Benton Community School District

****SENIOR PARENTS**** 2024 Senior Award Ceremony invite emails were sent this morning to parents and students receiving an award or scholarship next Wednesday, May 8th. However, any parent or guardian with a YAHOO email address did not receive the invite. Unfortunately, at this time Benton Community emails are being blocked by Yahoo and we are looking into the issue. With that, please check with your Senior and see if they received an invite. If you have any questions please contact Candi Benesh at the MS/HS Guidance office cbenesh@benton.k12.ia.us or 319-228-8701 ext. 1356

"I love that Benton strives to be a place where everyone can belong. As a young person, I always felt a sense of belonging in our band and choir programs, which had such a positive impact on me growing up. I love helping provide that feeling of belonging for our Benton students."

Happy School Principals' Day! Thank you for your leadership and always striving for excellence.

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

Congratulations to BC students Emma Wilkins (10th) and Evangeline DeLong (8th) on top finishes in the Wildlife Forever State Fish Art Contest.

Benton Golf, April 29 to May 3, 2024 -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Boys 2024 WaMaC West Monday, April 29, 2024 Tama-Toledo Country Club Team scores Vinton-Shellsburg 311 Williamsburg 316 Grinnell 317 Clear Creek-Amana 320 South Tama 321 Benton 355 Benton scores Ryan Spina 44-42 86 Marcus Newton 50-42 92 Cole Junge 43-46 89 Braiden Moore 48-45 93 Ryan Finn 47-47 94 Brock Silhanek 45-43 88 Girls WaMaC West Monday, April 29, 2024, at Grinnell Team scores Clear Creek Amana 363 Benton 375 DNP - Grinnell, South Tama, Vinton-Shellsburg, Williamsburg Benton scores 1 Halle Sobaksi 89 8 Kayley Dirks 91 9 Hailey Suiter 92 14 Madelyn Kenny 103 16 Tegan Bertka 108

"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the family-like feel of the community! I feel very blessed to work and raise my kids in a community that cares for and looks out for one another."

Benton Community's Sophomore, Eli Patterson, places 5th at Drake Relays in the high jump. Congratulations, Eli! Also pictured are track coaches Adam Bauder, April Lange, Todd Donald, and team mate Brennen Blegen. #bobcatpride

Benton Community update activities ...cancellations/Time changes for this evening...Friday, April 26th. Cancellations: -There will be no MS practices this afternoon. All MS students will go home right after school. -The Boys track meet at Union has been cancelled for this evening. (No boys track practice today.) -No D & D Club today. -No Activities shuttle bus this evening. -No Boys or Girls Golf practice this evening. Changes: -Girls and Boys Soccer games this evening...We are playing....Both Boys and Girls Varsity games have been moved up to a 4:00 pm start. (Was originally a 5:00 pm start) -Girls Soccer at Marion....you are dismissed at 2:00 pm...Bus departure is at 2:15 pm from entrance #3. (Gym entrance) (We will play as much JV soccer that we can get in.) -Girls track will meet in the gym after school for practice this afternoon.

Senior, Brennen Blegen, competes in the shot put at the Drake Relays for Benton Community. Also pictured, Coach Todd Donald.

Benton Community students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade were honored in Music K-8 Magazine Cover Contest. Check out these amazing Bobcat artists!

A throw from Benton Community Junior, Ana Glawe, at Drake.

