Benton Community School District

When we think about the mental and emotional development of our students, it can be hard to know where to turn when we see students that are in need of support, skill development,...

I wasn’t born in Benton County, I wasn't even born in Iowa. I was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. I lived there up until 2017 when my husband and I decided it was time for a c...

When I experienced formal education as a student, I was taught primarily in a procedural way. Rote memorization seemed to be the norm. Understanding the concepts was not necessary...

The Bandana Project is a suicide prevention and mental health awareness movement that aims to provide students with resources for mental health support. The movement began on coll...

On Tuesday, April 25, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a partnership with the National Child Identification program. This program will provide all students k-12 with an...

The most notable scientists in history used a notebook to dream, observe, chart, create, and reflect. At the start of each year, each sixth grader makes their own science notebook...

Have you ever tried to separate yourself from your shadow, or can you make your shadow disappear? 5th-grade scientists at Norway Intermediate are looking at these challenges as th...

Benton Community has the best PTO! They sponsored the Atkins kindergartners so we could go on a field trip to Dan and Debbie’s Creamery. The kindergartners learned how Dan and Deb...

When: April 24-28 Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:00-3:30 Wednesday 8:00-7:30 Closed Tuesday Where: MSHS IMC (Library) Shop or browse online: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bcmshs Wa...

Benton Girls Summer Wrestling Camp will be from June 6-8 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for girls entering 1st-12th grade next fall. Registrations are due back by Monday, May 19. Any quest...

Mr. Eastman challenged Ms. Nichols to a foot race across the parking lot one sunny afternoon at Norway Intermediate. Accepting the challenge, the students of 4N tried to help the ...

On Monday, April 17th, Benton MS/HS hosted their first annual Future Ready and Well Event. The event was based around the 8 pillars of wellness: Emotional/Mental, Environmental, ...

Atkins Elementary students participated in the annual Fill the Pantry Drive in February. The purpose of the drive was to serve others in our community and to celebrate the 100th d...

Come out to the Book Fair to be held at the Middle School/High School Library the week of April 24-28. Monday 4/24; Thursday 4/27; Friday 4/28 - 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wedn...

After four postponements (due to cancellations, early outs, or the state basketball tournament), the Benton Girls Wrestling team held its end-of-the-season banquet on Wednesday, A...

Benton Community will be starting a Skills USA chapter for the 2023-2024 school year. Skills USA’s goal is to ensure the country will have a talented workforce for years to come....

Goal setting is an important skill for students to learn as it helps them to stay focused and motivated. Setting goals gives students a sense of purpose and direction. Goals also ...

There are several health forms needed to be submitted throughout a child's elementary years. Each student at every grade level is required by the Iowa Immunization Law to have an ...

Cross-curricular instruction is providing opportunities to reinforce learning by exposing students to content and skills in multiple subject areas. This type of instruction helps ...

One of the joys of teaching is sharing the love of teaching with others. One way to share this love, is by helping other prospective teachers begin their career. Over the years ...