Benton Community School District

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 ...

Check out this link for the softball apparel store. The store closes on April 12. Your support is appreciated. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

In two short months, Benton Community Spanish students will be traveling abroad to Spain for 10 days. The anticipation for this trip has been building amongst students. The 2020 S...

Don't miss Kirkwood's summer newsletter complete with features on Benton Community & Kirkwood students Evelin Hernandez and Lexie Pippert, Benton and Kirkwood Instructor Jeremy Su...

Peer to Peer is a school-wide program designed to increase academic and social engagement opportunities for students with autism and other disabilities. This is achieved by inviti...

Collaborating with other teachers not only provides learning opportunities for teachers themselves but also provides a better learning environment for students. This is done daily...