Benton Community School District

Season continues for Benton softball by magdefrau Monday, June 7, 2021 at Van Horne Clear Creek Amana 8, Benton 2 CCA 002 051 0 - 8 BC 110 000 0 - 2 Benton had five hits in the first contest. Emma Townsley was 1 for 3. Alyse Harvey was 1 for 3 with a double. Jaida Lyons was 2 for 3 with two doubles. Jessa DeMoss was 1 for 3 with one RBI. The team had two errors. Katelyn Buscher threw for 5 1/3 innings, allowed 12 hits, eight runs, five earned runs, walked two and struck out two. She took the loss. DeMoss threw for 1 2/3 innings, allowed on hit, no runs and struck out one. Clear Creek Amana 6, Benton 5 CCA 020 020 1 - 6 BC 000 100 4 - 5 Benton narrowly lost the second game, 6-5. The team had seven hits. Townsley was 1 for 3. Sarah Gorkow was 2 for 3. Gabby McKee was 1 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs. Buscher was 1 for 3. Brielle Hogan was 2 for 4 with a double. the team had one error. DeMoss took the loss, throwing for 3 1/3 innings, allowing two hits, two earned runs and striking out one. Hope Moore threw for four innings, allowed nine hits, four earned runs, walked one and struck out four. Buscher threw for two-thirds of an inning, and allowed one hit. Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Mount Mercy Marion 4, Benton 2 BC 010 100 0 - 2 M 200 200 x - 4 The Lady Bobcats had nine hits. Townsley was 2 for 3 with one RBI. Harvey was 2 for 4 with a double. Moore was 1 for 2. Lyons was 1 for 3. Hogan was 2 for 3 with one RBI. The team had two errors. Buscher threw for six innings, allowed six hits, four earned runs, walked two and struck out three. Marion 5, Benton 2 BC 200 000 0 - 2 M 030 002 x - 5 Benton had eight hits in the second game. Townsley was 1 for 4. DeMoss was 1 for 1. Harvey was 1 for 4 with a double. McKee was 1 for 4. Hannah Greiner was 2 for 3. Ana Glawe was 1 for 3. Hogan was 1 for 3. Benton had no errors. Moore was losing pitcher, throwing five innings, allowing four hits, four earned runs, walking five and striking out one. Buscher threw for one inning, allowed one hit, one earned run and walked one. Friday, June 11, 2021 at Van Horne Benton 11, Waverly-Shell Rock 0 Benton hosted Waverly-Shell Rock on Friday, June 11, at home, winning 11-0 in non-conference action. Benton had 12 hits. Townsley was 1 for 1. Harvey was 3 for 4 with one RBI. Greiner had one RBI. Glawe was 3 for 3 with three RBIs and one double. Moore was 1 for 3 with two RBIs. Lyons was 1 for 2 with one RBI. Hogan was 1 for 2 with a double. Brooke DeRycke was 1 for 2. McKee was 1 for 1 with a double and one RBI. Benton had four errors. DeMoss a freshman, was the winning pitcher, allowing no hits, walking no one and striking out four.

The Benton Community School District (BCSD) is seeking a nurse (can be certified LPN, RN, or BSN) to assist a student.  This position is for 1 day a week (Fridays).  Substitute options could also be available throughout the school year.   LPN, RN, or BSN nursing license required.  This position is part-time, 1 day a week, and only when school is in session on Fridays.   Location: Keystone Elementary Center -  Benton Community School District  Keystone, Iowa All interested applicants must apply online through our Frontline system at Teach Iowa or on our webpage: www.benton.k12.ia.us Questions about this position, please contact: Ms. Anna Upah, Principal 319-446-7525 aupah@benton.k12.ia.us Or Ryan Junge, Assistant MS/HS Principal and Director of Student Services Or Dr. Pamela Ewell, Superintendentpewell@benton.k12.ia.us  Questions regarding hiring, handbooks or any other Human Resources topic, please contact Director Melody Spence in Central Office at 319-228-8701 Ext. 505 or mspence@benton.k12.ia.us

Benton Community staff together as one large group, first time in 16 months! Working today in vertical teams to discuss Standards, curriculum, and next steps. Kudos to our Bobcat staff!

Benton Community has an opening for a sign language interpreter at our Atkins Elementary Center. Interested candidates must apply online through Frontline/Applitrack using the link below. All openings are also shown on our website at www.benton.k12.ia.us Questions? Please contact Jason West, Principal, Atkins Elementary Center. 319-446-7525

Have a great summer! See you back on Aug. 23!