Benton Community School District

When you think about special education, you tend to think about special educators, but there are also our associates. Special education is a job that can’t be done without them. Th...

Two of my passions in life are working with kids and being active. It is so much fun when those two things come together. That is exactly what happens with Norway Running Club. I a...

This year in first grade, we hit the ground running with our phonics journals right away. We have created a routine for students to follow along with for each skill. By working in ...

Students currently enrolled in Kirkwood Community College courses met with Mike Jacobsen and Tara Weber from Kirkwood on August 27 to learn strategies for success in college-level ...

Our professional learning this year centers around Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and creating learning experiences that support every student. We are focusing on practical st...

Starting a new teaching career comes with plenty of excitement, and plenty of questions. To help first and second year teachers feel supported as they grow into their roles, Bento...

The school playground is the starting point for social development during the first few weeks of the academic year. For Kindergarten through 3rd grade students, recess is far more...

Whether you step foot in Atkins, Norway, Keystone, or the Middle School/High School, one thing is for certain: Benton is truly a place to belong. Each building has its own persona...

As the doors opened for our Beginning of Year Conferences, our school halls were filling up with big smiles, excited chatter, and that fresh-start energy you can only feel on the ...

Benton Community High School welcomed students and staff back for the 2026–2027 school year with its annual Welcome Back Pep Rally. This year’s message focused on “Closing the G...

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...