🎓 16 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 2010.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 2010.
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Happy School Lunch Hero Day! Our cafeteria heroes show up every day with smiles, teamwork, and a passion for serving students. 💙 We appreciate all they do to keep our students fueled and ready to learn. 👏
Happy School Principals' Day! 🍎 Today we celebrate the incredible leadership, guidance, and heart our principals bring to Benton Community every day!
May is School Board Recognition Month.
District #1 - Jason Schanbacher
District #2 - Board President, Theresa Thompson
District #3 - Matt Nolte
District #4 - Scott Shaw
District #5 - Aric Becker
District #6 - Nate Klein
District #7 - Board Vice President, Emily Kaiser
Because of you, students' futures thrive, begin, lead, grow, and opportunities become stronger.
District #1 - Jason Schanbacher
District #2 - Board President, Theresa Thompson
District #3 - Matt Nolte
District #4 - Scott Shaw
District #5 - Aric Becker
District #6 - Nate Klein
District #7 - Board Vice President, Emily Kaiser
Because of you, students' futures thrive, begin, lead, grow, and opportunities become stronger.
Benton Community 10th grade English classes participated in a practical career- readiness component. Through a partnership with Kirkwood’s Workplace Learning Connection, area business volunteers conducted mock interviews offering students valuable feedback on interview techniques and professional presentation.
BC Norway Intermediate Artists create Poppy Posters for the Blairstown and Norway American Legion Auxiliaries. The poppy flower is a symbol of remembrance and represents the sacrifices soldiers have made to protect our freedom.
My favorite part about being a Bobcat is the wide variety of opportunities available to students. There truly is something for everyone through organizations, clubs, athletics, and fine arts, giving every student a place to belong.
🎓 17 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 2009.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 2009.
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Monday, April 27, 2026, at Tara Hills Country Club, Van Horne
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton 170
Solon 182
Vinton-Shellsburg 265
Benton scores
1 Halle Sobaski 39 (medalist)
2 Katelyn Covigton 41
8 Madelyn Kenny 47
12 Hailey Suiter 51
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Saddleback Ridge Golf Course
Benton 339
Solon 342
Williamsburg 354
Beckman 368
Clear Creek Amana 374
West Delaware 388
Washington 394
West Branch 404
Tipton 419
Benton scores
Halle Sobaski 80
Madelyn Kenny 90
Hailey Suiter 95
Avery Kramer 98
Katelyn Covington 101
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton 170
Solon 182
Vinton-Shellsburg 265
Benton scores
1 Halle Sobaski 39 (medalist)
2 Katelyn Covigton 41
8 Madelyn Kenny 47
12 Hailey Suiter 51
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Saddleback Ridge Golf Course
Benton 339
Solon 342
Williamsburg 354
Beckman 368
Clear Creek Amana 374
West Delaware 388
Washington 394
West Branch 404
Tipton 419
Benton scores
Halle Sobaski 80
Madelyn Kenny 90
Hailey Suiter 95
Avery Kramer 98
Katelyn Covington 101
BC soccer battles Solon
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Girls’ soccer
No. 13 Solon 3, Benton 2
Tuesday April 28, 2026, at Van Horne
S 12 - 3
BC 20 - 2
Goals – Madison McMahon, 1 goal, Ava Rinholen, 1 goal
Shots on goal – Madison McMahon 2, Ava Rinholen 2, Aubrey Kelly 1
Goal-keeping – Haley McMahon, 2 goals allowed, 11 saves
Boys’ soccer
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Van Horne
Solon 2, Benton 0
Shots on goal – Braden Martin 1, Weston Kaestner 2
