Benton is now accepting new students! Preschool registration and open enrollment are here! Learn more at the links below.
> Prepare for Preschool Registration Day with this flyer
>Learn about the Open Enrollment process and apply by March 2nd, 2026
High School Spanish Teacher
- Abbey Neve
4th Grade Teacher @ Norway Intermediate
- Kacey Boone
High School Special Education Teacher
- Carey Ann Sahu
Middle/High School Special Education Teacher
- Brooke Kupka
Kindergarten Teacher @ Atkins Elementary
- Tammy Franck
Special Education Teacher @ Keystone Elementary
- Brooke Osborn
3rd Grade Teacher @ Atkins Elementary
- Madelyn Kolek
Special Education Teacher @ Norway Intermediate
- Darci Schulte
Counselor @ Middle/High School
- Lisa Daily
4th Grade Teacher @ Norway Intermediate
- Gabby Foster
3rd Grade Teacher @ Keystone Elementary
- Alexa Wilcox
Special Education @ Norway Intermediate
- Rachel Bergert
Food Service Director
- Dawn Morris
High School Math Teacher
- Will Stockman
Interventionist @ Norway Intermediate
- Emilie Braley
1st Grade Teacher @ Keystone Elementary
- Kennedy Schlemme
High School ELA Teacher
- Kasey Hullett
Tanager School Based Therapist at all buildings
- Desi Shelton
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
- Scott Kiburis
Industrial Technology Teacher - Middle/High School
- Jacob Reid
Alternative Kindergarten Teacher @ Atkins Elementary
- Candace Mitchell
Special Education Teacher @ Norway Intermediate
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Middle School Math Teacher
- Brooke Silbernagel
High School Mathematics Instructor
- Dawn Arnold
Literacy & Math Interventionist @ Atkins Elementary
- Christy Deutsch
Business Education Teacher, Middle & High School
- Jeremy Suiter
4th Grade Teacher @ Norway Intermediate
- Abby Pederson
1st Grade Teacher @ Atkins Elementary
- April Lange
3 Year Old Preschool Teacher @ Keystone Elementary
- Miranda Bistline
High School Science Teacher
- Rich Fisher
4--6 Music & Technology Teacher @ Norway Intermediate
- Alyssa Schmuecker
5th Grade Teacher @ Norway Intermediate
- Lacy Cook
Special Education Teacher @ Keystone Elementary
- Carrie Hoffmann
Kindergarten Teacher @ Atkins Elementary
- Jessica Bolar
6th Grade Teacher @ Norway Intermediate
- Colin Waters
Middle School Science Teacher
- Jeff Furler
High School Physical Education/Fitness/Health Teacher
- Mike Embretson
Special Education Teacher - Atkins Elementary
- Cynda Mehlert
K-6 ESL & Intervention Teacher - Keystone Elementary & Norway Intermediate
- Amber St. John
English Teacher - Middle & High School
- Emily Schulte
6th Grade Teacher - Norway Intermediate
- Samantha Kesterson
1st Grade Teacher - Atkins Elementary
- Abbie Patterson
High School English Teacher
- Taylor Wiley
HIgh School Spanish Teacher
- Jamie Telgenhoff
4 Year Old Preschool Teacher @ Keystone Elementary
- Samantha Happel
2nd Grade Teacher @ Atkins Elementary
- Jamie Mnayer
English-Language Arts Teacher @ Benton High School
- Jennifer Knaack
School Counselor @ Norway Intermediate
- Kelly Buscher
Physical Education Teacher @ Benton HIgh School
- Adam Bauder
1st Grade Teacher @ Atkins Elementary
- Laura Sedlacek
Kindergarten Teacher @ Atkins Elementary
- Julie Frimml
RN,BSN - School Nurse @ Keystone Elementary
- Katie Kaiser
High School Social Studies Teacher
- Brian Voss
3-Year-Old Preschool Teacher @ Atkins Elementary
- Julie Kaestner
High School Art Teacher
- Benjamin Patterson
6th Grade Teacher @ Norway
- Todd Donald
3rd Grade Teacher @ Atkins
- Heidi Keiper
Special Education Teacher @ MS
- Holly Hase
3rd Grade Teacher @ Keystone
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Special Education Teacher @ Middle School
- Kelsey Kearns
High School Science Teacher
- Tyler Comisky
5th Grade Teacher @ Norway Intermediate
- Anne Epping
K-3 Interventionist - Atkins
- Jen Hasenmiller
Reading Intervention - Keystone
- Kara Mitchell
Middle/High School Counselor
- Natalie Nesbitt
Norway Instructional Coach
- Alison Nichols
Atkins Instructional Coach
- Kayla Hahn
Keystone Elementary Instructional Coach
- Kim Fisher
MS/HS Instructional Coach
- Emily O'Connell
Associate Superintendent
- Anna Selk
Keystone Elementary Principal
- Katie Bauder
Superintendent
- Dr. James Bieschke
Transportation Director
- Tim Lyons
Athletic Director
- Shawn Pfiffner
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.
