Benton MS/HS

Whether you step foot in Atkins, Norway, Keystone, or the Middle School/High School, one thing is for certain: Benton is truly a place to belong. Each building has its own persona...

Benton Community High School welcomed students and staff back for the 2026–2027 school year with its annual Welcome Back Pep Rally. This year’s message focused on “Closing the G...

Benton Community School District students and staff returned to several updated facilities this fall, thanks to a busy summer of campus improvements designed to enhance the studen...

The landscape of public education in Iowa continues to change, and the word choice has become increasingly prominent. At Benton Community, we know families have choices when it ...

Our new staff and teacher leaders kicked off the 2026-2027 school year with an exciting opportunity for focused preparation and community building. In the morning, new to Benton t...

I’m excited to begin my 35th year in education and 34th year at Benton Community Schools. As a proud Benton Community graduate, I feel incredibly fortunate to serve the district ...

School bus safety is a shared responsibility among drivers, students, families and motorists. Students should arrive at their bus stop on time, remain a safe distance from the roa...

As our hallways have quieted down for the summer, it is a time to reflect on the incredible school year we have shared at Benton Community. A school district is so much more than ...

My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is the people and the strong sense of community that makes Benton such a special place. From the first day I arrived, it was clear that Bento...

The Transition Alliance Program (TAP) at Benton Community helps connect students with disabilities to the resources and support they need to successfully transition to life after h...

Benton Community School District is dedicated to providing a quality education for a lifetime of learning. To support this mission, we believe that maintaining the health and welln...

This year marked a major step forward for our school’s esports program as participation, competition, and school involvement all continued to grow in the program’s second season. W...

Every year, there is a special week set aside to show teachers extra appreciation. Student Council was very busy coordinating a variety of activities and treats for May 4th-8th at ...

Recently in 7th grade health, students completed their chapter on First Aid. As part of that chapter, they learned how to perform CPR. CPR is a valuable skill to know as you never ...

I teach life science at Benton Community, where I work with students in both biology and human biology courses. My classroom is built around helping students understand how living ...

Across the state of Iowa, schools are prioritizing opportunities for students to earn Industry-Recognized Credentials (IRCs). These credentials are attached to their diploma, provi...

The Benton girls golf team is making an early statement in the 2026 spring season, racing out to an impressive undefeated start. Through their opening competitions, the team holds ...

School libraries have long stood as the heart of education—once quiet spaces filled with books where students used card catalogs and encyclopedias chasing knowledge. Over the years...

On Friday, April 10th, Benton Middle School and High School students attended a presentation by Raymond Fiedler, a former special agent who now works in the Iowa Department of Publ...

At Benton Community, our music department is a busy and vibrant hub for creativity, collaboration, and personal expression. Amidst the fast pace and pressures of today’s world, Ban...