Benton Community School District

Jason West, Principal, Atkins Elementary One of the highlights of this year has been the incredible collaboration between parents, teachers, and the wider community. Your involvem...

Dr. James Bieschke, Superintendent As my first year as Superintendent at Benton Community draws to a close, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for our remarkable accompli...

Phillip Eastman, Principal, Norway Intermediate This year like many others began with excitement as students and staff returned to start another school year, and like all the othe...

Rob Arnold, High School Principal As the principal of Benton Community High School, it is with immense pride that we were able to celebrate the Class of 2024 at our annual Commen...

Keri Graveman, 4 year old Preschool Teacher, Atkins Elementary Everyone faces problems on a daily basis, not all problems can be solved the same way, but everyone can be a problem...

Dena Bridgewater, 1st Grade Teacher, Keystone Elementary Field trips play a crucial role in the educational development of young students, offering a range of benefits that extend...

Amber Eckles, 6th Grade Teacher, Norway Intermediate Traveling to YMCA Camp Wapsie in 6th grade is a beloved tradition at Benton Community. This month, our current 6th grade cla...

Dawn Morris, Food Service Director A glimpse through the lunch line at the Middle School/High School and you will notice an array of bright colors on display. The Salad Bar (more ...

Samantha Happel, Preschool Teacher, Keystone Elementary Ask any teacher the following question: What do you feel is most challenging about teaching writing and reading? Chances ar...

Josh Hoeck, Special Education Teacher/Credit Recovery/Virtual Academy, Middle & High School Students in Career and Technical Math are preparing themselves for life after high schoo...

Amber St. John, K-6 ESL & Reading Intervention Teacher, Keystone Elementary & Norway Intermediate My favorite thing about my career is being a member of the Bobcat Family! Teachi...

Garret Albers, Social Studies Teacher, High School Many of you reading this article are old enough to remember the cinematic classic “War Games” featuring a young Matthew Broderick...

Bobbie Comisky, 6th Grade Math Teacher, Norway Intermedaite 6th grade students have been working hard on reaching mastery of combining like terms to create equivalent algebraic ex...

John Hayden, Vocal Music Director, High School & Middle School In grades 7-12 we currently offer 10 curricular and extracurricular choirs that have around 300 students participa...

Anna Zittergruen, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Middle School It is hard to believe that my first year as a Benton Bobcat is quickly coming to a close. As I reflect over the la...

Lacey Johnson, Band Teacher, Norway Intermediate May is such a special time for music and band! At the high school, seniors are performing in their final concerts with their class...

Jamie Townsley, RN BSN, School Nurse, Atkins Elementary There are several health forms needed to be submitted throughout a child's elementary years. Each student at every grade l...

Emily Bishop, School Counselor, Atkins Elementary Character Strong is the new social-emotional curriculum adopted this year at Benton Community. Through engaging activities, dis...

Krystal Wright, 7-12 Agriculture Education Teacher, FFA Advisor, Middle School & High School The Benton Community FFA chapter was named the 3rd place chapter in the state of Iowa ...

Sara Tjelmeland, Special Education Teacher, Norway Intermediate Paraprofessionals, also known as teacher associates, are integral members of the school community. They work alongs...