I am Shawn Pfiffner and I am beginning my 31st year at Benton Community. I am a proud Bobcat Alum and will do everything I can to help support all of our kids, coaches, and programs. Benton Community is my second family and a great place to belong. Go Bobcats!!:)
The first day of school is August 23 for K-12 and August 28 for 3 & 4 year old Preschool.
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My name is Tim Lyons, the Transportation Director at Benton. I started as the mechanic 25 years ago and then moved into the role of Transportation Director. I am a Benton grad (once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat) and have one daughter that is a graduate of Benton and two grandchildren that go to Benton. In my spare time I like to be with my family, take day trips, and travel.
Benton CSD welcomed new certified staff yesterday. They spent the morning learning and reflecting with Dr. Bieschke and Mrs. Selk and the afternoon with teacher leaders touring each community and school building in the district.
These drivers haul the most precious cargo "Benton Community students". So please beware of them traveling on our roads and especially when they are stopped and the lights are flashing. Parents remind your students to use their seat belts and bus tag when getting on and off the bus.
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The Benton Community Marching Bobcats performed in the Atkins Watermelon Days parade this past weekend. They will perform their competition show, Shiver Me Timber, this Friday evening at Bobcat Stadium.
Time to register for the 2023-24 school year!
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Visit with Deputy Brandt and thank him for his service to Benton Community as our School Resource Officer at the National Night Out event. Details for the event are listed in the flyer.
FFA Summer Update
Benton FFA members have had a busy summer participating in Career Development Events, the Benton County Fair, Washington Leadership Conference and community events and parades.
At the Benton County Fair members not only exhibited livestock but also volunteered their time working for the Dairy Producers and Cattlemen as well as the FFA Learning Barn. In the FFA Learning Barn, members worked with area youth by passing out chicks, bunnies, and piglets. In addition, they put on workshops throughout the fair teaching about agriculture.
Members participated in the Belle Plaine parade and plan to be in the Watermelon Days parade as well.
FFA members will be putting on a pedal tractor pull Watermelon Days which will be held on Friday, August 4th at 5:30 PM.
August brings 24 members exhibiting at the Iowa State Fair. Projects include livestock, tractor restoration, photography and crops.
Benton Community School District has openings for Full-Time Bus Drivers, Substitute Bus Drivers and for a Van Horne PM Bus Stop Supervisor. Please go to www.benton.k12.ia.us and click on employment opportunities to apply!
Welcome Scott Shaw!
2034-24 School Year Registration Information
Board Meeting Notice
Mrs. Katie Bauder begins July 1 as the new Principal of Keystone Elementary. Welcome Mrs. Bauder!
Mr. Pfiffner transitions back to the Activities Director position and Mrs. Selk begins as the new Associate Superintendent! Congrats to all!
A message from Dr. James Bieschke
Outdoor activities (softball/baseball) will be played today, Thursday, June 29, as scheduled. If you have any questions, please contact coaches or our AD. Thank you
The Varsity double-header softball games scheduled for tonight, Wed. June 28, are postponed. Thank you.
Information on the Benton Community School District - Instructional Support Levy renewal and continuation. Please read the document attached!
All noon games (baseball and softball) are canceled for today, Wed. June 28 due to poor/hazardous air situation. The decision about the evening double-header softball game yet to be determined. Stay tuned!
