
November 17, 2021
Graduation day is fast approaching. Make sure you are investigating scholarship opportunities to help with college costs. To aid in your search, we have created a site highlight...

November 17, 2021
As the Teacher Librarian for the district, I have the opportunity to guide all learners in their reading journeys. According to the Iowa School Library Program Standards, “The Tea...

November 12, 2021
We would like to showcase former Benton Community Students on a bulletin board in our student center. If you would like to participate, please fill out Alumni Survey . Thank y...

November 12, 2021
Patriotic and Winter music flow throughout the halls of our elementary and intermediate buildings! Students are busily preparing for our upcoming Veteran’s Day and Winter programs...

November 11, 2021
In the past few weeks, 8th-grade math students have been working on Geometry concepts, including transformations. Transformations are a way to change a figure by moving it around...

November 10, 2021
Quality Education for a Lifetime of Learning
In my role as Instructional Coach and PK-6 Curriculum and Professional Development Leader, I see how professional learning di...

November 8, 2021
Benton Community School District partners with Tanager Place. We are sharing the Tanager Place October/November Newsletter .

November 5, 2021
My art room is a place filled with smiles and laughter. And sometimes tears of frustration. Most days I am greeted with excitement and anticipation from my students. They are r...

November 4, 2021
Roughly 26 years ago educators across the world were introduced to the latest acronym “SEL." Social and emotional learning has changed tremendously in those 26 years and has bec...

November 4, 2021
Benton Community recently celebrated the success of its fall sports teams with a pep rally. Each team was made up of a variety of individuals using their respective talents to acc...

November 3, 2021
Have you ever thought about what symbol best represents our country or what the United States flag means to you? 5th grade students at Norway Intermediate are thinking of these qu...

October 29, 2021
In our classroom, morning meetings are an engaging and effective way to start our day. Classroom meetings encourage students to create a strong classroom culture as well as develo...

October 28, 2021
What smells good, has science and math components, gives students writing opportunities, allows students to learn about tall tales, and is extra tasty? APPLES! For second-grade ...

October 27, 2021
On September 9th, Benton Community High School Spanish students boarded a bus and headed to Villa’s Patio Mexican Restaurant in Cedar Rapids as part of the annual “Restaurant Nigh...

October 25, 2021
Post Season Online Ticket information and links for State CrossCountry, Volleyball Regional Final, and Football playoff ticket information can be all found HERE . Please note f...

October 25, 2021
Come out and cheer on our Volleyball team as they compete in the Regional Final at Marion High School on Tuesday, October 26 starting at 7:00 p.m. Tickets must be purchased online...


October 22, 2021
The way I teach has dramatically changed since beginning my work with an Instructional Coach at Benton Middle School/High School. The instructional coaches have been such a great ...

October 21, 2021
Each year students in AK, Kindergarten and First Grade have the opportunity to take home books at their level for nightly reading at home. This home school partnership is one way ...

October 21, 2021
Come out and support our Volleyball team! Tickets must be purchased online. Use this link to purchase tickets: Regional Volleyball Tickets
