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.
Benton CSD welcomed new staff to the district with a New Teacher Orientation on Thursday. Staff spent time in the morning learning about the district from our team at Central Office, toured to every single town in the district by bus with all teacher leaders, and received a building tour from each building administrator. We are so thankful to have so many new Bobcats ready to contribute to creating A Quality Education for a Lifetime of Learning.
The Benton XC webstore is now open:
https://www.teamelitesports.com/Benton
Store Close: 8/26
Orders Back: 9/11
Get your Bobcat signage!
BC Post Prom is selling Bobcat Nation and activity signs. Use the following link to order. Store closes Sept. 2nd.
https://bentonafterprom2025.itemorder.com/
School starts August 23rd for grades K-12 and August 27th for 3 & 4 year old Preschool.
We are excited for the 24-25 school year to begin!
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Fall practices and camps are in full swing here at the MS/HS.
There will be a Schoology Helpdesk at Middle & High School Open House on 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!
