Atkins Elementary

Happy Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you to our amazing custodians for all you do to keep our schools clean, welcoming and ready for our students to learn. We appreciate you!

Long Term Substitute Math Teacher at the Middle School position available! Needed approximately December 1st through March 1st.
Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
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Special Education Associate position available at Atkins Elementary!
Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
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TODAY IS YOUR CHANCE TO COME TEST DRIVE A BUS! Benton Community Transportation is hosting a Bus Test Drive Event.
When: Wednesday, September 30 from 4:00-7:00 PM
Where: Benton High School Parking Lot, 600 1st Street, Van Horne
This is your chance to come drive a school bus and see if this career is right for you!
What to Expect:
* Get Behind the Wheel
*Meet Transportation Staff
*Discover Job Opportunities
We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us

Thanks for all you do to make Benton a great place to be!

A big thank-you to some of the Benton Community football players for taking the time to show up and greet our students this morning! We appreciate you helping make their morning a little more special! 🏈💙

Food Service position available!
Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
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Welcome to the Bobcat Family!
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COME TEST DRIVE A BUS! Benton Community Transportation is hosting a Bus Test Drive Event.
When: Wednesday, September 30 from 4:00-7:00 PM
Where: Benton High School Parking Lot, 600 1st Street, Van Horne
This is your chance to come drive a school bus and see if this career is right for you!
What to Expect:
* Get Behind the Wheel
*Meet Transportation Staff
*Discover Job Opportunities
We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us

Special Education Associate position available!
Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong

COME TEST DRIVE A BUS! Benton Community Transportation is hosting a Bus Test Drive Event.
When: Wednesday, September 30 from 4:00-7:00 PM
Where: Benton High School Parking Lot, 600 1st Street, Van Horne
This is your chance to come drive a school bus and see if this career is right for you!
What to Expect:
* Get Behind the Wheel
*Meet Transportation Staff
*Discover Job Opportunities
We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact Kristi Wright at krwright@benton.k12.ia.us

Coaching positions available!
Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
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Bus Driver position available!
Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/benton/onlineapp/
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong

What is your favorite thing about working at Benton? The good support from teammates and friendships.

Why Benton? The Great Community. The closeness and camaraderie between staff and family.

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We are thrilled to celebrate Board Member and Vice President Emily Kaiser and Associate Superintendent Anna Selk for being named to the Corridor Business Journal’s 2026 Forty Under 40 Class!

This well deserved honor highlights their exceptional leadership, dedication to education, and meaningful impact across our community. Thank you, Emily and Anna, for your vision and continuous drive to make a difference every single day.

Thank you to Raelynn Brecht for taking the time to repaint the Bobcat head on our rock. It looks fantastic!

Dr. Bieschke and the Benton Community School Board recognized three students last night for their exceptional achievement in mathematics on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP). Each student received a Superintendent’s Proclamation of Recognition celebrating this impressive accomplishment. Congratulations to Calvin Daily, Madison Lacina, and Kellen Dorman, who were recognized as National Math Stars nominees! ⭐

The National Math Stars Program, a partnership between the Iowa Department of Education and National Math Stars, recognizes and supports students demonstrating exceptional mathematical ability. Iowa third-grade students who score in the top 2% statewide in mathematics on the ISASP are recognized as nominees and invited to apply for the program. In 2026, just 785 third graders across Iowa earned this distinction. There were almost 40,000 third graders in Iowa who participated in the assessment. They were also celebrated by their teacher, Ms. Bastian.

We are incredibly proud to have three Bobcats among this exceptional group of young mathematicians! Congratulations, Calvin, Madison, and Kellen, on your hard work and achievement! 💙💛