Benton Community School District

Every year, the middle school students are given the opportunity to participate in the Solo and Ensemble contest that we hold at the high school. This year's event was on March 5th...

You might be wondering who I am, and that’s okay. My name is Chloe Smith and I have been teaching elementary music for over 7 years now. This is my first year at Benton Community a...

Each day, I get to meet with students during lunch in small groups. It has been a great way to build relationships with all students, and have some extra time to focus on different...

First graders recently completed a Valentine’s-themed heart giraffe project! We did a step-by-step guided drawing together, and then students chose their own colors for their giraf...

Each semester, seventh grade students read a whole class novel by April Henry. The main character in the novel uses a guide dog and students are able to learn more about the differ...

The Benton 8th grade boys’ basketball program had a strong and memorable 2026 season, highlighted by growth, teamwork, and steady improvement across all three teams. The A-team fin...

Our preschool classrooms are currently being filled with imagination, creativity, and a whole lot of “three”! During our special “Three Littles” study, students explore three class...

When you step into a 4-year-old classroom in the Benton Community School District during January or February, you might hear familiar names like Laura Numeroff, Karma Wilson, Mo Wi...

Fifth graders in literacy have been working hard on producing clear and coherent writing. Students are learning how to organize their ideas so their writing matches the task, purpo...

In Iowa, students entering 7th grade are required to receive specific immunizations before the first day of school. These requirements include: ● Meningococcal Vaccine: A...

As a new teacher to Benton Community I am getting to know many new students and families as well as making connections with families that I already knew. When I tell people that ...

Our Benton Bands have so much to celebrate! This past Thursday, over 300 Benton Band students performed in our “Festival of Bands” concert. This whirlwind concert featured all of o...

National History Day (NHD) is a year-long academic program and competition that encourages students to explore historical topics in depth. This year, 7 8th Grade students have ch...

In our Third grade classroom we have been having fun and a lot of laughs with Reader’s Theater. Reader’s Theater is a reading activity where students perform a script by readin...

After teaching in multiple buildings, grade levels, and districts, my students have taught me something important: while I am responsible for providing instruction, accommodations,...

Each month, two classrooms team up to collaborate on Character Strong projects. In February, Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Sonka’s classes focused on the character trait of honesty. Stud...

Sixth graders recently had their minds blown when they discovered that the number line doesn’t stop at zero, instead, it keeps going into the negatives! Suddenly, the world of numb...

In Foods 1, our focus is on learning the foundational skills needed for safe and effective kitchen use. Since this class includes both 9th and 10th graders, we’re starting with the...

Student engagement is a top priority in our 3rd grade classroom, and learning through games is a key part of daily instruction. These activities actively involve students in proble...

Each month at Keystone Elementary, our two kindergarten classes come together for Kinderbration, a one-hour celebration filled with planned activities. These activities have been c...