Benton MS/HS

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...