Why Benton? "I was first introduced to Benton Community Schools when I attended the 2017 Homecoming Pep Rally as a new resident of Van Horne and a new Benton parent. I left that Pep Rally thinking, 'This is where I want to teach.'”
Winners of BC Middle School Halloween costumes:
*First place - Ron Culp as Shaggy
*Second place -Lilly Colburn as a big chicken
*Tie for third place- Zoey Hutton as an injured softball player and A.J. Gibney with a twin skeleton
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, November 1.
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Board elections take place on Tuesday, November 7th. Scan the QR code below to find your polling location. If you need help identifying your polling location, please reach out to our Central Office staff at 319-228-8701.
"Buzz and Woody" wish Bobcat Country a safe and happy Halloween evening.
Also pictured are the winners of the middle school pumpkin decorating contest.
Scariest- Wrinkles the Clown by Dengler's class
Creative- Not a Hot dog by Boerm's class
Overall Winner- Not a Hot dog by Boerm's class
Congratulations and Happy Halloween!
BC student artwork is being featured at the Newhall Public Library. Artists: Kaylee Krueger, Maddie McMahon, Madison Kinion, Cole Sonka, and Rylee Reed.
Congratulations to Bobcat, Jaida Lyons; Coaches Marty Thomae, and Andy Kauder. Good luck at State Cross Country.
"Once Upon a Mattress" is a musical based on the story of the princess and the pea. This is the story of Prince Dauntless's search for a bride. No one in the kingdom may wed until Prince Dauntless marries, and the Queen tests each potential princess to prove they are unsuitable to marry her son. The knights and ladies of the kingdom are ready to get married and conspire with the jester and minstrel to find a true princess for Dauntless to marry. Princess Winifred, Fred, arrives from the swamp and must be tested to see if she is a bonafide princess who is worthy of marrying the prince. This show is filled with fun songs and entertaining characters.
"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the strong commitment to our students and staff both academically and in our extracurricular activities. GO CATS!"
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, October 25.
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What is your favorite thing about being a Bobcat?
"It is a school that allows students to be involved in a wide variety of activities."
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Bobcats Close Football Season with Loss at Williamsburg
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau-
Benton football
Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Williamsburg
Williamsburg (8-1) 28, Benton (5-4) 7
BC 0 0 0 7 – 7
W 7 0 7 14 – 28
Brenden Heying was 6 of 16 for passing for 39 yards with four interceptions. Heying had 12 carries for 77 yards. Carson Bruns had 17 carries for 95 yards. Benton rushed for 171 yards. Easton Pfiffner caught three passes for 10 yards. Dawson Rozek had one catch for 23 yards. Jace Biery had one catch for five yards. Owen Tjelmland had one carry for one yard. Dylan LeFebvere had 9.0 total tackels. Carson Noland 8.5 total tackles. Brennen Blegen had 7.5 total tackles. Nolan had one interception. He returned three kickoffs for 82 yards. LeFebvere returned one for five yards. Pfiffner returned one for 13 yards. Eli Kupka had two kickoffs for 18 yards. He had five punts for 190 yards.
Williamsburg passed for 244 yards and rushed for 109 yards.
Williamsburg plays in Pod C in 3A football, hosting Humboldt (5-4) on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Also in Williamsburg’s pod are Independence (7-2) and Mount Vernon (8-1).
Class 3A, District 5
Solon 52, South Tama 0
Grinnell 49, Fairfield 0
Williamsburg 28, Benton 7
Season, district, point difference average
Solon 8-1 5-0 +17.8
Williamsburg 8-1 4-1 +28.7
Grinnell 6-3 3-2 +3.7
Benton 5-4 2-3 +18.9
The Benton Theatre Department will be presenting “Once Upon a Mattress” on Friday, November 3, and Saturday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for students and seniors (60+).
Tickets are on sale now with Amy in the Activities office or email her at aeggert@benton.k12.ia.us or call her at 319-228-8701 ext 1357.
The Benton Community High School counseling office has invited a representative from ICAN to provide a free presentation on planning for life after high school for all sophomores, juniors, seniors, and their parents on Wednesday, November 15th at 5:30 p.m. in the BC High School Auditorium. For additional information or questions please contact the counseling office at 319-228-8701 ext. 1356
Benton wins first tourney game against South Tama
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau-
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, at Van Horne
Class 3A Region 7 Quarterfinal
Benton (14-23) 3, South Tama (12-22) 0
ST 15 9 20 – 0
BC 25 25 25 – 3
Benton was 26 for 75 in kills with 10 errors. Piper Nelson had 15 kills. Emma Townsley had 19 assists. Townsley also had seven digs. Mabry Sadler had six digs. Benton was 66 of 74 for serves with nine aces. Laura Junge was 1 for 1. Townsley was 13 of 15 with one ace. Kennedy Lohrer was 12 of 14 with one ace. Kennedy Donald was 15 of 16 with one ace. Nelson was 10 of 11 with three aces. Sadler with 7 of 7 with one ace. Olivia Brendes was 8 of 10 with two aces.
Benton travels to No. 1 Mount Vernon (31-4), Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. The regional final is Oct. 24 at a site to be determined.
HS Regional Volleyball: Second round regional action for the Varsity Volleyball team is TONIGHT at Mount Vernon.
You must purchase tickets at the following link. https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202310041009205543e8aa49ba5a04c/checkout
Bobcats will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week with dress-up days Monday, October 23rd through Friday, October 27th.
Benton runs at state qualifying meet in Solon on Oct. 18
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau-
Solon 3A state qualifier
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at Solon Recreation and Nature Area
Girls 5K
Team scores
Mount Vernon-Lisbon 53
Solon 65
Marion 94
Center Point-Urbana 118
Epworth Western Dubuque 137
Wahlert Dubuque 147
Assumption Davenport 179
Xavier Cedar Rapids 195
Benton Community 229
Grinnell 263
Central DeWitt 280
Benton Girls 5K
12 Jaida LYONS 19:58.9
34 Kyra KAUDER 21:29.5
52 Layna DEMOSS
68 Libi FRESE 23:57.6
73 Lizzy WOLF 24:59.0
Boys Team scores
Mount Vernon-Lisbon 57
Solon 70
Central DeWitt 81
Grinnell 116
Marion 125
Center Point-Urbana 151
Epworth Western Dubuque 190
Wahlert Dubuque 242
Xavier Cedar Rapids 243
Benton Community 259
Assumption Davenport 277
Maquoketa 311
Independence 355
Benton Boys 5K
30 Isaac MORRIS 17:39.7
43 Caleb OLSON 18:03.0
57 Luke LANGE 18:48.1
58 Noah PICKART 18:51.1
71 Ethan SCHWAKE 19:33.6
74 Parker MITCHELL 19:36.0
75 Marcus RICKLEFS 19:36.9
Benton Community is so fortunate to have so many wonderful, caring associates that support students and systems in a variety of ways.
