BC volleyball travels to Independence tournament
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Independence Tournament
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026
Janesville 2, Benton 0
BC 10 17 - 0
J 21 21 - 2
Benton had 22 kills in 51 attempts with seven errors. Talulah Schroeder had eight kills. Anna Embretson added five. Benton had 23 digs, led by Embretson and Schroeder with six each. Brynnlee Seeck added four digs. Benton had 21 assists, led by Brynnlee Seeck with 17.
Benton was 26 of 28 for serves with two aces. Lily Schulte was 6 of 6 with one ace. Embretson was 5 of 6 with one ace. Seeck was five of five. Sydney Brant was 2 of 3. Schroeder was 5 of 5. Emerson Ridgway was 3 of 3.
Sumner-Fredericksburg 2, Benton 0
BC 18 15 - 0
SF 21 21 - 2
Benton had 17 kills in 47 attempts with six errors. Schroeder had six kills. Chloe DeGroot added four. Benton had 17 assists, led by Seeck with 14. Benton had 29 digs, led by Schroeder with 10. Ridgway had three blocks.
Benton was 30 of 34 for serves with no aces. Haddie Kroneman was 1 of 1. Schulte was 8 of 8. Embretson was 3 of 5.
Seeck was 7 of 7. Brant was 5 of 5. Schroeder was 4 of 5. DeGroot was 2 of 3.
West Delaware 2, Benton 0
BC 19 13 - 0
WD 21 21 - 2
Benton had 17 kills in 46 attempts with eight errors. Schroeder had six kills. Seeck had 15 assists. The team had 23 digs, led by Brant with six. Embretson added five. Ridgway had one block. Benton was 32 of 36 for serves with one ace. Schulte was 4 of 4. Embretson was 8 of 10 with one ace. Olivia Brenda’s was 1 of 1. Brant was 4 of 4. Schroeder was 4 of 4. DeGroot was 1 of 2. Ridgway was 4 of 5. Avery Franzenburg was 1 of 1.
Benton travels to the BCLUW tournament on Saturday, Sept. 5.
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Independence Tournament
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026
Janesville 2, Benton 0
BC 10 17 - 0
J 21 21 - 2
Benton had 22 kills in 51 attempts with seven errors. Talulah Schroeder had eight kills. Anna Embretson added five. Benton had 23 digs, led by Embretson and Schroeder with six each. Brynnlee Seeck added four digs. Benton had 21 assists, led by Brynnlee Seeck with 17.
Benton was 26 of 28 for serves with two aces. Lily Schulte was 6 of 6 with one ace. Embretson was 5 of 6 with one ace. Seeck was five of five. Sydney Brant was 2 of 3. Schroeder was 5 of 5. Emerson Ridgway was 3 of 3.
Sumner-Fredericksburg 2, Benton 0
BC 18 15 - 0
SF 21 21 - 2
Benton had 17 kills in 47 attempts with six errors. Schroeder had six kills. Chloe DeGroot added four. Benton had 17 assists, led by Seeck with 14. Benton had 29 digs, led by Schroeder with 10. Ridgway had three blocks.
Benton was 30 of 34 for serves with no aces. Haddie Kroneman was 1 of 1. Schulte was 8 of 8. Embretson was 3 of 5.
Seeck was 7 of 7. Brant was 5 of 5. Schroeder was 4 of 5. DeGroot was 2 of 3.
West Delaware 2, Benton 0
BC 19 13 - 0
WD 21 21 - 2
Benton had 17 kills in 46 attempts with eight errors. Schroeder had six kills. Seeck had 15 assists. The team had 23 digs, led by Brant with six. Embretson added five. Ridgway had one block. Benton was 32 of 36 for serves with one ace. Schulte was 4 of 4. Embretson was 8 of 10 with one ace. Olivia Brenda’s was 1 of 1. Brant was 4 of 4. Schroeder was 4 of 4. DeGroot was 1 of 2. Ridgway was 4 of 5. Avery Franzenburg was 1 of 1.
Benton travels to the BCLUW tournament on Saturday, Sept. 5.
7th Grade Science worked in their lab groups on various Playdoh challenges to practice working together as a team, following directions, and communicating before they start actual labs and experiments on Monday! They had a blast!
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Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at Van Horne
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton 3, Vinton-Shellsburg 0
VS 14 8 14 - 0
BC 25 25 25 - 3
Benton had 36 assists. The team had 39 kills in 63 attempts with five errors. Brynnlee Seeck had 32 assists. Talulah Schroeder had 13 kills. Avery Franzenburg added nine kills. Emerson Ridgeway had seven kills. With eight digs each were Lily Schulte and Sydney Brant. The team was 64 of 74 for serves with 11 aces. Schulte was 14 of 15 with four aces. Anna Embretson was 3 of 6. Olivia Brendes was 3 of 5. Seeck was 7 of 8. Brant was 8 of 10 with two aces. Schroeder was 11 fo 12 with three aces. Chloe DeGroot was 17 of 18 with two aces.
Vinton-Shellsburg had 18 kills in 55 attempts with 12 errors.
Benton travels to Independence on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, for a tournament with Mason City, West Delaware, Union, Janesville, Osage and Sumner-Fredricksburg.
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton 3, Vinton-Shellsburg 0
VS 14 8 14 - 0
BC 25 25 25 - 3
Benton had 36 assists. The team had 39 kills in 63 attempts with five errors. Brynnlee Seeck had 32 assists. Talulah Schroeder had 13 kills. Avery Franzenburg added nine kills. Emerson Ridgeway had seven kills. With eight digs each were Lily Schulte and Sydney Brant. The team was 64 of 74 for serves with 11 aces. Schulte was 14 of 15 with four aces. Anna Embretson was 3 of 6. Olivia Brendes was 3 of 5. Seeck was 7 of 8. Brant was 8 of 10 with two aces. Schroeder was 11 fo 12 with three aces. Chloe DeGroot was 17 of 18 with two aces.
