Benton MS/HS

Students in Mr. Hullett’s Senior English class recently finished their study of the book Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman. Each student produced a detailed “Gods Guide” and designe...

Schools play an important role in supporting students’ academic success as well as their social and emotional well-being. Through school-based therapy, students have access to ment...

What happens when wildfires rage, hurricanes intensify, or droughts force people to make difficult choices? In 7th grade Social Studies, students are diving into these questions as...

SkillsUSA recently competed at the ABC of Iowa competitions. Our SkillsUSA treasurer Ben Hahn wrote the following summary of the competition: On Friday a few members of SkillsUSA...

8th grade math is more than just another year of equations and homework—it’s a major turning point in students’ mathematical journey. This is the year when math starts to look and ...

Improving procedural and conceptual knowledge in math isn’t about being a “natural”; it’s about using the right study habits. Research on learning consistently shows that active pr...

Benton Community has started year 2 of DECA at the High School. DECA is a business club where students attend leadership conferences and compete in business competitions. Last year...

High school chemistry students are diving deep into the fascinating world of atoms and elements, learning how the smallest particles shape everything around us. Through lessons on ...

A balanced lifting program that includes plyometrics is essential for developing overall strength, power, and athletic performance while reducing the risk of injury. Traditional re...

This fall, our 8th-grade science class took on an exciting challenge to better understand the forces of gravity and kinetic energy. We began by learning how gravity pulls obj...

Engagement is key to successful learning, particularly with an emphasis on vocabulary in the English classroom. This fall, freshmen took a deep dive into mastering vocabulary words...

We started the Halloween festivities a little early in Sophomore English with our Monstrum Poetica Blackout Poetry Unit! Students were tasked with exploring the eerie world of mo...

This summer, members of the Benton Spanish Club embarked on an unforgettable educational journey across Spain and Germany. Our group began their travels in Germany, where we visite...

This season, the Benton Theatre department invites audiences to experience SpongeBob the Musical — a colorful, high-energy production that’s not only entertaining but also an inc...

As a Physical Education teacher and Coach in the Benton Community School District, the weight room and its complementary locations are extremely important to me. As such, this summ...

Benton Community’s World History class serves as a graduation requirement, and is generally the social studies class taken by students during their sophomore year of high school. I...

Homecoming buttons, murals around the school and community, props and backdrops for the Band, Musical and Play, staff appreciation mugs, and the annual Blood Drive, all events, act...

In smaller communities, traditions like homecoming are more than just a football game or parade—they are the heartbeat of the community. Each year, alumni, students, families, and ...

As a new school year begins, students and teachers alike embark on a fresh academic journey filled with goals, challenges, and opportunities. One of the most important steps in set...

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...