Goal-keeping – Caleb Caump, 2 goals allowed, 7 saves
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Girls’ soccer
No. 13 Solon 3, Benton 2
Tuesday April 28, 2026, at Van Horne
S 12 - 3
BC 20 - 2
Goals – Madison McMahon, 1 goal, Ava Rinholen, 1 goal
Shots on goal – Madison McMahon 2, Ava Rinholen 2, Aubrey Kelly 1
Goal-keeping – Haley McMahon, 2 goals allowed, 11 saves
Boys’ soccer
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Van Horne
Solon 2, Benton 0
Shots on goal – Braden Martin 1, Weston Kaestner 2
Goal-keeping – Caleb Caump, 2 goals allowed, 7 saves
Bobcat track teams travel to Vinton-Shellsburg for co-ed met
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Girls’ team scores
West Delaware 167.50 2
Tipton 111
Marion 106
Alburnett 75.50
Benton Community 73
Maquoketa 72
Vinton-Shellsburg 51
Iowa Valley 36
Benton girls’ placewinners
800 – 6 Aubrey Pugh 2:45.51, 7 Kenna Lennie 2:47.80
1500 – 6 Haddie Kroneman 5:46.56
100 hurdles – 3 Sophia Seeck 17.04, 5 Mya McCarville 17.51
400 hurdles – 4 Anna Embretson 1:09.94, 6 Sophia Seeck 1:15.17
4×100 – 3 Brynnlee Seeck, Sophia Seeck, Regan Brooks, Talulah Schroeder 53.18
4×200 – 3 June Fisher, Anna Embretson, Talulah Schroeder, Layna DeMoss 1:49.90
Sprint medley – 5 Brynnlee Seeck, Reagan Brooks, June Fisher, Layna DeMoss 1:55.88
Distance medley – 5 Brynnlee Seeck, Mya McCarville, Libi Frese, Hadde Kroneman 4:45.44
Shuttle hurdle – 3 Anna Embretson, Belle Werner, Mya McCarville, Sophia Seeck 1:09.77
High jump – 3 Talulah Schroeder 4-08
Long jump – 3 Brynnlee Seeck 15-00.25, 4 Reagan Brooks 14-08
Boys’ team scores
Benton Community 127
Vinton-Shellsburg 120
Alburnett 110
Grundy Center High School 97
West Delaware 92
Marion 69
Union 67
Iowa Valley 56
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Girls’ team scores
West Delaware 167.50 2
Tipton 111
Marion 106
Alburnett 75.50
Benton Community 73
Maquoketa 72
Vinton-Shellsburg 51
Iowa Valley 36
Benton girls’ placewinners
800 – 6 Aubrey Pugh 2:45.51, 7 Kenna Lennie 2:47.80
1500 – 6 Haddie Kroneman 5:46.56
100 hurdles – 3 Sophia Seeck 17.04, 5 Mya McCarville 17.51
400 hurdles – 4 Anna Embretson 1:09.94, 6 Sophia Seeck 1:15.17
4×100 – 3 Brynnlee Seeck, Sophia Seeck, Regan Brooks, Talulah Schroeder 53.18
4×200 – 3 June Fisher, Anna Embretson, Talulah Schroeder, Layna DeMoss 1:49.90
Sprint medley – 5 Brynnlee Seeck, Reagan Brooks, June Fisher, Layna DeMoss 1:55.88
Distance medley – 5 Brynnlee Seeck, Mya McCarville, Libi Frese, Hadde Kroneman 4:45.44
Shuttle hurdle – 3 Anna Embretson, Belle Werner, Mya McCarville, Sophia Seeck 1:09.77
High jump – 3 Talulah Schroeder 4-08
Long jump – 3 Brynnlee Seeck 15-00.25, 4 Reagan Brooks 14-08
Boys’ team scores
Benton Community 127
Vinton-Shellsburg 120
Alburnett 110
Grundy Center High School 97
West Delaware 92
Marion 69
Union 67
Iowa Valley 56
Bobcat boys’ golf team competes at West Liberty and Lake McBride
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
2026 West Liberty Invite
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at West Liberty Country Club
Team scores
West Liberty 320
West Branch 328
IC Regina 330
Mid-Prairie 337
Winfield-Mt. Union 344
Benton 363
Camanche 368
Durant 375
Calamus-Wheatland 378
Wilton 396
Benton scores
Braiden Moore 38-40 78
Brayden Miler 45-47 92
Braedyn Junge 47-51 98
Kaiser Townsley 49-49 98
Kaleb Hayden 49-58 107
Ben Langerman 48-47 95
Medalist – Perry Lehman, West Liberty 76
Benton vs. Solon
Monday, April 27, 2026, at Lake McBride Golf Club, Solon
Solon 155
Benton 180
4 Braiden Moore 40
8 Brayden Miller 44
9 Kaiser Townsley 47
10 Kaleb Hayden 49
11 Benjamin Langerman 54
12 Braedyn Junge 57
Medalist – Kobe Ridout, Solon, 37
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
