Benton MS/HS

Prior to the dreaded C-word, Covid, the middle/high school building would have monthly birthday celebrations where one department would bring in a variety of treats for the staff o...

Imagine taking a class that produces a real product that has to be conceptualized, created, and sold throughout the school year. Yearbook is exactly that. The yearbook students sta...

In a dynamic 7th grade Social Studies classroom, students recently completed a powerful unit focused on global issues, specifically rural poverty in Guatemala and Malawi. Centered ...

On Thursday, May 1, 2025 members of the Benton Community National Honor Society will be heading out into the communities to offer assistance in any ways we can as we organize and...

As students get older, the math classes can move away from hands-on activities and manipulatives. However, with our new 7-12 curriculum, we have several opportunities to learn in ...

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The Benton boys golf team started practice for the 2025 season on March 24. The Bobcats are returning two varsity players from last year, senior Ryan Spina and sophomore Braiden Mo...

This year will be the first year our SkillsUSA chapter will compete at the state competitions. SkillsUSA offers over sixty-five different competitions that allow for a wide varie...

Foundation of Science I students are increasingly diving into the wonders of space science, with a particular focus on star formation and classification. In Foundation of Science I...

In Freshman English, students have just begun an exciting new unit on Of Mice and Men , where they will focus on identifying themes and gathering textual evidence to support the...

A fitness test in physical education is an essential tool used to assess an individual's physical capabilities and overall health. These tests are designed to measure various aspec...

In classrooms across the country, a quiet but powerful force is shaping the future: positive teacher-student relationships. Research consistently shows that when teachers build str...

Schools play a vital role in preparing students for their futures, but many young people graduate without a clear idea of the career paths available to them. To bridge the gap thi...

In October the Benton Community Spanish Club hosted a special Día de los Muertos activity at the Newhall Library, bringing the rich traditions of the holiday to local children and ...

The 8th-grade boys' basketball teams have had an exciting season, with each team showing impressive growth. The A team, currently boasting a strong 6-2 record, has demonstrated exc...

This semester my classroom has the opportunity to welcome Jon Purdy to our classroom. Mr. Purdy joins us as a student teacher from the University of Iowa. His time in the classroom...

In Fitness and Conditioning class this year Mr. Embretson and I have put a strong emphasis on speed and agility. We have created a Google Form for the students to record their perf...

Language evolves with time. New words come along to replace old ones in a never ending cycle. To give students some insight on just how much the language they speak every day has c...

Pickleball is rapidly becoming a growing sport with more than a 1000% growth since 2013. With the growth we are seeing courts popping up in communities everywhere or tennis courts ...

After 27 years at Benton Community, I’ve decided to hang up my network cables and call it a career. As technology coordinator during that time, I have witnessed an incredible amoun...