In February, the Iowa Department of Education announced the first annual Iowa School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest. The inaugural theme is “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes”.
Benton Community students in 5th, 7th and 8th grades are currently creating posters that will showcase their creativity while also spreading the word about school bus safety throughout Iowa.
Winning artists will receive recognition from the Department in May. Prints of winning posters will be made available across the state in time for National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 19-23, 2026). The winning posters in each division will also advance to the national competition.