Benton MS/HS

The Benton Community School District Voter-Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy(VPPEL) Election will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. ALL vote centers will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Any registered voter of Benton Community School District may vote. Voters who live in BENTON COUNTY may vote at ANY of the following places in this election: * Van Horne Community Center, 508 1st Avenue, Van Horne, IA * Newhall City Hall, 11 2nd Avenue, Newhall, IA * St. Michael’s Parish Center, 512 Evergreen St., Norway, IA * Atkins City Hall, 480 3rd Avenue, Atkins, IA * Keystone City Hall, 208 1st St., Keystone, IA * Blairstown City Hall, 305 Locust St., Blairstown, IA Voters who live in IOWA COUNTY may vote at the following location: * Middle Amana Fire Station, 2725 K St., Middle Amana, IA Voters who live in TAMA COUNTY may vote at the following location: * Elberon Community Center, 106 Main Street, Elberon, IA

Festival of Bands, was once again an amazing journey of musician progression. Attendees enjoyed performances from Norway 5th and 6th grade, Central Lutheran, BC Middle School Jazz and Concert Bands, and BC High School Jazz and Concert Bands.

IT'S TIME! The VPPEL will take place on Tuesday, March 5. Please consider prioritizing time to vote in this election. If you have questions about the vote, please reach out. The priority areas the board plans to address with the funds are listed below. * Safety and security enhancements at all of our attendance centers. * Upgrade HVAC systems in all of our attendance centers. * Enhancements to indoor learning environments. Examples could include flooring, wall coverings, ceilings/lighting, electrical, ADA accessibility, and more. * Complete outdoor renovations to all attendance centers. Examples could include tuckpoint work, landscaping, signage, playgrounds, doors, roof repair, and more. Benton CSD Central Office 319-228-8701, ext-1503

March 4 is the final day for in-person absentee voting. More information on the VPPEL Election and Absentee Voting can be found at: https://www.benton.k12.ia.us/o/bcsd/page/voter-approved-ppel

Fill the Gym fundraising meal and performances from Benton's Show Choirs Tuesday, March 5th. Meal service begins at 5 p.m. and show choir performances begin at 7 p.m.

There are tax calculators that help estimate the impact of the VPPEL on your property tax. They take pieces like the state property roll-backs into consideration. Want to get an estimate for your property? Our team at Central Office can help with that! Benton CSD Central Office 319-228-8701, x-1503

Join us tomorrow evening for BC's Festival of Bands at 7 p.m. in the MS/HS gym. Features our Bobcat musicians from across the entire district!!

"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is being a part of the Bobcat Family! Ever since I stepped through the doors of Benton Community 15 years ago, I have been welcomed with open arms from everyone associated with the school and from the Bobcat Community."

1700 voter & stakeholder survey responses led to the priority areas set by the board. 1. Safety & Security Enhancements 2. HVAC Updates 3. Indoor Renovations 4. Outdoor Renovations

School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, February 28. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Congratulations to BC Middle School students Jude Guilford, Attica Marble, and Brayden Selberg on being selected 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the Art of Conservation Songbird Art Contest.

Lady Bobcats are edged in the first round of girls’ basketball tournament -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines Girls' state basketball tournament, Class 3A Des Moines Christian (23-1) 49, Benton (18-6) 46 BC 5 14 13 14 - 46 DMC 9 14 12 14 - 49 Benton was 14 of 49 for field goals, 7 of 30 for three-pointers, and 11 of 15 for free throws. They had 32 rebounds, five assists, three steals, five blocks, six turnovers and 14 fouls. McKenna Kramer led Benton with 17 points, including 4 of 12 shooting for three-pointers. Emma Townsley added 15 points. Piper Nelson had eight rebounds. Townsley had four assists. Nelson had two steals and four blocks. Des Moines Moines Christian was 18 of 41 for field goals, 4 of 11 for three-pointers and 9 of 14 for free throws. They had 31 rebounds, nine assists, three steals, three blocks, seven turnovers and 12 fouls. With 17 points each for Des Moines Christian were Addy Oetker and Abby Hall. Des Moines Christian will play Wahlert Catholic or Solon on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.

