Benton Community School District

In the midst of the fourth quarter, the energy at the Middle School/ High Schools is high and the pace is fast — it truly feels like a sprint to the finish line! From State Testing...

In 1991, Iowa became the first state in the nation to offer wheelchair events to middle and high school students, paving the way for greater inclusion in athletics. This progressiv...

Benton Community High School is bringing a new spark to science education with the use of Positive Physics, a digital learning platform being used in science classrooms. Thanks to...

Benton Community High School is bringing a new spark to science education with the use of Positive Physics, a digital learning platform being used in science classrooms. Thanks to ...

One of the “visual cues” you may see on your child’s desk to remind them of the speech-to-print connection. Many parents know that letter learning is one of the first tasks a stu...

The Alternative Kindergarten class has enjoyed a busy spring learning through science. We completed a “Pond Life” theme, in which students had the opportunity to learn about pond h...

In a recent classroom activity, students were given a fun and imaginative challenge: adopt a marshmallow Peep and take it on an exciting adventure using creative writing. Each stud...

It has been a joy to work with your students this year in music. Throughout all the grades, we use music to teach social emotional themes of respect, responsibility, kindness, grow...

Last year marked the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons, the world’s most popular tabletop role-playing game. To celebrate, Benton’s Dungeons and Dragons Club continues to offe...

Prior to the dreaded C-word, Covid, the middle/high school building would have monthly birthday celebrations where one department would bring in a variety of treats for the staff o...

Imagine taking a class that produces a real product that has to be conceptualized, created, and sold throughout the school year. Yearbook is exactly that. The yearbook students sta...

In a dynamic 7th grade Social Studies classroom, students recently completed a powerful unit focused on global issues, specifically rural poverty in Guatemala and Malawi. Centered ...

At Benton Community School District, we ensure that all students receive the support they need to succeed. I have the privilege of being the K-6 ESL (English as a Second Language) ...

It’s microscope week in 6th grade! Students will begin learning how to use the compound microscope, identify its parts, and explore the microscope’s history. This will be a first e...

Benton Community is in its second year of implementing Junior Achievement in partnership with area volunteers who are active in the community. During our five sessions, kindergartn...

On Thursday, May 1, 2025 members of the Benton Community National Honor Society will be heading out into the communities to offer assistance in any ways we can as we organize and...

As students get older, the math classes can move away from hands-on activities and manipulatives. However, with our new 7-12 curriculum, we have several opportunities to learn in ...

Building strong relationships with students is essential in any setting, as trust and connection create a supportive learning environment. When students feel safe and valued, they ...

Check out Kirkwood Benton County Summer '25 Newsletter https://secure.smore.com/n/dst8x

Parent teacher conferences play a crucial role in fostering a child’s academic and personal growth. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity for parents and teachers to discus...