Vinton-Shellsburg had 18 kills in 55 attempts with 12 errors.
Benton travels to Independence on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, for a tournament with Mason City, West Delaware, Union, Janesville, Osage and Sumner-Fredricksburg.
We are thrilled to celebrate Board Member and Vice President Emily Kaiser and Associate Superintendent Anna Selk for being named to the Corridor Business Journal’s 2026 Forty Under 40 Class!
This well deserved honor highlights their exceptional leadership, dedication to education, and meaningful impact across our community. Thank you, Emily and Anna, for your vision and continuous drive to make a difference every single day.
This well deserved honor highlights their exceptional leadership, dedication to education, and meaningful impact across our community. Thank you, Emily and Anna, for your vision and continuous drive to make a difference every single day.
Benton Artist Spotlight - Scarlet Albers
Senior Sunrise - Class of 2027! Every senior girl made it to school to catch the sunrise on their last first day at Benton Community!
Benton Artist Spotlight - Kynslee Chamberlain
Middle/High School Open House will be held Thursday, August 20 from 3:30 - 7:30 pm.
Please read over the Open House Checklist and we look forward to seeing you at Open House!
Please read over the Open House Checklist and we look forward to seeing you at Open House!
New staff were formally welcomed to Benton Community by administrators and teacher leaders on Thursday. Part of the orientation experience included a tour of every community in the district. It provides a great way for our new staff to experience all of the communities and school buildings that make up Bobcat Country while also providing time to get to know each other. We are so fortunate!
Thank you for the generous donation of 32 backpacks, water bottles, and headphones to Benton Community! Over the summer, Lucy Kuhl, 5th grade and Millie Kuhl, 2nd grade ran a lemonade stand in the Newhall area. Through their efforts, they were able to purchase these school supplies for students in grades K-6. Thank you for supporting our community and helping our students thrive!
Support our Marching Band by attending this Preview Night Event on Wednesday, August 12 on the practice field. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. Gates open at 6:30 pm.
Employment opportunities may be found at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
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Benton Artist Spotlight - Kayla Chung
Employment opportunities may be found at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
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Welcome to the Bobcat Family!
💙💛 The countdown to Bobcat athletics is on! Join the Benton Athletic Booster Club for the Annual Fall Kick-Off on Friday, August 21 at 5:00 PM as we celebrate the start of another exciting year of Benton Community activities. Meet our fall athletes and marching band members, watch the football team scrimmage on the new turf, enjoy great food, pick up the latest Bobcat gear, and spend an evening celebrating everything that makes our Bobcat community special.
This event is also a great opportunity to become a member of the Benton Athletic Booster Club. Every membership directly supports our student-athletes by helping fund equipment, uniforms, facilities, athletic training, and other improvements that benefit all Benton athletic programs.
Let's pack the stands, celebrate our Bobcats, and kick off an unforgettable year together. Go Bobcats! 🐾💙💛
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This event is also a great opportunity to become a member of the Benton Athletic Booster Club. Every membership directly supports our student-athletes by helping fund equipment, uniforms, facilities, athletic training, and other improvements that benefit all Benton athletic programs.
Let's pack the stands, celebrate our Bobcats, and kick off an unforgettable year together. Go Bobcats! 🐾💙💛
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WtzEc6N4geVa26-jEbGnw752r4ngq8fq/view?usp=sharing
2026-2027 Benton Community Vacation Planner is Here! 💙💛
At Benton Community, we know some of life's best memories are made on family adventures. Whether it's a long weekend away, a holiday tradition, or a special trip together, we want to help families plan ahead whenever possible.
That's why we've created our 2026-2027 Vacation Planner—a quick reference highlighting longer school breaks and holiday weekends that may provide opportunities to travel while minimizing missed instructional time.
At the same time, we know that every day in school matters. Consistent attendance helps students build strong relationships, stay engaged in learning, and experience the routines and opportunities that contribute to their success. While there are times when missing school is unavoidable, planning family trips around scheduled breaks helps students make the most of both their learning and their family time.
📅 Take a look at the planner, save it for future reference, and use it as you begin making plans for the year ahead.
Thank you for partnering with us to support student success—both in the classroom and through the meaningful experiences families create together.
🐾 Go Bobcats!
At Benton Community, we know some of life's best memories are made on family adventures. Whether it's a long weekend away, a holiday tradition, or a special trip together, we want to help families plan ahead whenever possible.
That's why we've created our 2026-2027 Vacation Planner—a quick reference highlighting longer school breaks and holiday weekends that may provide opportunities to travel while minimizing missed instructional time.
At the same time, we know that every day in school matters. Consistent attendance helps students build strong relationships, stay engaged in learning, and experience the routines and opportunities that contribute to their success. While there are times when missing school is unavoidable, planning family trips around scheduled breaks helps students make the most of both their learning and their family time.
📅 Take a look at the planner, save it for future reference, and use it as you begin making plans for the year ahead.
Thank you for partnering with us to support student success—both in the classroom and through the meaningful experiences families create together.
🐾 Go Bobcats!
7th & 8th Grade Football Practice Starts Monday, August 24th.
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday until 5:30 pm
Friday until 5:00 pm
No Practice on Wednesday
Sign up by going to the QR code.
