Why Benton?
As a former student of Benton, who was blessed with many opportunities, I chose to continue at Benton, as a teacher. I love that Benton is large enough to provide academic, athletic, and social opportunities, while remaining small enough to provide a real sense of community. Having grown up here, I was able to participate in many activities. I wanted to provide my family with those same opportunities, and educate students in a district that truly cares about each and every child.
As a former student of Benton, who was blessed with many opportunities, I chose to continue at Benton, as a teacher. I love that Benton is large enough to provide academic, athletic, and social opportunities, while remaining small enough to provide a real sense of community. Having grown up here, I was able to participate in many activities. I wanted to provide my family with those same opportunities, and educate students in a district that truly cares about each and every child.
Congratulations, Cali and Paige!
Benton Basketball, Week of February 9, 2026
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton Girls’ Basketball
Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at West Liberty
Benton (8-12) 58, West Liberty (5-16) 36
BC 13 16 18 11 - 58
WL 2 9 6 19 - 36
Statistics are coming.
Benton travels to Center Point-Urbana (12-8) on Tuesday, Feb. 10, with the game starting at 6:45 p.m. Girls’ basketball regionals start on Saturday, Feb. 14. Benton travels to Monticello (12-8) in Class 3A Region 1. The game starts at 7 p.m.
Benton Boys' Basketball
Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at West Liberty
Benton (10-8) 75, West Liberty (5-13) 60
BC 15 24 20 16 - 75
WL 14 13 16 17 - 60
Benton was 27 of 69 for field goals, 11 of 30 for three-pointers and 10 of 12 for free throws. They had 41 rebounds, 13 assists, eight steals, three blocks, 11 and turnovers. Carson Pickering had 18 points for Benton. Eli Patterson added 16 and Brody Timmerman had 15. Patterson had 15 rebounds. With assists each were Timmerman, Jack Lange and Patterson. Jacky Lange had three steals. Patterson had three blocks.
Benton travels to Center Point-Urbana (15-4) on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, and hosts Independence (2-15) on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Benton hosts South Tama (2-16) on Tuesday, Feb. 17, to close the regular season. The game starts at 7:30 p.m.
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton Girls’ Basketball
Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at West Liberty
Benton (8-12) 58, West Liberty (5-16) 36
BC 13 16 18 11 - 58
WL 2 9 6 19 - 36
Statistics are coming.
Benton travels to Center Point-Urbana (12-8) on Tuesday, Feb. 10, with the game starting at 6:45 p.m. Girls’ basketball regionals start on Saturday, Feb. 14. Benton travels to Monticello (12-8) in Class 3A Region 1. The game starts at 7 p.m.
Benton Boys' Basketball
Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at West Liberty
Benton (10-8) 75, West Liberty (5-13) 60
BC 15 24 20 16 - 75
WL 14 13 16 17 - 60
Benton was 27 of 69 for field goals, 11 of 30 for three-pointers and 10 of 12 for free throws. They had 41 rebounds, 13 assists, eight steals, three blocks, 11 and turnovers. Carson Pickering had 18 points for Benton. Eli Patterson added 16 and Brody Timmerman had 15. Patterson had 15 rebounds. With assists each were Timmerman, Jack Lange and Patterson. Jacky Lange had three steals. Patterson had three blocks.
Benton travels to Center Point-Urbana (15-4) on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, and hosts Independence (2-15) on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Benton hosts South Tama (2-16) on Tuesday, Feb. 17, to close the regular season. The game starts at 7:30 p.m.
Music in Motion did not disappoint! Our Benton Show Choir teams had a great showing at the event in Mount Pleasant last weekend! Congratulations on your success and good luck at your next competition!
🏆 Celebration Co. - 1st in 3A, Best Band, and 2nd Overall!
🥉 Jubilation - 3rd Place!
🥉 Illusions - 3rd Place!
Band won best band at Mount Pleasant!
🏆 Celebration Co. - 1st in 3A, Best Band, and 2nd Overall!
🥉 Jubilation - 3rd Place!
🥉 Illusions - 3rd Place!
Band won best band at Mount Pleasant!
My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the strong sense of home and community, where everyone supports and leans on one another. Benton is a place where we belong and grow together.
