Benton MS/HS

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...

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...