Benton Community School District

The 8th-grade boys' basketball teams have had an exciting season, with each team showing impressive growth. The A team, currently boasting a strong 6-2 record, has demonstrated exc...

Phonics is a fundamental component of early literacy. Through instruction, students connect sounds with letters, which helps develop their reading and writing skills. In KP, we hav...

This semester my classroom has the opportunity to welcome Jon Purdy to our classroom. Mr. Purdy joins us as a student teacher from the University of Iowa. His time in the classroom...

One of my math groups has been working very hard learning about fractions. Fractions can be difficult for students to learn and to understand. When my students are being introduced...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...