Benton Community School District

One of my favorite parts of my day is when I get to teach shared reading. During this time, we get to experience books in an interactive, fun way. This is an opportunity for my s...

The school bell rings and students scurry down the hall and through the lunch line. There’s a buzz in the air as students choose their lunch components and catch up with their peer...

One of the key tools I will use in my new role as the Norway Interventionist is the Bridges Intervention curriculum. This program is designed to help students build strong mathemat...

For PBIS in the month of December, students in all elementary grade levels have been learning about empathy. In first grade specifically, we have been learning what it means and ho...

It feels like every week there is a new trend that sweeps through the high school. From YOLO to bussin’ to sus, these phrases all fizzle out relatively quickly. The newest phrase b...

Students in Mr. Hullett’s Senior English class recently finished their study of the book Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman. Each student produced a detailed “Gods Guide” and designe...

Schools play an important role in supporting students’ academic success as well as their social and emotional well-being. Through school-based therapy, students have access to ment...

What happens when wildfires rage, hurricanes intensify, or droughts force people to make difficult choices? In 7th grade Social Studies, students are diving into these questions as...

SkillsUSA recently competed at the ABC of Iowa competitions. Our SkillsUSA treasurer Ben Hahn wrote the following summary of the competition: On Friday a few members of SkillsUSA...

During the month of December, our AK friends enjoyed a festive gingerbread unit. Students listened to a variety of gingerbread stories, then practiced their literacy skills by comp...

From November 10th through November 21st the Norway Student Council and Girl Scouts Junior Troop 3697 teamed up to host a food and supply drive benefitting the Atkins Helping Hands...

8th grade math is more than just another year of equations and homework—it’s a major turning point in students’ mathematical journey. This is the year when math starts to look and ...

Improving procedural and conceptual knowledge in math isn’t about being a “natural”; it’s about using the right study habits. Research on learning consistently shows that active pr...

Games can be a powerful tool for applying academic skills, because they encourage active participation and problem-solving. When educational games are played, we practice using wha...

Benton Community has started year 2 of DECA at the High School. DECA is a business club where students attend leadership conferences and compete in business competitions. Last year...

Students in 4P are working on diary entries–with a festive twist! Instead of writing from their point of view, they get to step into the role of a different character. They could c...

Atkins Elementary works hard to support PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), a framework that improves behavior and fosters a positive school culture. It focuses ...

One of my favorite parts of preschool is watching those little “I can do it!” moments. When children open their own snack using “pinch, pinch, pull”, put on their jacket, zipping, ...

High school chemistry students are diving deep into the fascinating world of atoms and elements, learning how the smallest particles shape everything around us. Through lessons on ...

Norway Intermediate is delighted to invite families and community members to our upcoming 4th–6th Grade Winter Concerts on Thursday, December 11th! The evening will be filled wit...