Football meetings this week during 5th period in Coach Zittergruens room: Tuesday, May 16: Current 8th Grade; Wednesday, May 17: Current 7th Grade
8th Grade Boys: There will be a meeting on Friday for all 8th graders thinking about wrestling next year. The meeting will take place in the wrestling room during the 5th hour.
Spain Trip: All students going on the Spain trip this summer-there will be a meeting in Mrs. Telgenhoff's room TOMORROW, May 17, during 5th block. If you are not able to attend, please see Mrs. Telgenhoff for the information.
Student Council: TOMORROW, May 17th, from 12:30 -1:00, there will be a student council meeting in Mrs. Neve's room for current representatives as well as the incoming student council representatives for the 2023-24 school year. Students attending the meeting should communicate with their teachers ahead of time to determine what work needs to be made up.
HS Cross Country Meeting: On Monday, May 22, there will be a meeting for all boys and girls in grades 9-11 interested in running cross country next fall. The meeting will be in the vocal room during Block 5. If you can’t make it to the meeting, please see Coach Thomae in the vocal room during the day on Monday.
2022 - 2023 Yearbooks: Don't forget to order your 22-23 yearbook! The last day to order your yearbook is May 26th. Go to jostens.com to order.
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7th grade students took a trip to the Linn Regional Center today for a Financial Literacy Fair.
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A few pics from the Middle School Dance last Friday night put on by MS Student Council.
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Bobcat soccer team is edged by South Tama, 3-2
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
South Tama (4-8) 3, Benton (5-9) 2
BC 2 0 0 - 2
STC 1 1 1 - 3
Eli Kupka scored one goals. He was assisted by Nathan Rottman. With two shots on goal each were Casey Gessner, Ty Kulbartz, and Eli Kupka.With one each were Quincy Gilbert and Tim Thompson. Clayton Sebetka had eight saves.
Benton hosts Denver on Friday, May 12, at 5 p.m. in Van Horne. Benton hosts Anamosa (2-11) on Monday, May 15, at 5:30 p.m.
Girls' soccer
The Benton (4-9) girls defeated Tuesday, May 9, at home to South Tama (1-11).
STC 1 0 - 1
BC 2 3 - 5
Benton plays Saturday, May 13, at 10 a.m. at Benton against Center Point-Urbana (8-2)
Benton hosts Monticello (0-11) on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. This is after the boys' tourney game.
Congratulations to the following students for automatically qualifying for the state track and field meet next week at Drake Stadium in Des Moines!
Girls' Bobcat Track and Field State Qualifiers
3000 m - Jaida Lyons - Thursday, May 18 at 3:20pm
100m hurdles - Hope Moore - Friday, May 19 at 4pm
Shuttle Hurdle Relay - Hope Moore, Haiden Moore, Mabry Sadler & Sophia Seeck - Thursday, May 18 at 7:40pm
Distance Medley - Danika Nolte, Delaney Lohrer, Aubrey Kelly, and Jaida Lyons - Friday, May 19 at 2:40pm
Benton Boys Track and Field State Qualifiers
4x200 - Evan Martin, Carson Bruns, Logan Upah, and Sam Wallace - Friday, May 19 at 5:10pm
Discus - Brennen Blegen - Thursday, May 18 at 4:30pm
400m Hurdles - Easton Patterson - Friday, May 19 at 6pm
Photos courtesy of Andrea Townsley
I am Bethannie Fox, the MS/HS FCS teacher. I have enjoyed being a part of the Bobcat team! In my free time I love to spend time with my family and two dogs.
Middle School Band and Illusions students - You need to turn in the permission slip and money for Adventureland by Tuesday,May16th if you want to go on May 22nd.
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton boys’ golf team competes at sectional at Wildcat
Boys' sectional meet
Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Wildcat Golf Course, Shellsburg
1 Solon 292
2 Vinton-Shellsburg 321
3 West Delaware 325
4 Clear Creek-Amana 329
5 Benton 338
6 Independence 339
7 Anamosa 365
Medalist: Jack McCarty, Solon, 69
And more!
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A few pics from the Senior Awards Program today!
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7th Grade Volleyball Players: There will be a meeting on Friday, May 12 during Block 5 for any 7th Grade volleyball players. The meeting will be in the student center.
Congratulations, Seniors, on Scholarship Day!
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Benton Community will have a Noon (12:00 p.m.) dismissal TODAY (Wednesday, May 10) for professional development. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong
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