
February 6, 2025
Being able to collaborate and work well with others is a skill that students will need for the remainder of their time in school as well as into adulthood. By working alongside, on...

February 5, 2025
Chromebooks are an excellent tool for 6th graders, providing a gateway to digital learning that enhances their educational experience. Chromebooks allow students to work on assignm...

February 4, 2025
100 days of learning is a celebration that takes place in many elementary schools. It’s a time to reflect on what students have learned and to engage in activities that celebrate t...

January 30, 2025
This spring, AK through 3rd-grade students will take the stage for their spring program, Best Self, Best Work, Best World , showcasing their talents and the values taught through ...

January 29, 2025
Before winter break, students were stepping into the shoes of ancient Egyptian pharaohs in a fun cross-curricular project combining history and art. As part of their world history...

January 28, 2025
In Fitness and Conditioning class this year Mr. Embretson and I have put a strong emphasis on speed and agility. We have created a Google Form for the students to record their perf...

January 24, 2025
Language evolves with time. New words come along to replace old ones in a never ending cycle. To give students some insight on just how much the language they speak every day has c...

January 23, 2025
In first grade, I want all students to have fun while learning new skills in all subject areas. It’s especially fun to bring our science and social studies kits alive by cooking,...

Learning all about the Bison, Written by: Ashley Lueckenotto, Third Grade Teacher, Atkins Elementary
January 22, 2025
Our students get so excited when the Benton County Naturalists come and visit us. They also have such fun and engaging lessons for our students. In 3rd grade we get to learn ab...

January 16, 2025
Students love when visitors come to our school, especially the Benton County Naturalists. The Benton County Naturalists have been coming to our school district for a lot of years ...

January 15, 2025
Pickleball is rapidly becoming a growing sport with more than a 1000% growth since 2013. With the growth we are seeing courts popping up in communities everywhere or tennis courts ...

January 14, 2025
After 27 years at Benton Community, I’ve decided to hang up my network cables and call it a career. As technology coordinator during that time, I have witnessed an incredible amoun...

January 9, 2025
Iowa Immunization law requires all 12 th graders to have proof of the Meningococcal vaccination, before school starts in August. (11 th graders this year) Iowa Immunization la...

January 8, 2025
Our classroom offers a dynamic space for students to investigate the principles of heredity and genetics. Through interactive lessons, we explore how traits are inherited and expre...

January 7, 2025
Our fitness challenge is an exciting opportunity for students to stay active outside the school day while building positive habits that support both physical and emotional well-be...

January 3, 2025
The Zones of Regulation is a framework designed to help children and individuals of all ages understand and manage their emotions and behaviors. Developed by Leah Kuypers, an occ...

January 2, 2025
Every student deserves the chance to dream big and succeed, no matter the challenges they face. For many students with disabilities, the transition from high school to the next sta...

December 30, 2024
For many students, high school is the time when they begin to explore different career paths and consider their future in the workforce. Among the most valuable yet often overlooke...

December 27, 2024
During the 2024-2025 school year, the Middle School and High School math team is implementing a new curriculum for student learning. The new curriculum is more contextually-based t...

December 26, 2024
Mrs. O’Leary’s science class has been hard at work this semester with students working through three big units: Electromagnetic Forces, Populations and Ecosystems, and Planetary Sc...