Benton Community School District

Benton Community School District students and staff returned to several updated facilities this fall, thanks to a busy summer of campus improvements designed to enhance the studen...

The landscape of public education in Iowa continues to change, and the word choice has become increasingly prominent. At Benton Community, we know families have choices when it ...

Our new staff and teacher leaders kicked off the 2026-2027 school year with an exciting opportunity for focused preparation and community building. In the morning, new to Benton t...

I’m excited to begin my 35th year in education and 34th year at Benton Community Schools. As a proud Benton Community graduate, I feel incredibly fortunate to serve the district ...

School bus safety is a shared responsibility among drivers, students, families and motorists. Students should arrive at their bus stop on time, remain a safe distance from the roa...

As our hallways have quieted down for the summer, it is a time to reflect on the incredible school year we have shared at Benton Community. A school district is so much more than ...

Benton Community Middle School celebrated a phenomenal year of student achievement, engagement, and community spirit across all extracurricular and academic activities. From the s...

As the 2025–2026 school year comes to a close, we celebrate a year filled with growth, learning, and meaningful connections. Our students demonstrated perseverance, curiosi...

As we close the doors on another incredible school year, I want to take a few moments to celebrate the accomplishments, growth, and resilience of our students, staff, and families....

My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the people and the strong sense of community that makes Benton such a special place. From the first day I arrived, it was clear that Bento...

The Transition Alliance Program (TAP) at Benton Community helps connect students with disabilities to the resources and support they need to successfully transition to life after h...

Field Day is one of my favorite days of the year! It is a day filled with fun, laughter, and lots of exciting activities. Students participate in a variety of games and challenges ...

Co-teaching in an elementary classroom allows general education and special education teachers to work together to support all students. This approach benefits students with IEPs b...

This May, 5th grade students at Norway Intermediate were able to showcase their knowledge of financial literacy at a simulation called Biztown! Benton uses Junior Achievement curri...

Benton Community School District is dedicated to providing a quality education for a lifetime of learning. To support this mission, we believe that maintaining the health and welln...

In many first grade classrooms, writing can become a task focused on handwriting, spelling, and punctuation. While these foundational skills matter, they are only a part of the bi...

This year marked a major step forward for our school’s esports program as participation, competition, and school involvement all continued to grow in the program’s second season. W...

On April 23rd, in celebration of Arbor Day, students in Mrs. Cherveny’s 2nd grade class partnered with the Benton County Conservation naturalists to assist with a tree planting pro...

Every year, there is a special week set aside to show teachers extra appreciation. Student Council was very busy coordinating a variety of activities and treats for May 4th-8th at ...

Recently in 7th grade health, students completed their chapter on First Aid. As part of that chapter, they learned how to perform CPR. CPR is a valuable skill to know as you never ...