High School Band Director - New for 24-25 school year. Fun Fact - I am easy to spot as I am 6'10" tall.
- Mike Meyer
Transition Alliance Program Specialist - New for 24-25 school year. Fun Fact - I have read over 30 books so far this year.
- Samantha Shoemaker
9th Grade Science Teacher - New for 24-25 School Year
- Richard Fisher
3 year old Preschool Teacher -Keystone Elementary - New for 24-25 school year. Fun Fact - My family spends free time at the stock car races helping my husband.
- Miranda Bistline
Kindergarten Teacher - Keystone Elementary - New for 24-25 school year. Fun Fact - This is my 20th year teaching and 3rd year in Kindergarten.
- Kira Wright
3rd Grade Teacher - Keystone Elementary - New for 24-25 school year. Fun Fact - I am an avid FFA Supporter - on State Board. (IA FFA Alumni and Supporters)
- Angel Brecht
Registrar, District Accounting
- Danelle Hauschild
1st Grade Teacher - Keystone Elemetnary - New for 24-25 School Year. Fun Fact - Kennedy student taught at Benton Community.
- Kennedy Schlemme
4th Grade Teacher - Norway Intermediate - New for 24-25 school year. Fun Fact - Katie loves to ready, garden and craft.
- Katie Mallie
7th Grade Science Teacher - New for 24-25 school year. Fun Fact- I have 3 pets, Anna, Ernie and Archie.
- Kylie O'Leary
5th Grade Teacher - Norway Intermediate - New for 24-25 school year. Fun Fact - Lacy graduated from Benton Community and have been an associate at Atkins for the past 7 year.
- Lacy Cook
Kindergarten Teacher - Atkins Elementary - New for 24-25 school year. Fun Fact - Abby was a member of the 1998 State Softball team at Benton. She loves the outdoors and sports.
- Abby Patterson
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher - New for the 24-25 school year. Fun Fact - I have taught in California, Colorado and Iowa.
- Scott Kiburis
7th Grade Math Teacher - New for 24-25 school year. Fun Fact - I played college basketball.
- Taylor Edwards
4th Grade Teacher - Norway Intermediate - New for 24-25 school year. Fun Fact - I graduated from Benton Community.
- Morgan DeRycke
MS/HS Vocal Music Director - New for 24-25 School Year. Fun Fact - I am a huge hockey fan and oldest of 13 siblings.
- Vicky Cichoski
10th Grade English Teacher - New for 24-25 school year. Fun Facts - I survived a suddentcardiac arrest in August of 2021.
- Taylor Wiley
Special Education Teacher - Atkins Elementary - New for 24-25 school year. Fun Fact - I enjoy spending time with Simba, our great pyrenees.
- Brittany Miner
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.
