Benton Community School District

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...

Recently in 5th grade we learned about the structure of a corn plant. We looked at how we decide which resources we should develop? Students learned about how and where corn orig...

Five students came together for lunch and laughter on a recent day at Keystone Elementary. The kindergarten and first-grade students used a variety of communication styles (includi...

In Kindergarten students are learning all about letters. They start by learning their letter names and then the sounds each letter makes. Once they understand each letter represe...

In 6th grade science, students have been diving into Earth science. Students have been studying the history of our planet and exploring how rocks, most currently igneous rocks, t...

A balanced lifting program that includes plyometrics is essential for developing overall strength, power, and athletic performance while reducing the risk of injury. Traditional re...

This fall, our 8th-grade science class took on an exciting challenge to better understand the forces of gravity and kinetic energy. We began by learning how gravity pulls obj...

Engagement is key to successful learning, particularly with an emphasis on vocabulary in the English classroom. This fall, freshmen took a deep dive into mastering vocabulary words...

What are Secret Stories? Secret Stories® is a supplemental phonics program designed to fast-track phonics mastery by aligning instruction with how the brain naturally learns. Unli...

Kindergarten through 3rd grade special education teachers and associates are doing more than helping students learn reading and math—they’re also laying the groundwork for executi...

Reading in 6th grade is extremely important because it helps students build the skills they need to succeed in all subjects. As texts become more complex, students must learn to th...

A simple read-aloud sparked a movement for kindness and character-building in our first-grade classroom. After reading Henry & Ella’s Big Jar of Kindness by Audrey Lane to wrap u...