All-WaMaC boys’ basketball team is announced -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau EAST Division All WaMaC Boys Basketball Team: * Unanimous Selection (1st team only) 1st Team: *Jake Benzing 12 Solon *Vince Steinbrech 12 Solon Gehrig Turner 12 Solon *Kylar Whitman 12 Marion *Austin Goodrich 11 Marion *Jackson Kutcher 12 Mount Vernon Josh Beatty 12 Independence 2nd Team: Rylen Stiegelmeyer 12 Solon Jordan Fischer 12 Marion Cooper Grimm 10 CPU Joey Rhomberg 12 Mount Vernon Josef Briesemeister 11 Mount Vernon Jake Beatty 12 Independence Griffin Lott 11 West Delaware WaMaC Recognition: Hunter Holmes 12 Center Point-Urbana Jackson Brincks 11 Center Point-Urbana Cameron Dunbar 12 Independence Crayton Iversen 11 Independence Grayson Kirsch 11 Marion Josh Noll 12 Marion Kellen Haverback 10 Mount Vernon Cooper Parks 12 Mount Vernon Austin Knight 12 Solon Brett White 12 Solon Conrad Smith 12 West Delaware Seth Jackson 11 West Delaware East Standings: Solon 10-0 20-1 Marion 8-2 16-5 Center Point-Urbana 5-5 7-14 Mount Vernon 4-6 14-8 Independence 2-8 10-11 West Delaware 1-9 2-19 East Divisional Player of the Year: *Jake Benzing 12 Solon WEST Division 2023-24 WaMaC West Boys Basketball All-Conference Selections 1st Team Derek Weisskopf Wburg Sr. Kellen Cockrell Wburg Sr. Ryan McIlrath Grinnell Jr. Cole Blackford Grinnell Sr. Haiden Hardy CCA Sr. Andrew Rotzoll CCA Jr. Quincy Gilbert Benton Sr. Unanimous 2nd Team Jacoby Johnson V-S So. Cade Rosenberger STC Sr. Tommy Tyynismaa STC Sr. Grant Hocker Wburg Jr. Carson Penyich Grinnell Sr. Derek Doty Grinnell Jr. Robert Meade CCA Jr. Player of the Year School Yr - Derek Weisskopf Wburg Sr. WaMaC Recognition Benton - Gavin Brooks Jr, Kolby Wenger Sr CCA - Cale Berry Jr, Brock Hilsman Jr Grinnell - Jack Hoopes Jr, Braden Johnson Sr South Tama - Daniel Wiese Sr, Emerson Bridgewater Fr V-S - Cade Sutton FR, Keyten Grimm JR Williamsburg - Braden Plotz Sr, Simeon Armbrecht Sr

We couldn't ask for a better group of young ladies to represent Benton Community. Congratulations on a great season, players and coaches!

Because of the type of election that is being held, registered voters in Benton County may cast a ballot at any voting center within Benton County. If it is easier to access one voting center rather than another, feel free to do so! This does not apply to voters in Iowa County and Tama County. Find your polling place by visiting the Iowa Secretary of State's Office website. You may also reach out to the county Auditor's Office for more information on where to vote. https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx

Girls State Basketball send-off today! Game time is 8:30 p.m. vs. Des Moines Christian at Wells Fargo. Good luck, LadyCats!

Congratulations to Melisa Venneman for completing the School Business Officials Authorization Program. The two-year training program and one-year Mentoring Program are required for all new school business officials (SBOs). Every school district in Iowa must employ a school business official with an SBO authorization. Again, congratulations on this great accomplishment!

Good Luck to our Girls Basketball Team as they compete in the first round of the Girls State Basketball Tournament tonight (February 26) at 8:30 pm at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. GO BOBCATS!!

If you want to learn more about the VPPEL yourself or have information about the VPPEL shared with a group you're part of, you can reach out to our team at Central Office and we will arrange a time to meet or visit on the phone. Benton CSD Central Office 319-228-8701, ext-1503

BC at Coe College Jazz Summit today