Spanish Club will be hosting movie night Friday, Oct. 22nd in the IMC. We will be watching Coco. Movie starts during Bobcat Time and will end by 4:30pm. It is available to any student enrolled in Spanish first or second semester. 9th-10th grade please sign up during Bobcat Time. 11th-12th see either Mr. Malac or Mr. Liddle to sign up. Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be provided free of charge!
Benton Art Club and FCCLA will once again be hosting a Blood Drive with Impact Life (Formerly the Mississippi Regional Blood Center) here at the High School. The Drive will be held Thursday November 4th, from 8:30-1:30 in the IMC. In order to donate, you must be at least 16 years of age, by the date of the Drive, and weigh at least 110 lbs. Also, every Benton student needs a signed parent permission form, in order to donate. Art Club and FCCLA members will be signing people up during Lunch over the next couple weeks. If you have any questions see Mr. Patterson, Mrs. Fribley or talk to an Art Club or FCCLA member.
WaMaC Conference Thursday Oct. 14 Girls finished 7th with 187 an d Boys 8th with 214!
2021 Iowa High School Cross Country State Qualifying Meet Assignments. Class 3A: Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 AT SOLON -
Benton Community!
MS Wrestling: there will be a MS wrestling meeting TODAY during Bobcat time. The meeting will be in Room 126, down in the shop.
The student council would like to showcase pictures from activities or sporting events that students attend. We want to put these pictures on the TVs around the school. If you are interested in having your pictures shown, please send them in to Mrs. Donald at ldonald@benton.k12.ia.us
MS Cross Country
Regional Volleyball Game: Our own Benton Bobcats will be hosting Grinnell on Tuesday, October 19 for the first round of regional play. The match will start at 7:00 and it would be great to have a full gym. Since this is a regional match, passes will NOT be accepted. Tickets must be purchased online and we will not be able to take cash at the door. Tickets are $6 per person and can be purchased at the following link. Volleyball Regional Tickets
Silver Cord Opportunity: Dr. Bieschke is seeking help sorting and handing out donated trees to staff this Friday from 3:30-5:30 and
Saturday from 7-9 am at the Bus Barn parking lot. If you are interested in receiving Silver Cord hours please feel free to show up at
either of those times or both.
Bobcat Opened WaMaC tourney play on Monday Oct. 11 at Center Point-Urbana. First round Benton defeated Williamsburg (10-21). Second round, Benton lost to Marion (32-7). Benton (22-13) plays in pool play for the WaMaC on Thursday, Oct. 14, at Marion. Benton’s match starts at 4 p.m.
HS Wrestling Managers: there will be a Manager's meeting for anyone interested in being a Wrestling manager on Friday during
Bobcat time.
Robotics: The Robotics will meet tonight after school in the area outside the science classrooms.
MS Wrestling: there will be a MS wrestling meeting on Thursday during Bobcat time.
Juniors and Seniors- The Workplace Learning Connection is taking applications for Spring Internships. If you are interested you will
find more information in your email from Mrs. Nesbitt. If you have any questions please email Mrs. Nesbitt, nnesbitt@benton.k12.ia.us
Staff PD
Cross Country ran at the 40th annual Lynx Invite. Girls teams ended with 228 and Boys 272.
Benton wins big over Davenport Assumption 23 to 3
Class 4A Region 6
Benton Community hosts Grinnell on Tuesday, Oct. 19. The winner faces No. 11 Clear Creek Amana on Thursday, Oct. 21 at Tiffin.
Silver Cord Opportunity: The Future Green committee, City of Van Horne, and Leroy Luckies need your help. They will be planting trees into pre-dug holes on Sunday, October 10th. Meet at the Van Horne City park starting at 11 am if you are interested in participating. Make sure to turn in these hours for Silver Cord if you are interested.
Senior Night
