Spotlight

Kim Fisher

Keystone Elementary Instructional Coach

- Kim Fisher

Emily O'Connell

MS/HS Instructional Coach

- Emily O'Connell

Katie Bauder

Keystone Elementary Principal

- Katie Bauder

Dr. James Bieschke

Superintendent

- Dr. James Bieschke

Shawn Pfiffner

Athletic Director

- Shawn Pfiffner

Tim Lyons

Transportation Director

- Tim Lyons

Benton In Video

WHY US

Bobcat Way

We boast both the benefits of a small town atmosphere with the rich advantages of being located in a prosperous area of Iowa, and we call the benefits and core values we embody, THE BOBCAT WAY!

Community Traditions

Our school district embraces the best of each of our community's rich traditions and celebrations and combines those strengths as the foundation and character of our school district.

Small Class Sizes

Our elementary schools average 19 students per classroom. For next year, we anticipate an additional section of Kindergarten and 1st grade!

Focus on Literacy

Our district participates in the Literacy Project, sponsored by the Iowa Department of Education. We are focusing on literacy and reading in our elementary classrooms and will provide acceleration and enrichment for our students K-6th .

Technology

We are a one-to-one laptop or iPad school for all of our students. Students use either Chromebooks or iPads, depending on their age.

Geographic Footprint

Benton Community School District's geographic footprint covers 342 square miles and includes the communities of Atkins, Blairstown, Elberon, Keystone, Newhall, Norway, Van Horne, and Watkins.