Atkins Elementary

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Benton Community will have a 12:00 p.m. (Noon) dismissal TODAY (Friday, March 24) for professional development. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Benton Community School District will make up missed/canceled school days on the following dates: May 25, May 26, May 30, May 31, and June 1. June 1 will be a noon dismissal and the last day of school for the 2022-2023 school year. If you have questions, please contact your child's school office.

My name is Bridget Speer and I serve as the Teacher Librarian for the district as well as working with the Talented and Gifted program. I grew up in northeast Iowa on a dairy farm and I wrote a book about dairy farming as part of my Master's research project. In my free time, I quilt, read, and enjoy spending time outdoors with my 3 children camping, biking, and gardening.

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 on Wednesday, March 29 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Van Horne Community Center, 558 1st Avenue, Van Horne.

We are rocking our socks! Happy World Down Syndrome Day!

Free BYSA Pre-Season Camp for K-8th grade #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

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 on Wednesday, March 29 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Van Horne Community Center, 558 1st Avenue, Van Horne.

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My name is Jen Hasenmiller, and I am one of the Reading Intervention teachers at Atkins Elementary. This is my 16th year teaching in the district. My husband, Justin, and I have twin girls and a boy on the way. Outside of school, I enjoy trail walks, reading, yoga, cooking, and spending time with my children.

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School will be closed March 13-17 for Sprig Break. School will resume on Monday, March 20. Enjoy your break!

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My name is Dawn Morris and I am the Food Service Director for Benton Community. This is my 11th school year with the district. My husband and I along with our children, Craig (20), Janelle (18) and Isaac (16) moved from the Philadelphia suburbs in 2012 and are now enjoying the peaceful, Midwest lifestyle in Van Horne.

Benton Community & Central Lutheran will be on a 2 hour delay this morning, Friday, March 10. No morning activities.

My name is Christine Neff and I am a preschool teacher at Atkins Elementary. I have been a preschool teacher for 23 years and 4 of them have been here at Benton. Being a Bobcat has been such an amazing experience. I live in Atkins with my husband Chris and my two children Colsen (5th grade) and Annalyn(3rd grade). I was born and raised in the Quad Cities where I earned my Bachelors in early childhood education from St. Ambrose University. When I am not at school, most of my time is dedicated to my family. My children are in many activities that I love supporting them in.

Benton Community & Central Lutheran will dismiss at noon today, Thursday, March 9th due to the impending weather and road conditions. No afternoon Preschool. No afternoon or evening activities.

Congratulations to the winners of the Respect Week Coloring Contest - Duncan, Olive, Kenley, Claire and Kiernan. Way to go!!!

Thank you to our Tanager Place Specialists who work with our students every day! You are appreciated!! #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

Hi! My name is Erin Van Sickle; this is my first year at Benton. I am currently the Math Interventionist at Atkins and I have loved every second of it! I have loved getting to know all the students and seeing them grow in their learning, and seeing their personalities! When I am not at Atkins, I can be found with my dog, Magnus, snuggling up and reading a new book!