benton Community MSHS
6:30 PM
Mark will share practical, powerful insights to support youth as they build meaningful, purpose-driven lives. Parents, families, and community members will leave energized with new tools and hope for the path ahead.
All are welcome to attend!
MS/HS Benton Career Fair provided students with opportunities to explore a wide range of professions, career pathways, and potential future connections.
Our guest speakers will be offered hands-on experiences, simulations, demonstrations, or samples of the tools of their trade.
Thank you to our speakers:
Emily Housby- Iowa Motor Truck Association
Diane Buhr- Hope's Bridal
Jen Lewis- Jen Lewis Photography
Nate Edwards- Edwards Plumbling, Heating, AC & Electrical
Russ Jaeger and Rich Petsche- Built by Pros
Anna Wehling Weepie- Allen College- School of Nursing
David Hultman-KGAN/Iowa's News Now
Aaron Jennings- Mount Mercy University
Jess Folkers- Mount Mercy University
Anna Dvorak- Coe College
Emmett Cory- University of Northern Iowa
Jenny Maiers- University of Iowa Radiation Sciences
Matthew Schulte- CR Signs & Lighting, Inc.
Madison Miller- Collins Aerospace
Brittany Hunt- Garling Construction Inc.
Amanda Osborn- Grant Wood AEA
Derek Miller- Federal Bureau of Investigation
We hope you'll join us tonight for an inspiring keynote with Mark Perna, a nationally recognized expert on helping young people discover their purpose and passion.
Wednesday, November 19
Benton Community MSHS
6:30 PM
Mark will share practical, powerful insights to support youth as they build meaningful, purpose-driven lives. Parents, families, and community members will leave energized with new tools and hope for the path ahead.
All are welcome to attend!
2025 Career Fair Success!
MS/HS Benton Career Fair provided students with opportunities to explore a wide range of professions, career pathways, and potential future connections.
Our guest speakers will be offered hands-on experiences, simulations, demonstrations, or samples of the tools of their trade.
Thank you to our speakers:
Sara Wenger- Locust & Co. Hair Studio
Brittany Davis- Back Road Kennels
Scott Shaw, Jack Shaw, and Sam Shaw- Your Vision Financial Group
Al Wright- John's Automotive
Blake DeRycke and Justin Lentner- D & S Sheetmetal
Ben Miller- Compass Memorial Healthcare
Mindy Fisher and EMS team- Blairstown EMS
Scott Flory- City of Atkins
Tyler Happel- Keystone Savings Bank
Angela Gammill- NFP, an Aon Company
Joel Thys- Thys Automotive Family
Melissa Lennie- Iowa Realty
AJ Rickman- KCRG- TV9 News
Denise Heiser- Collins Aerospace
Laura Kurtz- Edwards Smith Family Dentistry
Casey Neuhaus- Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service
Shelly Dengler- Shelly's Sweets
Blake Mather, Eric Franzenburg, and Justin Selk- Ag Panel- JB Ag, Pheasant Run Farm, Selk Trucking
Amanda and Jeff Birker- New Century FS
Derek Assman- Altorfer/Ziegler Cat
Steve Straub- Cedar Rapids Electrical Training Center
Andy Jones- Atkins Savings Bank
Travis Clemen- Farm Bureau Financial Services
We hope you'll join us tonight for an inspiring keynote with Mark Perna, a nationally recognized expert on helping young people discover their purpose and passion.
Wednesday, November 19
Benton Community MSHS
6:30 PM
Mark will share practical, powerful insights to support youth as they build meaningful, purpose-driven lives. Parents, families, and community members will leave energized with new tools and hope for the path ahead.
All are welcome to attend!
MS/HS Benton Career Fair provided students with opportunities to explore a wide range of professions, career pathways, and potential future connections.
Our guest speakers will be offered hands-on experiences, simulations, demonstrations, or samples of the tools of their trade.
Thank you to our speakers:
Sara Wenger- Locust & Co. Hair Studio
Brittany Davis- Back Road Kennels
Scott Shaw, Jack Shaw, and Sam Shaw- Your Vision Financial Group
Al Wright- John's Automotive
Blake DeRycke and Justin Lentner- D & S Sheetmetal
Ben Miller- Compass Memorial Healthcare
Mindy Fisher and EMS team- Blairstown EMS
Scott Flory- City of Atkins
Tyler Happel- Keystone Savings Bank
Angela Gammill- NFP, an Aon Company
Joel Thys- Thys Automotive Family
Melissa Lennie- Iowa Realty
AJ Rickman- KCRG- TV9 News
Denise Heiser- Collins Aerospace
Laura Kurtz- Edwards Smith Family Dentistry
Casey Neuhaus- Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service
Shelly Dengler- Shelly's Sweets
Blake Mather, Eric Franzenburg, and Justin Selk- Ag Panel- JB Ag, Pheasant Run Farm, Selk Trucking
Amanda and Jeff Birker- New Century FS
Derek Assman- Altorfer/Ziegler Cat
Steve Straub- Cedar Rapids Electrical Training Center
Andy Jones- Atkins Savings Bank
Travis Clemen- Farm Bureau Financial Services
We hope you'll join us tonight for an inspiring keynote with Mark Perna, a nationally recognized expert on helping young people discover their purpose and passion.
