ALL STUDENTS: In honor of National FFA Week the FFA is putting on dress up days to show off your school spirit!
Tuesday: America Day {Wear Red, White, and Blue}; Wednesday: Sports Day {Support your favorite team.}; Thursday: Hawaiian Day {Get prepared for the upcoming dance!}, Friday: Flannel Friday **Wear Hats on Friday for $1 (Pay a $1 and proceeds will go to purchasing supplies for the school's food pantry – Must have a designated FFA sticker showing you have paid.)
This bench is awesome! Donated by the Social Studies department in memory of Coach Anderson. Anyone who knows the Social Studies department at Benton, knows this bench is right where it belongs! #bekinDAlways #BobcatPride#BeABobcat
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What a day at State Wrestling! Benton Proud!
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Get ready to celebrate FFA week Feb. 21st-25th. #BeABobcat
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Next week, February 21-25 will be an off-week in the weight room. There will be no morning or after school lifting. Spring athletes, if you need to get preliminary max-outs done for your spring lifting program, you can come in next week during
Bobcat Time.
Girls speed training will be tonight after school.
State Wrestling Shirts: If you ordered State wrestling shirts and have not picked them up, please stop by the Activities office to pick them up.
State Bowling Shirts:
Ethan Hepker has qualified for State in bowling! He will be competing on Tuesday, February 22.
State bowling shirts are available to order, but orders are due by Thursday morning (2/17) to Amy in the office by 10:00 AM.
The artwork is still being finished, but shirts will be royal blue, short sleeved. The shirts will be $14 for YS-XL, $16 for 2XL and $17 for 3XL. Order forms will be available in the Activities office tomorrow.
DON'T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO HAVE ONE OF THE FIRST STATE BOWLING SHIRTS AT BENTON AS A SANCTIONED SPORT!!!!
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Deputy Brandt agreed to ride in Mr. Pfiffner's broken chair, as it makes its way to the receptacle. It was a little entertainment for the study skills kids. Thank you for being a good sport Deputy Brandt. https://youtu.be/p4wOQckhLRo
Class 1A Bowling State Qualifying Meet
Stats Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau
Imperial Lanes, Camanche
Standings
Camanche 2921
Fairfield 2483
Benton 2436
Washington 2427
Isaac Newton Christian Academy 2359
Benton
Brandon Schultz 160 127 128 - 415
Cade Volesky 175 160 168 - 503
Nathan Rottman 166 186 180 - 532
Ethan Hepker 235 167 233 - 635
Brody Bries 181 151 102 - 434
Andrew Kerkman 146 228 221 – 595
Top 8 individuals
Ethan Hepker Benton 635
Keaton Hines Camanche 634
Ethan Zeglowski Washington 634
Lucas Goble Camanche 610
David Hendricks Camanche 598
Tristan Smith Camanche 596
Ethan Schultz Camanche 585
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2022-2023 Benton Color Guard: There will be an informational meeting for all 8th graders and any interested high schoolers next Thursday, February 23rd during Bobcat time in the auditorium. You will have the opportunity to hear from
current members and see some basic color guard skills.
Thank you Deputy Brandt!
Bobcat Proud
Ethan Hepker is district Champ and state qualifier by one pin!!! Cinderella story baby!!!!!! He bowled a 635. He bowled 235, 167, 233
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Benton Community School District is seeking a Family and Consumer Science (FCS) teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. All applicants must apply using our online Frontline application system. This position is also on Teach Iowa online. Consideration will also be given to those interested in completing the FCS endorsement or securing a Career and Technical Education Authorization. Information about CTE Authorization is shown on the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners website at: https://boee.iowa.gov/licauthorization/career-and-technical-authorization
Questions about this position?
Please contact Mr. Rob Arnold, High School Principal, at 319-228-8701.
Benton Girls Basketball #BeABobcat
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State Wrestling Finals Tickets: State finals tickets are ready to be paid for and picked up in the Activities Office from Mr. Pfiffner or Mrs. Eggert. Wednesday is the last day to get your finals tickets. All other tickets can be purchased at the Wells Fargo ticket booths before each session. Please check out the spectator information in the “Old Announcements” if you are planning on attending.
Girls speed training after school this week will be on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
Benton Community Student Parker Gammill swam with the C R Jefferson team in 2 relays Saturday at the State Swimming meet held at the U of I pool. Both of the relays place 22nd. Congratulations Parker and all the students that competed.
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