Atkins Elementary

Scary Skeletons! October might make you think of Halloween and skeletons….but if you are a third grader at Atkins Elementary you are also learning about the bones in our body for ...

Our preschoolers took a very exciting field trip to Bloomsbury Farm on Monday, September 28th, thanks to our wonderful PTO! From the moment we arrived, there was something fun ...

During the month of September, each class at Atkins Elementary paired with another grade/class to collaborate on ‘Respect’. Students were taught a Character Strong definition of r...

One of our first themes of the year in Alternative Kindergarten is “Farms,” where students dive into learning about farm animals, farm structures, and the food grown by farmers. T...

Our professional learning this year centers around Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and creating learning experiences that support every student. We are focusing on practical st...

The school playground is the starting point for social development during the first few weeks of the academic year. For Kindergarten through 3rd grade students, recess is far more...

Whether you step foot in Atkins, Norway, Keystone, or the Middle School/High School, one thing is for certain: Benton is truly a place to belong. Each building has its own persona...

Benton Community School District students and staff returned to several updated facilities this fall, thanks to a busy summer of campus improvements designed to enhance the studen...

The landscape of public education in Iowa continues to change, and the word choice has become increasingly prominent. At Benton Community, we know families have choices when it ...

School bus safety is a shared responsibility among drivers, students, families and motorists. Students should arrive at their bus stop on time, remain a safe distance from the roa...

As our hallways have quieted down for the summer, it is a time to reflect on the incredible school year we have shared at Benton Community. A school district is so much more than ...

As the 2025–2026 school year comes to a close, we celebrate a year filled with growth, learning, and meaningful connections. Our students demonstrated perseverance, curiosi...

Field Day is one of my favorite days of the year! It is a day filled with fun, laughter, and lots of exciting activities. Students participate in a variety of games and challenges ...

Co-teaching in an elementary classroom allows general education and special education teachers to work together to support all students. This approach benefits students with IEPs b...

On April 23rd, in celebration of Arbor Day, students in Mrs. Cherveny’s 2nd grade class partnered with the Benton County Conservation naturalists to assist with a tree planting pro...

April 22nd was Earth Day and students at Atkins celebrated all week long. Students were involved in a coloring contest, wore “Earthly” colors, picked up trash around the school, a...

School libraries have long stood as the heart of education—once quiet spaces filled with books where students used card catalogs and encyclopedias chasing knowledge. Over the years...

There are several health forms needed to be submitted throughout a child's elementary years. Each student at every grade level is required by the Iowa Immunization Law to have a ...

Our district’s school counseling program is designed to support the growth and success of EVERY student. The school counselor is not just someone students see when there is a probl...

Every year on March 21, is a day dedicated to celebrating people with down syndrome. “ Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused when an unusual cell division results in an extra...