2026 West Liberty Invite
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at West Liberty Country Club
Team scores
West Liberty 320
West Branch 328
IC Regina 330
Mid-Prairie 337
Winfield-Mt. Union 344
Benton 363
Camanche 368
Durant 375
Calamus-Wheatland 378
Wilton 396
Benton scores
Braiden Moore 38-40 78
Brayden Miler 45-47 92
Braedyn Junge 47-51 98
Kaiser Townsley 49-49 98
Kaleb Hayden 49-58 107
Ben Langerman 48-47 95
Medalist – Perry Lehman, West Liberty 76
Benton vs. Solon
Monday, April 27, 2026, at Lake McBride Golf Club, Solon
Solon 155
Benton 180
4 Braiden Moore 40
8 Brayden Miller 44
9 Kaiser Townsley 47
10 Kaleb Hayden 49
11 Benjamin Langerman 54
12 Braedyn Junge 57
Medalist – Kobe Ridout, Solon, 37
Why Benton?
I appreciate being at Benton because my own kids attend Benton Schools and my wife also works in the district. God provided this opportunity for us a few years ago and we are very thankful. It’s a nice place with a lot of really solid people.
🎓 18 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 2008.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 2008.
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BC Artist Spotlight- Allysa Carder- BCMS 7th Grade
Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day 2026! 🚌💛 Thank you for being the safe, steady, and friendly start and end to our students' days. We appreciate your dedication!
My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is hands down the people! I live in a great community with great and selfless people and love raising my kids with all of the amazing families here. I also work with the best staff, the best kids, and the most supportive families!
🎓 19 days until the 2026 Commencement!
To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 2007.
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To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting graduating classes from Benton Community yearbooks. Today’s spotlight is on the class of 2007.
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SPORTS: BC girls’ soccer team faces CCA
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton Girls Soccer
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Clear Creek Amana
Clear Creek Amana 3, Benton 1
B C 01 - 1
CCA 21 - 3
Goals: Calista Nolte 1
Shots on goal: Calista Nolte 1
Goal-keeping: Haley McMahon, 3 goals allowed, 17 saves
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton Girls Soccer
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Clear Creek Amana
Clear Creek Amana 3, Benton 1
B C 01 - 1
CCA 21 - 3
Goals: Calista Nolte 1
Shots on goal: Calista Nolte 1
Goal-keeping: Haley McMahon, 3 goals allowed, 17 saves
Calculus students are currently exploring optimization—finding maximum and minimum values—using derivatives. To bring this concept to life, they created open-top boxes by cutting equal squares from each corner of a sheet and folding up the sides.
The image shows their boxes arranged in order of increasing volume. Using what they’ve learned about derivatives, students were able to determine exactly how much material should be removed to produce the box with the greatest possible volume.
As we continue this unit, students will apply optimization to a variety of real-world contexts, including perimeter, area, surface area, volume, revenue, profit, and cost.
The image shows their boxes arranged in order of increasing volume. Using what they’ve learned about derivatives, students were able to determine exactly how much material should be removed to produce the box with the greatest possible volume.
As we continue this unit, students will apply optimization to a variety of real-world contexts, including perimeter, area, surface area, volume, revenue, profit, and cost.
