Atkins Elementary

I am Christy Deutsch; I am a Literacy Interventionist at Atkins Elementary. I live in Atkins with my husband Josh, 2 sons Grayson and Asher, dogs, and chickens. During my free time, I can be found in sweatpants and reading a book!

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Benton Community will have a Noon (12:00 p.m.) dismissal TODAY (Wednesday, April 12) for professional development. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Please join us TODAY! School Bus Driver Appreciation Dinner & New Bus Driver Recruitment Dinner: Benton Community School District is looking for new bus drivers. If you have any interest, please join us TODAY for dinner to learn more and meet the current transportation staff on Wednesday, April 12, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Van Horne Community Center, 558 1st Avenue, Van Horne.

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I have been a school nurse for Benton Community Schools for 14 years serving multiple centers. I enjoy spending time with my family including my 4 kids, 5 bonus kids and a bonus daughter-in-law. I also love watching my kids sporting events, traveling, spending time outdoors and competing in triathlons.

School Bus Driver Appreciation Dinner & New Bus Driver Recruitment Dinner: Benton Community School District is looking for new bus drivers. If you have any interest, please join us for dinner to learn more and meet the current transportation staff this Wednesday, April 12 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Van Horne Community Center, 558 1st Avenue, Van Horne.

Benton Community will have a Noon (12:00 p.m.) dismissal TODAY (Friday, April 7). #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Congratulations to the winners of the K-8 Music Coloring Contest - Walker from 1B, Grant from 1S, Charlie from KTF and Sawyer from KF. Way to go!

I enjoy teaching second grade at Atkins Elementary School! I have spent the majority of my teaching career in Atkins, but have also taught in Keystone. Some of my favorite past-times include: spending time with family/friends, gardening/canning, and reading.

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Thank you for all you do for our students & teachers! We are lucky to have you!! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

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12:30 p.m. Activity Cancellations Update for Tuesday, April 4: Girls Soccer at Vinton has been postponed. Activity Cancellations for Tuesday, April 4: The High School Boy/Girl Track meet for tonight has been cancelled. No afternoon or evening practices and activities. No activity shuttle. The preschool family fun night has been cancelled and will possibly be rescheduled.

Activity Cancellations for Tuesday, April 4: The High School Boy/Girl Track meet for tonight has been cancelled. No afternoon or evening practices and activities. No activity shuttle. The preschool family fun night has been cancelled and will possibly be rescheduled. We are waiting to hear the status of the girls soccer meet at Vinton. Please check our website and Facebook page for information about the girls soccer meet at Vinton as it becomes available.

Today is National School Librarian Day. Thank you to our District Teacher Librarian, Bridget Speer! We appreciate all you do for our students and staff! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

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National Assistant Principals Week is April 3-7, 2023. Thank you to Ryan Junge and Craig Huegel for all you do! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Benton and Central Lutheran will dismiss tomorrow, Friday, March 31 at noon due to the National Weather service's outlook for severe weather including strong winds and storms. No afternoon or evening activities.

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Hello, my name is Emily Bishop. I am the Atkins Elementary school counselor. This is my 13th year in the district. I live in Fairfax with my husband Justin and our two sons, Ben and Miles. In my spare time I like to read, puzzle, garden, and spend time with family and friends.