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!!
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 24. Also, there will be Parent/Teacher Conferences for grades 7-12 from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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Benton Boys' Golf
Monday, April 22, 2024, at Tara Hills Country Club, Van Horne
Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Varsity
Grinnell 169
Benton 182
Junior Varsity
Grinnell 176
Benton JV 192
Benton JV 2 232
Medalist - Cameron Gosselink, Grinnell 41
Runner-up - Marcus Newton, Benton 42
Benton Varsity scores
Ryan Spina 49
Marcus Newton 42
Cole Junge 46
Braiden Moore 46
Trayton Lentner 53
Brock Silhanek 48
Benton Junior Varsity scores
Ryan Finn 48
Grady Frese 54
Jonah Thompson 48
Kolby Wenger 53
Drew Fillenworth 47
Carson Pickering 49
Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Thank you to all our wonderful School Bus Drivers, Van Drivers, Bus Stop Supervisors, Bus Associates, and Substitute Bus Drivers. It takes a village and we certainly have the best! You do an awesome job and are appreciated by all of us!
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Benton Community works with Kirkwood Workplace Learning Connection to provide job shadowing opportunities for our students. Check out what current student had to say about their job shadowing experience below.
Please encourage your students to sign up for this great opportunity.
Congratulations to Ana Glawe, Brennen Blegan, and Eli Patterson for qualifying for the Drake Relays this next week. We are proud of your hard work!
Benton Community girls' track team
Front Row: Sarah Wright, Piper Nelson, Jaida Lyons, Danika Nolte, Graisee Schluter, Emma Townsley, Nevaeh Miller
Second Row: Ana Glawe, Ashlee Michels, Abigail Jones, Ashlyn Drahos, Kennedy Lohrer, Haiden Moore, Mabry Sadler, Katilynn Guldner
Third Row: Avery Palmer, Ava Collum, Belle Werner, Sloan McVay, Calista Nolte, Aubrey Kelly, Sophia Seeck, Aliyha Fisher
Fourth Row: Azeriah Johnson, Libi Frese, Emily Kulbartz, Nova Selck, Janessa Bries, Megan Krug, Layna DeMoss, Ellaina Mahan
Back Row: Hannah Swenson, Stella Tjelmeland, Olivia Brendes, Avery Kramer, Aubreyanna Dvorak, Bella De Nooy, Kyra Kauder
Benton Community boys' track team
Front Row: Malique Hendersen, Owen Tjelmeland, Luke Garrett, Marvin Johnson, Vince Nekvinda, Isaac Morris, Easton Pfiffner, Carson Bruns
Second Row:, Brennen Blegen, Evan Martin, Gavin Brooks, Cade Volesky, Brayden Suiter, Peter Rashidi, Carter Holmes
Third Row: Owen Von Ahsen, Grant Volesky, Eli Patterson, Brody Timmerman, Caleb Olson, Evan Patterson, Noah Pickart
Fourth Row: AJ Wilson-Miles, Kaden Wright, Cameron Schulte, Ethan Schwake, Jack Lange, Bryce Bruns, Isaiah Franck
Fifth Row: Will Clausen, Dusty Garrett, Gabe Pugh, Brock Corrigan, Colin Reiners, Sage Edberg
Back Row: Ben Hahn, Jayden Beck, Asa Frese, Will Schanbacher, Kaleb Hupke, Cameron Shears, Reid Doyle
Benton Community boys' soccer team
Sitting: Rodrigo Diaz
First Row: Kevin Portillo, Casey Gessner, Steven Block, Colby Arnold, Luis Araiza, Elijah Kupka
Second Row: Ryan Koehler, Weston Kaestner, Jace Biery, Jonah Gorsh
Caleb Gessner, Juan Ponce, Parker Mitchell
Back Row: Mario Talavera, Braeton Havill
Ty Kulbartz, Quincy Gilbert, Troy Kupka, Luke Lange, Kade Andrew, Kenneth Gonzalez
Benton Community Girls' Soccer team
Front Row: Belle Janssen, manager, Morgan Schulte, Karlee Voss, Piper Nelson, Baileigh Waddell, Evelyn Mahan, Hannah Moeller, Kennedy Donald, Alivia Pfiffner, manager
Middle Row: Ava Rinholen, Sandreana Lamer, Maddie Rammelsberg, Ellie Williamson, Kaelyn Birch, Payton Armstrong, Avary Tjelmeland
Back Row: Coach Thomas Trainer, Kiera Coffin, Haley McMahon, Morgan Brown, Ashlee Michels, Dani Werning, Sloane Slouha, Kaci Voss, manager
Benton Community girls' golf team
Front Row: Hailey Suiter, Savannah Rickels, Emma Bange, Halle Sobaski, Madelyn Kenny, Kayley Dirks
Back Row: Coach Tyler Comisky, Hallie Niebes, Tegan Bertka, Kierstyn Wacek, Katelyn Covington, Emily Kulbartz, Coach Travis Dirks
Benton Community JV Girls Soccer team
Front Row: Madison Kinion, Grace Swore, Avery Kramer, Marin Mitchell, Alexandra Welte, Ava Meyer, Dani Portillo, Anastasia Brunssen
Back Row: Gracie Fry, Jordan Voelkel, Izzy Schoettmer, Brianna Gahring, Coach Thomas Trainer, Ellaina Mahan, Georgie Holmes, Ava Kleinmeyer, Avery Gritsch
Benton Community JV Boys Soccer Team
Sitting: Jamie Myers
Front Row: Ivan Sherrill, Jonah Bergert, Tanner Miller, Braden Martin, Graham Wallace, Brian Araiza
Back Row: Dylan Brecht, Tristen Cook, Hayden Bange, Treyvan Sharp, Caleb Kaump, Will Becker, Jaydon Beck, Drew Ballard
Questions about college preparation, FAFSA, scholarships, upcoming deadlines, etc? The Iowa Department of Education's Virtual College Coaching is a great resource. Check it out!
https://educate.iowa.gov/higher-ed/college-career-prep/getting-college/virtual-college-coaching?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
For more information, visit our website at www.benton.k12.ia.us and click on employment.
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