BC Middle School Winter Newsletter
BCHS Winter Quarterly Newsletter with corrected dates.
Benton updates from girls’ state wrestling tournament
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
IGHSAU State Championships Results for Benton Community
XStream Arena, Coralville, Iowa
Feb. 5 to Feb. 6
2A-140 – Izzy Schoettmer (42-16)
Champ. Round 1 – Meredith Kaump (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 35-10 won by fall over Schoettmer (Fall 5:01)
Cons. Round 1 – Schoettmer won by fall over Katelyn Mercil (Cedar Rapids Jefferson) 20-6 (Fall 4:51)
Cons. Round 2 – Lauryn Metcalf (Ames) 43-6 won by fall over Schoettmer (Fall 3:01)
2A-145 – Lizzy Wolf (49-3)
Champ. Round 1 – Wolf by fall over Emma Smith (Pella) 29-20 (Fall 2:58)
Quarterfinal – Wolf won by fall over Kat Diprima (Fort Madison) 34-7 (Fall 1:33)
2A-155 – Layna Demoss (49-5)
Champ. Round 1 – Demoss won by fall over Cece Wagner (Gilbert) 36-11 (Fall 1:22)
Quarterfinal – Demoss won by fall over Kasee Huss (MOC-Floyd Valley) 35-8 (Fall 0:46)
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
IGHSAU State Championships Results for Benton Community
XStream Arena, Coralville, Iowa
Feb. 5 to Feb. 6
2A-140 – Izzy Schoettmer (42-16)
Champ. Round 1 – Meredith Kaump (Cedar Rapids Kennedy) 35-10 won by fall over Schoettmer (Fall 5:01)
Cons. Round 1 – Schoettmer won by fall over Katelyn Mercil (Cedar Rapids Jefferson) 20-6 (Fall 4:51)
Cons. Round 2 – Lauryn Metcalf (Ames) 43-6 won by fall over Schoettmer (Fall 3:01)
2A-145 – Lizzy Wolf (49-3)
Champ. Round 1 – Wolf by fall over Emma Smith (Pella) 29-20 (Fall 2:58)
Quarterfinal – Wolf won by fall over Kat Diprima (Fort Madison) 34-7 (Fall 1:33)
2A-155 – Layna Demoss (49-5)
Champ. Round 1 – Demoss won by fall over Cece Wagner (Gilbert) 36-11 (Fall 1:22)
Quarterfinal – Demoss won by fall over Kasee Huss (MOC-Floyd Valley) 35-8 (Fall 0:46)
Benton basketball, Week of Feb. 2, 2026
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton girls’ basketball
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at Clear Creek Amana
Clear Creek Amana (16-0) 62, Benton (7-11) 29
Benton was 11 of 40 for field goals, 2 of 11 for three-pointers and 5 of 9 for free throws. They had 41 rebounds, six assists, four steals, three blocks, 26 turnovers and nine fouls. Talulah Schroeder had 15 points. With six rebounds each were Aubrey KellyMya McCarville. With two assists each were Sophia Seeck and Kelly. McCarville had two steals.
CCA was 25 of 69 for field goals, 9 of 32 for three-pointers and 3 of 7 for free thorws. They had 37 rebounds, 16 assists, 14 steals, three blocks, eight turnovers and 13 fouls. Lena Evans led CCA with 14 points.
Benton boys’ basketball
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at Clear Creek Amana
Clear Creek Amana (13-5) 64, Benton (8-8) 53
BC 13 15 10 15 - 53
CCA 10 20 22 13 - 65
Benton was 17 of 44 for field goals, 7 of 23 for free throws and 12 of 19 for free throws, They had 19 rebounds, eight assists, five steals, one block, and 13 turnovers. Kaleb Hayden had 17 points. Eli Patterson added 14. Patterson had seven rebounds. Jack Lange had five assists. Hayden had three steals.
