Atkins Elementary

Art gives students the opportunity to explore materials such as paint, clay, and multiple drawing tools in new ways. It is also an opportunity to connect with other topics/subjec...

Character Strong is a new curriculum for Benton Community this year which focuses on Social Emotional Well Being. This month the focus is on Gratitude. Gratitude is defined in t...

At Benton Community, we know that in order for all students to be successful in the general education setting there has to be consistent collaboration between the general educatio...

Happy Fall Y’All! One staple in Benton County that shouts fall is upon us is spending the day at Bloomsbury Farms in Atkins. Atkins Elementary was able to enjoy this attraction th...

Benton Community Elementary Schools partner with the Benton County Naturalists every year. The Naturalists visit the elementary classrooms a few times throughout the school year t...

On Wednesday, September 20, Mrs. Gleason’s third grade students celebrated Constitution Day with Ms. Bolar’s kindergarten class. Third graders buddied up with a kindergarten stu...

Atkins Elementary School turned into a canvas of creativity as students enthusiastically participated in International Dot Day by decorating their classrooms and dressing up in a ...

It’s a brand new school year and Kindergarten is a buzz with learning. In Ms. Bolar’s Beehive every student is a worker bee. They work to complete their jobs and show the Bobcat w...

The start of the school year for all employees begins with professional development and our annual opening ceremony in the MS/HS auditorium. This event has stood the test of time ...

At Benton Community, Instructional Coaches use the Student-Centered Coaching approach when supporting teachers. This approach places the needs, interests, and learning goals of st...

Dear Benton Bobcats, The City of Atkins has issued an advisory to boil all water before consumption. Due to this situation, the Atkins Elementary building and specifically the fo...

The spaces throughout Benton Community were alive with anticipation and enthusiasm as students and staff came together for a highly anticipated first day of school on Wednesday, A...

Benton Community Schools Transportation Department, like the rest of the nation, is experiencing a school bus driver shortage. With less than one week left until the start of the ...

Please CLICK HERE for the 2023-2024 Free & Reduced Meal Application and apply online. For more information please CLICK HERE .

As we wrapped up another successful school year it is time to reflect on our success and celebrations. We have not only focused on academic progress but also focused heavily on th...

The Classes of 2027 and 2028 combined to have a fantastic school year in our Middle School. We implemented some new learning opportunities this year. Microcourses were designed by...

The Benton Theatre department would like to invite students in grades K-8 to join us for Rising Stars Theatre Camp. The camp will be held on June 5th - 9th and June 12th - 16th. T...

Mary started working at Benton in the fall of 1997, when her youngest started 3rd grade. Before that she volunteered at the Atkins center and substituted for food service in 3 of...

When you walk into Ms. Bolar’s Kindergarten classroom all the students will tell you about their Desk Pets. So you may be wondering, what is a desk pet? They are a friend, learne...