There is still time to apply for a job shadow! Students in grades 10-12 are HIGHLY encouraged to participate in a job shadow. Already this year, almost 30 Benton students have gotten the opportunity to learn more about a career area of interest. Some of the businesses/organizations that have supported this by accepting students are Frontier Co-op, Virginia Gay Hospital, Keystone Communications, RE/MAX Concepts - Lisa Nolan, Kinze Manufacturing, Mount Mercy University, Theatre Cedar Rapids, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and more!
Reach out to Mr. Cretin with any additional questions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
https://www.kirkwood.edu/workplace-learning-connection/job-shadows/index
There will be a Post-Secondary and Community Service Resource Fair at the MS/HS on Wednesday, November 15th. Please see the flyer for details on the organizations that will be present to share information and answer questions. This is for all!
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, November 8.
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Board elections take place today, Tuesday, November 7th. Scan the QR code below to find your polling location.
A favorite Benton tradition honoring all Veterans is this Friday, November 10th at 9:30 a.m.
10th-12th grade STUDENTS & PARENTS: Check out this great opportunity for students to explore a career of interest. Benton students in these grades are highly encouraged to participate in this opportunity. We have had over 30 students participate in job shadows already this school year! Reach out to Mr. Cretin with any questions or check out the link below. https://www.kirkwood.edu/workplace-learning-connection/index
Benton Community buildings are all focused on GRATITUDE as a word and skill area of study this month. Dr. Bieschke and Mrs. Selk traveled the district this morning to provide staff with a sweet treat and share words of appreciation and gratitude. We are so grateful to have such a dedicated group of individuals supporting students throughout the district in a variety of roles.
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
