Congratulations to Benton Community singers who competed at state contest Saturday! Benton received 12 Division 2 (Excellent) and 8 Division 1 (Excellent) ratings. In addition, Addesyn Duball, was named Outstanding Performer and will perform in Ames in April at the State Showcase! Bobcat Proud!
Benton CSD & Central Lutheran will be CLOSED on Friday, March 22nd. This is an update from previous communication. Please stay safe and warm!
Benton Community & Central Lutheran will have a 2 hour delay today, Friday, March 22nd.
Benton track teams tune up with the WaMaC Indoor in Grinnell
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the field house, Grinnell College
No team scores
Top six finishers for Benton
Boys high jump - 3 Eli Patterson 6-0
Girls shot put - 1 Ana Glawe 37-7.50
Boys shot put - 4 Brennen Blegen 51-0, 6 Carter Holmes 46-11
Boys 60 meter hurdles - 3 Eli Patterson 9.04
Boys 4x200 - 1 Martin, Pfiffner, Tjelmeland, Bruns 1:36.62
Boys 200 - 2 Carson Bruns 23.94
Boys 1600 DMR - 6 Henderson, Nekvinda, Pfiffner, Morris 4:01.35
Boys 4x400 - 3 Martin, Tjelmeland, Patterson, Pfiffner 3:42.56
BC's Drive Your Tractor to School Day 3/20/2024
MS/HS Benton Community Vocal Music Spring Concert Tuesday, March 19th.
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 20.
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Benton Community honored students achieving a 3.25 or higher for two consecutive semesters at the Spring Academic Award Program this morning. Congratulations, Bobcats!
"I chose to work at Benton because I enjoy the rural, smaller school feel while having many great opportunities. It’s always a great day to be a Bobcat!"
Mark your calendars! The ICR Future Career and College Fair in Cedar Rapids is this Sunday, March 24th. Open to all students and parents.
All Current 8th Graders, please plan to attend 9th Grade Orientation on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:45 pm @ Benton MS/HS Auditorium.
SPRING PARENT'S NIGHT OUT
When: Friday, April 5th
Who: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Where: Atkins Elementary
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Hosted by: Benton Middle School Student Council
Cost: $15 for 1st child & $10 for each additional child
Crafts, games, snacks, and more!
Register before or at the time of the event!
**If you have any questions, email: ajones@benton.k12.ia.us **
Link to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBUateEGTZjhTooc9Wnf9WY5yYFEv5f3INHic5-TRt-Kl6kw/viewform
Congratulations to Gracie Norton for being named KCRG-TV9 Student of the Month!
Stay tuned for the full story at the end of the month.
"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the connections that I make with students, staff, and community members. I love knowing that I am making a difference in the lives of my students and families."
School will be closed March 11 through March 15 for Spring Break. School will resume on Monday, March 18. Enjoy your Spring Break!
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School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Thursday, March 7. Also, there will be Parent/Teacher Conferences for grades PK-6 only from 2:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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The Benton Golf apparel store is now open. Orders are due March 13th and will be delivered March 29th.
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/benton_golf/shop/home
Middle schoolers are enjoying a matinee performance of "You Can't Take It With You" today. Benton Community's Spring play will be presented this weekend, Friday and Saturday evenings 7 p.m. at the MS/HS in Van Horne.
