"I chose Benton as my wife and I both graduated from Benton Community Schools. We wanted our children to have the same opportunities and experiences we had growing up. We also chose Benton because of the school's strong sense of community, the opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives, and the supportive environment for professional growth and development."
School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 6. Also, there will be Parent/Teacher Conferences for grades PK-6 only from 2:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Congratulations to our Benton Girls Wrestling team for receiving Girl's Academic All-State Team!
Congratulations to McKenna Kramer and Emma Townsley for being honored by the IPSWA!
McKenna Kramer-Class 3A Third Team All-State
Emma Townsley-Class 3A First Team All-State
"My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the pride that students, staff, families, and community members have in being a Bobcat. The events at Benton, especially Homecoming and Veteran’s Day, where the district all comes together are some of my favorites. I am so glad we chose Benton for our family!"
The Benton Community School District Voter-Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy(VPPEL) Election is TODAY Tuesday, March 5, 2024. ALL vote centers will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Any registered voter of Benton Community School District may vote.
Voters who live in BENTON COUNTY may vote at ANY of the following places in this election:
* Van Horne Community Center, 508 1st Avenue, Van Horne, IA
* Newhall City Hall, 11 2nd Avenue, Newhall, IA
* St. Michael’s Parish Center, 512 Evergreen St., Norway, IA
* Atkins City Hall, 480 3rd Avenue, Atkins, IA
* Keystone City Hall, 208 1st St., Keystone, IA
* Blairstown City Hall, 305 Locust St., Blairstown, IA
Voters who live in IOWA COUNTY may vote at the following location:
* Middle Amana Fire Station, 2725 K St., Middle Amana, IA
Voters who live in TAMA COUNTY may vote at the following location:
* Elberon Community Center, 106 Main Street, Elberon, IA
The Benton wrestling team has the highest GPA of any boys wrestling team in the state (regardless of class) for the second year in a row! We earned team Academic All-State honors and congratulations to Eli Kupka, Brenden Heying, and Troy Kupka for being named Academic All-State as individuals!
Benton Summer Girls Basketball Youth Camp
June 5th-7th
Grades 2-4 Noon-1:30 pm
Grades 5-8 1:30-3:00 pm
(Grades are entering the Fall of 2024)
Registrations are due on Fri, April 26th.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wXsK4o1-VZha-OZHbxCo5QorzHnDS3xnLP1de7ZXZKc/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to Benton Senior, Emma Townsley, for being selected to the Iowa Girls Coaches Association Class 3A First Team All-State team!
During National School Breakfast Week, March 4-8, let's celebrate the positive impact of school breakfast programs on student achievement. Together, we can empower every child to reach their full potential. Let's make breakfast a priority and pave the way for a brighter future.
Benton Community has one of the lowest tax levy rates in Iowa. BC has the lowest rate within our immediate area. Even with a levy increase with the VPPEL, Benton Community would continue to have the lowest rate in the area.
Today is Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day. Thanks, Kent and Zach for all you do!
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Fill The Gym
Supper and a Show!
3.5.24
The Benton Community School District Voter-Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy(VPPEL) Election will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
ALL vote centers will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Any registered voter of Benton Community School District may vote.
Voters who live in BENTON COUNTY may vote at ANY of the following places in this election:
* Van Horne Community Center, 508 1st Avenue, Van Horne, IA
* Newhall City Hall, 11 2nd Avenue, Newhall, IA
* St. Michael’s Parish Center, 512 Evergreen St., Norway, IA
* Atkins City Hall, 480 3rd Avenue, Atkins, IA
* Keystone City Hall, 208 1st St., Keystone, IA
* Blairstown City Hall, 305 Locust St., Blairstown, IA
Voters who live in IOWA COUNTY may vote at the following location:
* Middle Amana Fire Station, 2725 K St., Middle Amana, IA
Voters who live in TAMA COUNTY may vote at the following location:
* Elberon Community Center, 106 Main Street, Elberon, IA
Festival of Bands, was once again an amazing journey of musician progression. Attendees enjoyed performances from Norway 5th and 6th grade, Central Lutheran, BC Middle School Jazz and Concert Bands, and BC High School Jazz and Concert Bands.
IT'S TIME!
The VPPEL will take place on Tuesday, March 5. Please consider prioritizing time to vote in this election. If you have questions about the vote, please reach out. The priority areas the board plans to address with the funds are listed below.
* Safety and security enhancements at all of our attendance centers.
* Upgrade HVAC systems in all of our attendance centers.
* Enhancements to indoor learning environments. Examples could include flooring, wall coverings, ceilings/lighting, electrical, ADA accessibility, and more.
* Complete outdoor renovations to all attendance centers. Examples could include tuckpoint work, landscaping, signage, playgrounds, doors, roof repair, and more.
Benton CSD Central Office
319-228-8701, ext-1503
March 4 is the final day for in-person absentee voting. More information on the VPPEL Election and Absentee Voting can be found at: https://www.benton.k12.ia.us/o/bcsd/page/voter-approved-ppel
Fill the Gym fundraising meal and performances from Benton's Show Choirs Tuesday, March 5th. Meal service begins at 5 p.m. and show choir performances begin at 7 p.m.
"Born and raised here, it was an easy choice coming back to teach at Benton. There are so many reasons why I love raising my kids here and teaching here, but the people in our community are what I love most and the traditions that we carry on. Everyone genuinely cares about each other and supports one another through every aspect. I feel very blessed to be a part of such a great school district!"
There are tax calculators that help estimate the impact of the VPPEL on your property tax. They take pieces like the state property roll-backs into consideration. Want to get an estimate for your property? Our team at Central Office can help with that!
Benton CSD Central Office
319-228-8701, x-1503
