Atkins Elementary

Physical education class provides students with the opportunity to learn through movement during collaborative and cooperative lessons and activities. PE supports the development ...

During December, we try to experience the joy of giving rather than receiving. It can be a very hard concept to understand at this age so to make it more concrete we “go shopping...

Every Fall, Winter, and Spring, all students in Alternative Kindergarten through 6th grade are given a statewide test that assesses their reading fluency. The testing at each grad...

As the Teacher Librarian for the district, I have the opportunity to guide all learners in their reading journeys. According to the Iowa School Library Program Standards, “The Tea...

Patriotic and Winter music flow throughout the halls of our elementary and intermediate buildings! Students are busily preparing for our upcoming Veteran’s Day and Winter programs...

My art room is a place filled with smiles and laughter. And sometimes tears of frustration. Most days I am greeted with excitement and anticipation from my students. They are r...

What smells good, has science and math components, gives students writing opportunities, allows students to learn about tall tales, and is extra tasty? APPLES! For second-grade ...

Each year students in AK, Kindergarten and First Grade have the opportunity to take home books at their level for nightly reading at home. This home school partnership is one way ...

Benton Community Schools Celebrate National School Lunch Week To recognize the National School Lunch Program, Benton Community Schools celebrated National School Lunch Week fro...

Kindergarteners learn about apples.

What lifts you? What makes you happy? Atkins Elementary students were asked these questions and then asked to participate in making a #WhatLiftsYou interactive piece of art for th...

Reminder, there will be an Early Dismissal this Wednesday, September 22 at 12:00 p.m. for all grades.

On Tuesday, September 14, students at Atkins and Keystone Elementary celebrated International Dot Day. Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration. ...

A new school year means a lot of things. New routines. New friendships. New faces. We have had a great first few weeks of school welcoming back both returning a...

High School Student Council is selling t-shirts for 2021 Homecoming. We have two types of shirts. One shirt for the theme, "We Got the Beat" and a second shirt for the victory o...

SAVE THE DATE! Sept 19th Benton Community Student Council will be painting Bobcat heads on driveways. See the attached information to sign up. Thank you for your suppor...

What makes second grade extra exciting at the beginning of a new school year? For Benton Community students it’s the thrill of going buggy for insects! Second graders love bugs! W...

Benton Community School District “Quality Education For a Lifetime of Learning” Dear Parents/Guardians, We are excited for the 2021-2022 school year and look fo...

JUN 15, 2021 Benton Community will share information about registration for all students soon! Preschool and kindergarten registration does begin early. Please reach out to reg...

One simple note can change your day. One simple act of kindness can change someone else’s day. Positive Post-it Day was created in 2014 by a young high school student...