
September 17, 2025
Each spring, 8th and 10th grade students at Benton Community Middle/High School participate in the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) for science. The ISASP is t...

September 11, 2025
Time is running out to sign up for a job shadow! This is a critically important activity to participate in while you're in high school! Please see the information below on options...

September 10, 2025
The Counseling Office has been active as we begin the new school year. Student schedules have been updated and finalized, ensuring that each student is placed in the appropriate...

August 27, 2025
The annual New Teacher Orientation Day has become a tradition that brings together Benton’s teacher leaders and new staff to launch the school year with collaboration, learning, an...

August 21, 2025
Welcome, Bobcat Families, Staff & Supporters! We’re excited to kick off another great year at Benton Community! Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to the district, t...

June 10, 2025
After 17 unforgettable years, it's time for me to say goodbye to Benton Community Schools. Benton has been a place that has been so much more than just where I worked. It has been ...

June 5, 2025
As we head into the summer months, I want to thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s growth and well-being. While summer offers a well-deserved break ...

Psst…Did You Hear about the Free Breakfast Situation? Written by: Dawn Morris, Food Service Director
May 20, 2025
Breakfast plays a crucial role in setting students up for success throughout the school day. Eating a healthy breakfast provides the energy and nutrients the body and brain need to...

May 16, 2025
The month of April was a busy, but successful one, in the Benton Art Department. The month started with our Annual Benton Art Show at the Middle School/ High School, and ended wit...

May 13, 2025
Each May, 7th grade students have the opportunity to attend a Financial Literacy Fair at the Linn Regional Center, organized by the Workplace Learning Connection. Throughout the ye...

May 7, 2025
In the midst of the fourth quarter, the energy at the Middle School/ High Schools is high and the pace is fast — it truly feels like a sprint to the finish line! From State Testing...

May 6, 2025
In 1991, Iowa became the first state in the nation to offer wheelchair events to middle and high school students, paving the way for greater inclusion in athletics. This progressiv...

May 1, 2025
Benton Community High School is bringing a new spark to science education with the use of Positive Physics, a digital learning platform being used in science classrooms. Thanks to...

April 22, 2025
Last year marked the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons, the world’s most popular tabletop role-playing game. To celebrate, Benton’s Dungeons and Dragons Club continues to offe...

April 17, 2025
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...

April 16, 2025
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...

April 15, 2025
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 ...

April 7, 2025
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...

April 4, 2025
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 ...

April 2, 2025
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