Wednesday, November 19
Benton Community MSHS
6:30 PM
Mark will share practical, powerful insights to support youth as they build meaningful, purpose-driven lives. Parents, families, and community members will leave energized with new tools and hope for the path ahead.
All are welcome to attend!
We hope you'll join us this evening for an inspiring keynote with Mark Perna, a nationally recognized expert on helping young people discover their purpose and passion.
📅 Wednesday, November 19
📍 Benton Community MSHS
🕒 6:30 PM
Mark will share practical, powerful insights to support youth as they build meaningful, purpose-driven lives. Parents, families, and community members will leave energized with new tools and hope for the path ahead.
All are welcome to attend!
📅 Wednesday, November 19
📍 Benton Community MSHS
🕒 6:30 PM
Mark will share practical, powerful insights to support youth as they build meaningful, purpose-driven lives. Parents, families, and community members will leave energized with new tools and hope for the path ahead.
All are welcome to attend!
The Rainbow 6 Siege team competes at the State Tournament on Thursday, Nov.20th.
BC (#7) takes on (#2) Waukee in the opening round. The opening match is scheduled to start around 8:15 and can be watched at: https://www.youtube.com/@iahsea/streams
BC (#7) takes on (#2) Waukee in the opening round. The opening match is scheduled to start around 8:15 and can be watched at: https://www.youtube.com/@iahsea/streams
Benton bowling teams practicing at Turner Lanes in Keystone.
Congratulations to Layla Roost, BC 7th grader, on winning the Van Horne Lions Club Peace Poster Contest!
The winter activities season is warming up!! Let's go Bobcats!
MS boys hit the mats tonight in the Keystone Elementary gym. Roll Cats!
BC takes the series 2-0 over Linn-Mar and officially qualifies for the State Tournament!
Get your state qualifier shirt here, the store closes on Saturday!
https://stores.inksoft.com/bc_esports?
With all the Northern Lights photos posted lately, Mr. Platt thought we should showcase Zoey Hutton's. Enjoy!
The R6 team takes on Linn-Mar in Substate today at 4 PM.
A win today puts us into next week's State Tournament!
The match can be watched at: https://www.youtube.com/@BentonEsports/streams
A win today puts us into next week's State Tournament!
The match can be watched at: https://www.youtube.com/@BentonEsports/streams
Here’s everything you need to know about the Benton MS/HS Book Fair:
Dates: November 17-21
Location: Benton MS/HS IMC
Family Event schedule and location: Conference Night, Wednesday, November 19th
For full details, and to create an eWallet, visit our school’s Book Fair homepage:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bentoncommunitymidhighsch
Dates: November 17-21
Location: Benton MS/HS IMC
Family Event schedule and location: Conference Night, Wednesday, November 19th
For full details, and to create an eWallet, visit our school’s Book Fair homepage:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bentoncommunitymidhighsch
Why Benton?
I enjoy being part of Benton Community, where teamwork, growth, and pride in what we do make every day rewarding.
I enjoy being part of Benton Community, where teamwork, growth, and pride in what we do make every day rewarding.
BCHS Winter Newsletter
Benton Community Veterans Day Program
Tuesday, November 11th at 9:30 a.m.
Benton Community HS/MS gymnasium
Tuesday, November 11th at 9:30 a.m.
Benton Community HS/MS gymnasium
Benton Community honored high school students earning a fall Academic Award this morning, Monday, November 10th. Students must earn a 3.25 GPA or higher for two consecutive semesters to receive an award. Congratulations, Bobcats!
The Benton Community FFA is hosting a Veterans Benefit Breakfast on Sunday. See the details below and plan to join!
Middle School Student Council is once again doing the Parents Night Out event. It is on Friday, December 5th, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Atkins Elementary.
Sign up link for parents:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pb142obANw0oqHY2_6sd-sZPWoHZyWHryE00gPKW178/preview
Why Benton?
As a Benton graduate, along with my husband, coming back to teach was a decision about sticking to our roots and returning to a great place we knew was supportive and enriching while allowing us to be close to our family.
As a Benton graduate, along with my husband, coming back to teach was a decision about sticking to our roots and returning to a great place we knew was supportive and enriching while allowing us to be close to our family.
Thank you, Alexander Mezzetti, for speaking with Senior English students about social work, working internationally, and the importance of learning languages. Alexander has been volunteering with SOME (So Others May Eat) and the Peace Corps. for the last four years. Students were intrigued by his career perspective and the fact that he can speak six languages!
