Benton Community School District

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Benton Soccer, Week of May 6, 2024 -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Benton Community boys' soccer Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Van Horne Benton 1, South Tama 0 ST 0 0 - 0 BC 1 0 - 1 Statistics are coming Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Van Horne, 5 p.m. Center Point-Urbana (8-4) vs. Benton (9-3) Friday, May 10, 2024 at Denver, 7:30 p.m. Benton (9-3) vs Denver (5-8) Class 2A Soccer Postseason Monday, May 20, 2024 Substate 2 - Second round Webster City plays winner of Hampton-Dumont-CAL game Benton plays winner of Clear Lake vs. Charles City game Substate final is Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at a site to be determined Benton Community girls' soccer Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Tama Benton 10, South Tama 0 BC 3 7 - 10 ST 0 0 - 0 Statistics are coming Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Hudson, 4 p.m. Benton (5-9) vs Hudson (13-2) Monday, May 13 2024 at Van Horne, 7 p.m. Class 1A Region 8 tourney Cedar Valley Christian (3-8) vs. Benton (5-9)

"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is educating the students about Edith Wilson. She played an influential role in her husband’s administration after his stroke. Her role was so large she served as essentially de facto president much to the chagrin of his cabinet. In the modern day, the 25th amendment exists to prevent a similar situation."

Today is School Nurse Appreciation Day! Thanks for all you do for our students and staff!

School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 8. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

The Benton Girls Golf Team took 3rd place at the WaMaC Super Meet. Halle Sobaski and Hailey Suiter were First Team All-Conference!!! Congratulations!

"I chose Benton because of the many opportunities it has for students to grow and thrive. The community support makes it a place to call home!"

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you for all that you do! You are appreciated more than you know!

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Benton at WaMaC track meet in Marion -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau WaMAC Conference Track Meet Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Marion Benton boys’ results High jump - 2 Eli Patterson 6-4 Shot put - 6 Carter Holmes 49-3, 7 Brennen Blegen 48-7.75 Discus - 3 Brennen Blegen 158-8, 8 Carter Holmes 134-x4 800 Sprint medley - 8 1:39.02 Easton Pfiffner, Owen Tjelmeland, Carson Bruns, Evan Martin Shuttle hurdle - 5 1:04.69 Brody Timmerman, Will Schanbacher, Owen Von Ahsen, Eli Patterson 100 - 4 Carson Bruns 11.38 4x200 - 4 1:33.17 Easton Pfiffner, Evan Martin, Gavin Brooks, Carson Bruns 110 hurdles - 6 Eli Patterson 16.57 200 - 3 Carson Bruns 22.52, 8 Owen Tjelmeland 23.87 400 hurdles - 2 Owen Von Ahsen 57.47, 8 Brody Timmerman 1:01.10 4x400 - 4 3:33.31 Osen Von Ahsen, Will Schanbacher, Evan Martin, Eli Patterson Boys’ team scores Solon 123.5 Williamsburg 93 Clear Crk-Amana 88 CPU 83.5 Grinnell 77.5 Benton 59 Mt Vernon 54 S Tama 39 Marion 37.5 Vinton-Shellsburg 34 Independence 29 W Delaware 23 Benton girls’ results Shot put - 2 Ana Glawe 37-7 Discus - 3 Ana Glawe 106-3 Shuttle hurdle - 3 1:10.52 Mabry Sadler, Belle Werner, Haiden Moore, Sophia Seeck 1600 distance medley - 4 4:28.93 Ashlyn Drahos, Piper Nelson, Layna DeMoss, Jaida Lyons 100 hurdles - 7 Sophia Seeck 17.15 800 - 6 Abbie Jones 2:36.14 4x100 - 8 55.04 Kennedy Lohrer, Ashlee Michels, Haiden Moore, Mabry Sadler Girls team scores Mt Vernon 165 Solon 152 Marion 79 W Delaware 70 Williamsburg 65 Clear Creek-Amana 64 Grinnell 50 Benton 31 Independence 20 Vinton-Shellsburg 18 CPU 14 S Tama 9

Why Benton? "I have taught at Benton Community my whole career. I started here and chose BC because they offered me a contract and I thought that seemed more desirable than being unemployed. However, I STAYED because of the amazing community that BC provides. I love the staff I get to work with, the administrative support for fine arts has been incredible over the years, the kids are hard working, character driven students and the parents have always been super supportive and positive with our program and with me as an educator."

School Lunch Hero Day is today! Thank you for all you do to ensure that children have access to healthy food options, positively impacting their overall well-being. We appreciate you!

Benton soccer, week of April 29, 2024 -Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau Benton boys' soccer Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Van Horne Benton 10, West Delaware 0 WD 0 0 - 0 BC 2 8 - 10 Ty Kulbartz, 3 goals, 3 shots on goal Troy Kupka, 4 saves Benton girls' soccer Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Van Horne Benton 10, West Delaware 0 WD 0 0 - 0 BC 7 3 - 10 No statistics yet.

"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the sense of community. There appears to be a very tight connection between teachers, administration, parents, and students."

May is School Board Appreciation Month. Thank you for your service and dedication to Benton Community School District! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

****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.