The summer break is winding to a close as we prepare for the start of
the 2017-18 school year. This is a very
exciting time of the year and I want to assure you that we look forward to the
start of a new academic year with great anticipation and excitement. Benton
Community is a special place to work, to raise a family, to receive an
education, and to live. I am convinced that the
best days for the school district are still ahead!
One of the first steps in preparation for this school year is our
district registration process. We
will be continuing with a one-day registration format on Tuesday, August 8th
from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. I
would encourage you to take advantage of this registration opportunity at the
Middle/High School. You may also elect to register by mail by Friday, August 4th. I would also like to encourage you to read
information provided by the school relative to school policies and
procedures. These materials are provided
in an effort to keep you well informed regarding the expectations of our school
district. We want to make sure that our
students, parents, and patrons understand the importance of the Bobcat Way
and the culture of the school district.
Once the school year begins, our partnership becomes extremely important. If you have questions, comments, or concerns
about how your child is doing, please let us know right away. The earlier we can address a problem
together, the better we can work it out.
You are always welcome to visit our school and see for yourself how
things are going. We promise to keep you
informed about your child's progress as well.
Our student management system (Power School), parent-teacher
conferences, progress reports, and district assessments are some of the best
ways for you to see how well your child is doing. The Benton website (www.benton.k12.ia.us) is also an
excellent source for information. In addition, the District uses Alert Solutions
for important notifications to students and parents.
Time and time again it's been proven that getting parents involved in
children's education improves academic performance. By working together, we'll be sure your child
gets off to a good start now and has a successful school experience each and
every year. There are few things more
valuable than a quality educational experience and a safe school environment. Let us remember the importance of the PK-12
education and work cooperatively in providing the very best educational
experience we can for our students.
Benton Community is proud of the student centered reputation it has
established as a “place to belong”.
The first day of school is scheduled for Wednesday, August 23rd. It is our goal to make this first day and all
school days a special experience for our young people. I want to extend my best wishes as we all
prepare for a “great Bobcat” school year!
