
June 10, 2025
After 17 unforgettable years, it's time for me to say goodbye to Benton Community Schools. Benton has been a place that has been so much more than just where I worked. It has been ...

June 5, 2025
As we head into the summer months, I want to thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s growth and well-being. While summer offers a well-deserved break ...

June 4, 2025
Students in Norway practice following school-wide behavior expectations and when they do… teachers often recognize their efforts and give them a “Bobcat Buck.” All of the students ...

June 3, 2025
As the school year comes to a close, I want to thank our students, families, and staff for making this year one to remember. From the first day to the last, our students have grown...

May 29, 2025
This year we have been working on counting money, making change and understanding the overall concept of how money works. We have spent a lot of time learning the names and values...

May 28, 2025
In today’s diverse educational landscape, Assistive Technology (AT) has become an essential tool in making learning accessible and inclusive for all students, particularly those wi...

May 22, 2025
In 4th grade classrooms across Norway Intermediate, Morning Meetings have become a routine part of the day. It’s more than a simple check-in, but rather a daily routine that proves...

May 21, 2025
Since 2008, the State of Iowa has required students entering kindergarten to show proof that they have had a dental screening by submitting a Certificate of Dental Screening to the...

Psst…Did You Hear about the Free Breakfast Situation? Written by: Dawn Morris, Food Service Director
May 20, 2025
Breakfast plays a crucial role in setting students up for success throughout the school day. Eating a healthy breakfast provides the energy and nutrients the body and brain need to...

May 16, 2025
The month of April was a busy, but successful one, in the Benton Art Department. The month started with our Annual Benton Art Show at the Middle School/ High School, and ended wit...

May 15, 2025
In the spring, we can cover many of our standards and benchmarks by incubating, hatching, and observing chickens. We began our unit on Thursday, April 10 th by putting 14 fertili...

May 14, 2025
In Iowa, students entering 7th grade are required to receive specific immunizations before the first day of school. These requirements include: ● Meningococcal ...

May 13, 2025
Each May, 7th grade students have the opportunity to attend a Financial Literacy Fair at the Linn Regional Center, organized by the Workplace Learning Connection. Throughout the ye...

May 9, 2025
On April 22, Benton Community held annual Preschool Family Fun Night. The event gave students a special opportunity to share their excitement for learning with their families. Thro...

May 8, 2025
5th grade students made worm habitats with red worms to learn about the job of decomposers in an ecosystem. Students brought in coffee grounds, eggshells, apple cores, carrots and ...

May 7, 2025
In the midst of the fourth quarter, the energy at the Middle School/ High Schools is high and the pace is fast — it truly feels like a sprint to the finish line! From State Testing...

May 6, 2025
In 1991, Iowa became the first state in the nation to offer wheelchair events to middle and high school students, paving the way for greater inclusion in athletics. This progressiv...

May 1, 2025
Benton Community High School is bringing a new spark to science education with the use of Positive Physics, a digital learning platform being used in science classrooms. Thanks to...

May 1, 2025
Benton Community High School is bringing a new spark to science education with the use of Positive Physics, a digital learning platform being used in science classrooms. Thanks to ...

April 30, 2025
One of the “visual cues” you may see on your child’s desk to remind them of the speech-to-print connection. Many parents know that letter learning is one of the first tasks a stu...