Seniors: The cap and gown money due date has changed to Nov. 17th. Herff Jones will be here during conferences.
**Frosty windshields** Take the extra time to scrape or defrost morning windshields. Deputy Brandt will be on the lookout for those to be cleared on your way in. A scraper is cheaper than a ticket.
The Benton Community School District Theatre Department presents the musical, Cinderella!
There are still plenty of tickets available for all of the performances of “Cinderella” If you would like tickets, please stop by the Activities office and see Amy. You can also call at 319-228-8701 ext 1357 or email at aeggert@benton.k12.ia.us. You will be able to purchase tickets at the door. Performances are tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7:00 and Sunday at 2:00. Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for students (Pre-K - 12) and seniors (60+).
Students in Mrs. Bange’s Senior English class were using graphic organizers to help outline the victims and suspects while listening to a mystery podcast. Students will weigh the evidence and draw conclusions to determine guilt or innocence.
HS Wrestling: there will be a HS wrestling meeting TODAY during Bobcat Time for all athletes who are planning on wrestling this season. Please bring a device with you to the meeting.
Speech: Please email or talk to Mrs. Bange if you are interested in signing up for speech.
NHS Informational Meeting: there will be an informational meeting for any Juniors or Seniors that are interested in applying for NHS. The meeting will be on Friday at 2:15, and the end of Block 4 in the auditorium. You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 in order to apply for NHS.
Iowa State Cheerleading Championships
Fall Drivers Ed: An email has gone out from Mr. Goodchild with a google form to fill out to participate in Drivers Ed. You MUST be signed up by Thursday at Noon. Classes will start on Monday, November 8. If you did not receive the email, please stop in the Activities office and see Mrs. Eggert.
Seniors that missed the mandatory meeting need to pick up the cap and gown information in the Counselor's office. Orders are due Nov. 10th.
Also, any student interested in ordering class rings should pick up information in our office.
Show Choir Crew: If you are interested in being in show choir crew pick up an application form from Mr. Hayden today. They are due by Friday.
Congratulations to Emily Kulbartz and Callan Keiper on winning this year's MS Halloween writing contest. Every MS student competed in a writing contest last week and these two ladies were chosen as the winners.
Any boy in grade 9 - 12 interested in playing basketball this winter, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/CVUdx8fy344hf1Zw6 We
will have a meeting soon.
Benton Community student Julia Biery was featured in the Kirkwood Benton County Winter 21-22 Newsletter. See the original newsletter at: https://www.smore.com/sygjm-kirkwood-benton-county?ref=email
Reminder: 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.
Fall Drivers Ed: An email has gone out from Mr. Goodchild with a google form to fill out to participate in Drivers Ed. You MUST be signed up by Thursday at Noon. Classes will start on Monday, November 8. If you did not receive the email, please stop in the Activities office and see Mrs. Eggert.
State Cross Country
All-District List
Good Luck to Trey Schulte at State Cross Country meet today!
