Homecoming is fast approaching this year! Student Council theme and dress-up days have been announced.
Check it out!!
Bobcat Basketball Club is open for all 1st - 6th grade Boys and Girls.
https://www.bobcatbasketballclub.com/
Benton Community works with Kirkwood Workplace Learning Connection to provide job shadowing opportunities for our students. Please encourage your student to sign up for this great opportunity.
https://www.kirkwood.edu/.../job-shadows-fall/how-to-apply
Bobcat Football welcoming the sunrise this morning.
"Success is sweet, but the secret is sweat"
-Norman Schwarzkopf
Benton Community works with Kirkwood Workplace Learning Connection to provide job shadowing opportunities for our students. Please encourage your student to sign up for this great opportunity.
https://www.kirkwood.edu/.../job-shadows-fall/how-to-apply
Did you know Benton Community now has an eSports team? Check out the video of the equipment all setup and ready for use. There is information available in the MS/HS announcements for students interested in participating. Any questions can to directly to Coach Kaiser at ekaiser@benton.k12.ia.us.
https://youtube.com/shorts/qCpM0JXBpyk?si=HYXm7lrYnk32F_jP
Benton Community works with Kirkwood Workplace Learning Connection to provide job shadowing opportunities for our students. Please encourage your student to sign up for this great opportunity.
https://www.kirkwood.edu/workplace-learning-connection/job-shadows/job-shadows-fall/how-to-apply
Students enjoy the new seating in the Guidance Counseling space while waiting to make schedule changes on the first day back. Student artwork is also new to the Guidance area. We are glad to have students back!
The Benton volleyball team was at Johnston this week for Varsity camp.
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Our centers welcomed students and families in for our open houses yesterday. There is so much excitement for the start of another year! Many thanks to all who helped to make the “Welcome Back” such a positive experience!
Associates from throughout the district gathered for some professional learning in preparation for another school year. This group of employees is such a valuable entity to supporting students throughout our system. Benton is so fortunate to have so many dedicated individuals serving students. If you’re interested in joining this group as an associate, please check out the employment posting on our website.
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Reminder, all student online registrations must completed before the first day of school. School starts this Friday, August 23. https://sites.google.com/benton.k12.ia.us/bcregister/home
Check out this note from our school nurses. Bringing any medical supplies at Open House makes for an easier first day for all. Please feel free to reach out to our nurses with any health specific questions or needs.
There will be a Schoology Helpdesk at Middle & High School Open House this Wednesday, August 21. Sessions will be available for parents to get connected to your student's Schoology account. Session times are 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00 PM. Location: IMC. Pick any session that works for you! This is a great opportunity to get connected to your student's Schoology account!
Middle School & High School Open House will be this Wednesday, August 21 from 3:30 - 7:30 pm. Plan to attend!
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Bobcat staff was recognized for their years of service to Benton Community. Employees with one, five, ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five, thirty, and thirty-five years at Benton Community received awards. Congratulations and thank you!
Benton Homecoming is Friday, September 13th. HOCO 2024 apparel store is open!
The store closes August 26th and all orders will arrive at the high school on September 10th. Orders will be delivered to the elementary centers by the 11th.
https://www.teamelitesports.com/Benton
Benton Community's Administration welcomed staff back to school with the opening session at the MS/HS on Monday, August 19th.
