BC Artist Spotlight- Emmie Wolf- BCHS Freshman
TODAY IS YOUR CHANCE TO COME TEST DRIVE A BUS! Benton Community Transportation is hosting a Bus Test Drive Event.
When: Wednesday, April 8 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Benton High School Parking Lot, 600 1st Street, Van Horne
This is your chance to come drive a school bus and see if this career is right for you!
What to Expect:
* Get Behind the Wheel
*Meet Transportation Staff
*Discover Job Opportunities
We hope to see you there!
Questions?
Contact Tim Lyons at tlyons@benton.k12.ia.us OR Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us
When: Wednesday, April 8 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Benton High School Parking Lot, 600 1st Street, Van Horne
This is your chance to come drive a school bus and see if this career is right for you!
What to Expect:
* Get Behind the Wheel
*Meet Transportation Staff
*Discover Job Opportunities
We hope to see you there!
Questions?
Contact Tim Lyons at tlyons@benton.k12.ia.us OR Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us
My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the opportunity to work with our students and help them to build confidence and be successful in the mathematics classroom.
Benton Community is proud to welcome Mr. Daniel Woods as our new 8th grade social studies teacher and head wrestling coach pending school board approval!
Coach Woods brings great experience and a strong wrestling background. He competed at West Delaware under Hall of Fame coach Jeff Voss and went on to be part of the wrestling program at the University of Northern Iowa, where he spent four years as a manager for Head Coach Doug Schwab.
Coach Woods is a firm believer in building meaningful relationships with students, both in the classroom and through athletics.
We are excited to have his energy, dedication, and leadership at Benton Community. Please join us in giving Mr. Woods a warm welcome!
Coach Woods brings great experience and a strong wrestling background. He competed at West Delaware under Hall of Fame coach Jeff Voss and went on to be part of the wrestling program at the University of Northern Iowa, where he spent four years as a manager for Head Coach Doug Schwab.
Coach Woods is a firm believer in building meaningful relationships with students, both in the classroom and through athletics.
We are excited to have his energy, dedication, and leadership at Benton Community. Please join us in giving Mr. Woods a warm welcome!
We are proud to announce the middle school students who have earned a spot on the 2026–2027 MS Football Cheer Team!
We can’t wait to see you shine on the sidelines and represent your school with energy and enthusiasm! 💙💛
Benton Community's Eli Patterson has been nominated for the KCRG Athlete of the Week. Please click the link to vote for him. Voting closes at 6:00pm tomorrow (Tuesday)! Voting is located in the right margin of the KCRG homepage. You might have to scroll a bit. Go Bobcats!
https://www.kcrg.com/
https://www.kcrg.com/
Our culinary class has been diving into the art of food garnishing, learning how small details can elevate a simple dish into something visually appealing and professional. This week, students had the opportunity to get hands-on by practicing their garnishing skills using a fun and familiar treat—Twinkies!
It’s National Principal Week! Join us in celebrating and thanking these outstanding school leaders whose dedication and leadership make a difference every day for our students, staff, and families.
COME TEST DRIVE A BUS! Benton Community Transportation is hosting a Bus Test Drive Event.
When: Wednesday, April 8 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Benton High School Parking Lot, 600 1st Street, Van Horne
This is your chance to come drive a school bus and see if this career is right for you!
What to Expect:
* Get Behind the Wheel
*Meet Transportation Staff
*Discover Job Opportunities
We hope to see you there!
Questions?
Contact Tim Lyons at tlyons@benton.k12.ia.us OR Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us
When: Wednesday, April 8 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Benton High School Parking Lot, 600 1st Street, Van Horne
This is your chance to come drive a school bus and see if this career is right for you!
What to Expect:
* Get Behind the Wheel
*Meet Transportation Staff
*Discover Job Opportunities
We hope to see you there!
Questions?
Contact Tim Lyons at tlyons@benton.k12.ia.us OR Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us
Happy National School Librarian Day to our amazing school librarians! 📚✨
Today, we celebrate our school librarians who ignite a love for reading, guide students in research, and create welcoming spaces for learning. Their dedication helps shape curious minds and lifelong learners!
BCHS Spring Newsletter
Help BC Green Bandana members support the upcoming Mental Health Awareness month in May.
The Benton Green Bandana Project webstore is now open:
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/benton_bandana/shop/home
Store Close: 4/12
Orders Back: 4/29
Thanks for teaming up with Elite Sports to get your Benton Green Bandana Project Gear!
The Benton Green Bandana Project webstore is now open:
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/benton_bandana/shop/home
Store Close: 4/12
Orders Back: 4/29
Thanks for teaming up with Elite Sports to get your Benton Green Bandana Project Gear!
Reminder school will dismiss early TODAY Friday, April 3 at 1:00 p.m.
SOCCER UPDATE!! Girls JV soccer game in Grinnell is cancelled. Varsity Girls are still playing at 5 p.m. and Boys at 6:30 p.m.
This year the high school band sent 28 groups to perform at Solo and Ensemble Festival. The musicians receive ratings based on their performance with a division 1 being the best possible rating. Junior Brian Araiza received a division 1 rating for his trumpet solo while also earning a perfect score of 35/35 on his ballot. Brian also received the Best of Center award. This is awarded to one performer in each center. There were 47 performers in Brian's center.
Perhaps you saw a previous post of Joel Hacker receiving a Best of Center award for his vocal solo. There were 6 total centers at the festival and Benton students walked away with 2 of the best of center awards. Quite the rare accomplishment.
Congratulations to both Joel and Brian!
Perhaps you saw a previous post of Joel Hacker receiving a Best of Center award for his vocal solo. There were 6 total centers at the festival and Benton students walked away with 2 of the best of center awards. Quite the rare accomplishment.
Congratulations to both Joel and Brian!
THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND- NO MIDDLE PRACTICES AND NO SHUTTLE BUS
No shuttle bus Friday, April 3rd. Early dismissal at 1 p.m.
BC Artist Spotlight- Hunter Kupka- Junior BCHS
BC opens boys’ soccer season with a 2-2 tie
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Thursday, March 31, 2026, at Van Horne
vs. Cedar Valley Christian/Alburnett
CVCA 11 – 2
BC 02 – 2
Goals – Kaden Wright 1
Shots on goal – Kaden Wright 1, Weston Kaestner 1
Goalkeeping – Caleb Kaump, 2 two goals allowed, 9 saves
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Thursday, March 31, 2026, at Van Horne
vs. Cedar Valley Christian/Alburnett
CVCA 11 – 2
BC 02 – 2
Goals – Kaden Wright 1
Shots on goal – Kaden Wright 1, Weston Kaestner 1
Goalkeeping – Caleb Kaump, 2 two goals allowed, 9 saves
