Benton Community School District

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 ...

I teach life science at Benton Community, where I work with students in both biology and human biology courses. My classroom is built around helping students understand how living ...

Children’s literature is a powerful teaching tool that helps children understand the social world around them. Books provide an engaging way for children to learn appropriate socia...

On April 17th, Keystone 2nd graders had the opportunity to bring their Junior Achievement learning to life by visiting Cranky Hank’s Pizza Bank. Over the past few weeks, students ...

Across the state of Iowa, schools are prioritizing opportunities for students to earn Industry-Recognized Credentials (IRCs). These credentials are attached to their diploma, provi...

Most teachers have very high expectations when it comes to learning outcomes for their students. Most teachers place a lot of pressure on themselves and their students to “do their...