Parker had a busy weekend! He participated in the Summer Games hosted by the Special Olympics of Iowa on Saturday and brought home a bronze medal for the 25 M walk. He also graduated in the Benton Community Class of 2024 on Sunday. Congratulations on your accomplishments, Parker!
Last Wednesday, freshman Halle Sobaski qualified for the State Golf Tournament. She will be playing this Thursday and Friday at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls.
Congratulations and Good Luck!
"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the feeling of home this district provides. The amazing traditions and supportive people I am lucky to work with is the reason I will always choose Benton!"
Coming this Fall: Bobcat Basketball Club.
Open to Boys and Girls in 1st- 6th grades in Benton and surrounding districts.
Details will be coming later this summer.
Derrick, a 6th grader at Norway Intermediate, participated in multiple events this past weekend at Summer Games held by the Special Olympics of Iowa. Congratulations to Derrick!
5th graders got the opportunity to enjoy Rodgers Park last week. They had beautiful weather for a day of learning outside. The partnership between Benton Community and the Benton County Conversation Team is one we treasure!
"Choosing Benton wasn't just about finding a job—it was about finding a home where I knew my family would be looked out for. I feel so grateful to be a part of a community that prioritizes not just professional growth, but the well-being of those closest to me."
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!!
Class of 2024 pre-commencement prep. All smiles!
Benton Community physics students spend the day in Waterloo as they attend Science at the Park hosted by Clarksville School District and Lost Island Adventure Park. Students are able to ride rides and collect qualitative and physiological data, attend make and takes, and tour the waterpark's wave tank machines.
Benton Community wants to thank Judy Boerm for her years of service and wish her many years of enjoyment in retirement.
Benton Community wants to thank Patrick Schulte for his years of service and wish him many years of enjoyment in retirement.
Benton Community wants to thank Colleen Reinhardt for her years of service and wish her many years of enjoyment in retirement.
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
At the School Board meeting last night, Tracie Kimm was recognized for her years of service to Benton Community as an elementary teacher and her upcoming retirement. We wish Tracie many years of enjoyment in retirement.
State Track & Field Update: Boys Shuttle Hurdle time
State Track Results Update
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Benton Community, Class 3A
Girls Discus throw - 14 Ana Glawe 108-08
Boys High jump - 2 Eli Patterson 6-7
Girls shuttle hurdle preliminaries - 16 M Sadler, B Werner, H Moore, S Seeck 1:10.49
Boys 200 preliminaries - 12 Carson Bruns 22.27
Belle Plaine, Class 1A
Girls 100 hurdles prelims - 13 Alyssa Steinback 16.93
Boys 110 hurdles prelims - 16 Lane Vokoun 15.80
400 - 18 Sam DeMeulenaere 52.41
800 - 7 Sam DeMeulenaere 2:01.02
Boys discus - 9 Riley Simmons 144-04
Boys Long Jump - 13 Lane Vokoun 20-06
Boys 800 sprint medley - 24 M Walter, P Dostal, L Voukon, S DeMeulenaere 1:39.11
Carson Bruns, BC Senior, with a PR and 15th place in the 100m Dash. Congratulations!!
Congratulations to BC Senior, Brennen Blegen, on his 7th-place finish in Discus!!
Week continues for Bobcat baseball
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Benton 13 Union 2
U 000 002 - 2
BC 700 042 - 13
Hits: Grant Volesky, 3 hits, 1 run, 4 RBIs, 2 doubles, 1 home run
Pitching: Ryan Finn, 5 innings pitched, 12 strikeouts
Benton had 14 hits and stole three bases. No errors.
Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Oak Ridge Middle School
Benton vs. Linn-Mar, 7 p.m.
Friday, May 17, 2024, at Marshalltown High School
5 p.m. Doubleheader