BC track teams run at Pacha Relays -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Pacha Relays Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Tiffin Boys’ team scores Clear Creek Amana 124 Benton 111 Mount Vernon 97 Williamsburg 88 Durant 56 Tipton 54 Anamosa 53 Monticello 45 Wilton 43 Iowa City Regina 36 Assumption 31 Clear Creek Amana JV 7 Benton boys’ results High jump - 1 Eli Patterson 6-0, 5 Kaleb Hayden 5-6 Long jump - 7 Asa Frese 18-0.5 Shot put - 2 Carter Holmes 48-1.5, 3 Brennen Blegen 47-8 Discus - 1 Brennen Blegen 165-4, 5 Carter Holmes 138-9 800 Sprint medley - 4 1:40.53. Gavin Brooks, Owen Tjelemand, Owen Von Ahsen, Evan Martin 3200 - 4 Isaac Morris 11:01.47, 7 Caleb Olson 11:22.92 4x800 - 10 9:30.88. Jayden Beck, Jack Lange, Noah Pickart, Cade Volesky Shuttle hurdle - 2 1:04.60. Brody Timmerman, Will Schanbacher, Owen Von Ahsen, Eli Patterson 100 - 2 Carson Bruns 11.57 1600 distance medley - 7 4:12.49. Grant Volesky, Owen Von Ahsen, Asa Frese, Bryce Bruns 4x200 - 1 1:32.81. Evan Martin, Owen Tjelmeland, Gavin Brooks, Carson Bruns 200 - 1 Carson Bruns 22.74 400 hurdles - 2 Owen Von Ahsen 56.73 1600 - 6 Isaac Morris 4:55.33, 7 Caleb Olson 5:00.36 4x100 - 7 46.54. Brody Timmerman, Owen Tjelmeland, Malique Henderson, Gavin Brooks Girls’ team scores Clear Creek Amana 159.33 Williamsburg 103 Tipton 87.33 Durant 85.33 Assumption 81 Iowa City Regina 78 Benton 64 Anamosa 63 Clear Creek Amana JV 2 Benton Community results Long jump - 6 Kaitlynn Gilder 13-7, 7 Layna DeMoss 13-6.5 Discus - 6 Emily Kulbartz 83-5, 7 Graisee Schulter 81-7 800 sprint medley - 4 2:01.66 Kennedy Lohrer, Emma Townsley, Ashlyn Drahos, Layna DeMoss 4x800 - 4 10:46.23. Jaida Lyons, Abbie Jones, Kyra Kaiser, Aubrey Kelly Shuttle hurdle - 1 1:11.10. Mabry Sadler, Belle Werner, Haiden Moore, Sophia Seeck 100 - 8 Ashlee Michels 14.35 400 - 6 Avery Palmer 1:08.52 4x200 - 6 - 1:56.09. Mabry Sadler, Calista Nolte, Stella Tjelmeland, Kaylin Becker 100 hurdles - 3 Sophia Seeck 17.43, 5 Belle Werner 17.70 1500 - 5 Kyra Kauder 5:42.91 4x100 - 5 54.63. Emma Townsley, Ashlee Michels, Belle Werner, Ashlyn Drahos 4x400 - 4 4:26.17. Abbie Jones, Aubrey Kelly, Layna DeMoss, Jaida Lyons

"The greatest thing about being a Bobcat is the supportive community atmosphere. I am so grateful for the genuine relationships I have gained over the years. Benton really is a special place."

He did it again! Another record throw by BC Senior, Brennen Blegen!

Coach Bauder's Fitness class celebrated the NFL draft today sporting their jerseys in class.

Benton Community Concert and Jazz Band performed their last school concert for 2024 and recognized high school letter winners. The following band members were also awarded for achievements in band: Iowa Bandmasters Association Award of Merit - Luke Garrett Woody Herman Jazz Award - Owen Krug Louis Armstrong Award - Marcus Newton Patrick S. Gilmore Award - Morgan Schulte John Phillip Sousa Award - Emma VonKampen

Why Benton? "Benton actually chose me as I was contacted about an ag ed opening prior to graduating college! I chose to stay because of the small school feel, the numerous opportunities for my boys and the huge support for agriculture education and FFA throughout the community."

"I chose Benton because it provided my children the opportunity to be educated in a small town type of atmosphere with a close sense of community."

Happy Administrative Professionals Day 2024! Thank you for all of your hard work! We're lucky to have you!!