Atkins Elementary

Jeanette Ziegenhorn, Art Teacher, Atkins & Keystone Elementaries I try every school year to create a project that will get all students working together. Our staff and students f...

Kayla Hahn, Instructional Coach, Atkins Elementary Building strong relationships with students at the beginning of the school year is essential for teachers. When students feel see...

Dr. James Bieschke, Superintendent As we complete a great first week of a new school year, I would like to inform you about some important updates to Iowa Code and student atten...

By Tim Lyons, Transportation Director School is back open so please keep your eyes open for the students walking to school and getting on and off the buses. Please take the time t...

Jason West, Principal, Atkins Elementary One of the highlights of this year has been the incredible collaboration between parents, teachers, and the wider community. Your involvem...

Dr. James Bieschke, Superintendent As my first year as Superintendent at Benton Community draws to a close, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for our remarkable accompli...

Keri Graveman, 4 year old Preschool Teacher, Atkins Elementary Everyone faces problems on a daily basis, not all problems can be solved the same way, but everyone can be a problem...

Dawn Morris, Food Service Director A glimpse through the lunch line at the Middle School/High School and you will notice an array of bright colors on display. The Salad Bar (more ...

Jamie Townsley, RN BSN, School Nurse, Atkins Elementary There are several health forms needed to be submitted throughout a child's elementary years. Each student at every grade l...

Emily Bishop, School Counselor, Atkins Elementary Character Strong is the new social-emotional curriculum adopted this year at Benton Community. Through engaging activities, dis...

Ashley Lueckenotto, 3rd Grade Teacher, Atkins Elementary This year Benton had the opportunity to partner with Junior Achievement. Junior Achievement is a great program for our st...

Ashley Lueckenotto, 3rd Grade Teacher, Atkins Elementary This year Benton had the opportunity to partner with Junior Achievement. Junior Achievement is a great program for our st...

Jamie Mnayer, 2nd Grade Teacher, Atkins Elementary Within our district’s literacy curriculum, there are nonfiction units that connect well with science and social studies topics....

Brianna White, LISW. CCTP-II, CCATP, Tanager Place Tanager works with school districts, including Benton, to have clinically licensed therapists and evidence-based treatment opti...

Benton Alumni: Where are you now? You are invited to fill out the Benton Community Graduate Survey . This survey is intended to be completed by graduates of Benton Community. Th...

Brylee Bastian, 1st Grade Teacher, Atkins Elementary Introducing first-grade students to the wonders of space opens up a universe of possibilities for inspiring their young minds...

Inclusion Week at Benton Community School is a time to celebrate and embrace the uniqueness of every student, regardless of any differences. This year marks the 8th anniversary of ...

Second graders at Atkins Elementary are working on improving their reading fluency. Each student works with a group of peers with similar goals from across our four classrooms. So...

Like many teachers, I am always finding ways to improve my teaching practice and give students the best education possible. I want students to feel accountable for their learning...

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