Benton hosts Williamsburg Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton girls’ basketball
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at Clear Creek Amana
Clear Creek Amana (16-0) 62, Benton (7-11) 29
Benton was 11 of 40 for field goals, 2 of 11 for three-pointers and 5 of 9 for free throws. They had 41 rebounds, six assists, four steals, three blocks, 26 turnovers and nine fouls. Talulah Schroeder had 15 points. With six rebounds each were Aubrey KellyMya McCarville. With two assists each were Sophia Seeck and Kelly. McCarville had two steals.
CCA was 25 of 69 for field goals, 9 of 32 for three-pointers and 3 of 7 for free thorws. They had 37 rebounds, 16 assists, 14 steals, three blocks, eight turnovers and 13 fouls. Lena Evans led CCA with 14 points.
Benton boys’ basketball
Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at Clear Creek Amana
Clear Creek Amana (13-5) 64, Benton (8-8) 53
BC 13 15 10 15 - 53
CCA 10 20 22 13 - 65
Benton was 17 of 44 for field goals, 7 of 23 for free throws and 12 of 19 for free throws, They had 19 rebounds, eight assists, five steals, one block, and 13 turnovers. Kaleb Hayden had 17 points. Eli Patterson added 14. Patterson had seven rebounds. Jack Lange had five assists. Hayden had three steals.
Benton hosts Williamsburg Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.
We are so excited about all of the students who have already enrolled in 3PK, 4PK & Kindergarten for next year! Missed the registration night? No worries - please reach out to Atkins Elementary, Keystone Elementary or our Central Office to register.
Link to watch online! Our girls wrestle this afternoon starting at 4:30pm!
2026 IGHSAU State Wrestling Tournament
📅 | Thursday, February 5
⏰ | 10:00 AM
📍 | Xtreme Arena, Coralville
https://www.fanhudl.maxpreps-live.site/?live=2026+IGHSAU+State+Wrestling+Tournament&fbclid=IwY2xjawPxo8tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMUUdBT1lpbERZcGdpMGpZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuN4o-rbFJelYpVecqa6i-mPvBTK3i0BSQqo4rFkoSurxPk6nqbYkLk025_N_aem_ppbTynJ5DkYwnQI0EGNtKg
2026 IGHSAU State Wrestling Tournament
📅 | Thursday, February 5
⏰ | 10:00 AM
📍 | Xtreme Arena, Coralville
https://www.fanhudl.maxpreps-live.site/?live=2026+IGHSAU+State+Wrestling+Tournament&fbclid=IwY2xjawPxo8tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMUUdBT1lpbERZcGdpMGpZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuN4o-rbFJelYpVecqa6i-mPvBTK3i0BSQqo4rFkoSurxPk6nqbYkLk025_N_aem_ppbTynJ5DkYwnQI0EGNtKg
National FCCLA Week is February 9-13, 2026 and the MS/HS is celebrating with dress up days!
National FCCLA Week, held annually during the second full week of February, is a national celebration that unites members, advisers, alumni, and supporters in honoring and promoting the extraordinary impact of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).
National FCCLA Week, held annually during the second full week of February, is a national celebration that unites members, advisers, alumni, and supporters in honoring and promoting the extraordinary impact of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).
Middle School recognized students receiving High Honor Roll. Students must earn a 3.5 or higher for the first semester to be recognized. Congratulations!
My favorite thing about being a bobcat is the huge community, and how close the MS/HS works with the elementary schools.
Congratulations and best of luck to BC Girls Wrestling State Qualifiers; Layna DeMoss (11th), Izzy Schoettmer (11th), and Lizzy Wolf (12th).
BC Artist Spotlight - Ameriah Johnson, 5th grade Norway Intermediate
My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is being surrounded by dedicated teachers who always put students first, families who are actively involved in their children's education, and the best students who make every day so rewarding!
Kindergarten and Preschool Pre-Registration is TODAY Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at both Atkins Elementary & Keystone Elementary.
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Happy National School Counseling Week!
This is a great time to recognize our wonderful school counselors who support our students every day. Their patience, empathy, and unwavering support help our students succeed academically, socially and emotionally. Their commitment makes a lasting difference in our school community.
Thanks for all that you do!
This is a great time to recognize our wonderful school counselors who support our students every day. Their patience, empathy, and unwavering support help our students succeed academically, socially and emotionally. Their commitment makes a lasting difference in our school community.
Thanks for all that you do!
