There is a mandatory meeting for all Senior Students on January 11th at 2:40 in the school auditorium. A Benton Scholarship Foundation representative will be here talking about the huge reward you can get by filling out one application.
We look forward to seeing all senior students.
Benton Community School would like to thank Linn Area Credit Union for their $250 donation to our Food Pantry. Lori Vana braved the weather to deliver the check to us today! Because of their generosity, Mrs. Sahu will be able to replenish some of the most needed and requested items. Mrs. Sahu does a great job overseeing our pantry and Benton is lucky to have such a dedicated person in charge of it.
All Sophomores and Juniors who want to go out for football next fall need to meet in Coach Z's classroom TODAY during Bobcat Time.
8-12 grade girls: If you are interested in participating in winter open gyms for softball, please stop in the Activities office and sign up. Softball Open gyms for girls in grades 8-12 will be held in the HS gym on Sundays from 3-5pm and Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm beginning Sunday January 16th. Also, please sign up with for Remind to get updates by texting @etownsl to the number 81010.
CONGRATULATIONS TO BENTON COMMUNITY ACADEMIC ALL STATE HONOR ROLL AWARD WINNERS!
Colin Buch
Isaac Cretin
Andrew Hudson
Aidan Thompson
Criteria for nomination and selection:
1. Player must be a senior starter.
2. Player must have a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or better at the end of their junior year.
3. Player must be involved in other extra-curricular activities.
4. The Head Coach must recommend the player.
BC Proud
Recap on Benton BB vs Clear Creek Amana from January 5th.
BC Girls 42 CCA 45
BC Boys 51 CCA 78
Auditions for the Spring Play will be held January 6, January 10, and January 12 after school and January 13 at 7:30 am in Mrs. Nimtz Room, Room 22. If none of these times work for you, please let Mrs. Nimtz know before the end of the school
day on January 13. This year's play is The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe!
There will be a girls' soccer meeting TODAY, during Bobcat Time in Mr. Trainer's room. If you can’t attend, please see Coach Trainer before the meeting.
The GSA will meet this Monday through Thursday during Bobcat Time in Mrs. Mayrose's room.
8th graders: Reminder that you have your 4 Year Plan meetings starting this week. If you don't remember your time, check your email. If it's not there, then email Mrs. Nesbitt to confirm your day and time.
Middle School boys basketball:
7th grade boys basketball players need to take the Norway bus #31 after school for practice.
8th grade boys basketball players and managers need to take the Atkins bus #21 after school. Practice starts at 4:00 PM.
All school buildings will be closed after Saturday, January 1 at 10:00 a.m. - Sunday evening, January 2. Weather forecast predicting measurable snow. No open gym or other scheduled practices after Saturday at 10 a.m. through Sunday evening.
Winter break is a great time to get some jobs done, that would otherwise be difficult to do with a school full of students. New bathroom doors were installed in all boy restrooms at the MS/HS today. Thank you to the maintenance and custodial staff for everything that you do.
Things are getting Grinchy at the HS!
Winter Break
A little Holiday Cheer
Seniors, thanks for voting! Our class colors are Blue and Silver, our class flower is a white rose, and our class motto is "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined."
Bobcat wrestlers are second at Bill Van Horn Invite December 18th. Photo courtesy of Jim Magdefrau #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
Hall of Fame
