
May 29, 2026
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...

May 20, 2026
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...

May 15, 2026
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...

May 13, 2026
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 ...

May 12, 2026
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 ...

May 7, 2026
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 ...

April 30, 2026
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...

April 23, 2026
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 ...

April 21, 2026
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...

April 16, 2026
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...

April 15, 2026
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...

Exploring Exponential Equations in Algebra 2; Written by: Jeff Zittergruen, High School Math Teacher
April 8, 2026
Currently in Algebra 2, students are starting to explore exponential equations. In our current unit, students are working on writing equations that model exponential growth/decay ...

April 3, 2026
The Benton Community Girls Wrestling team earned academic all-state team honors during the 2025-2026 season by the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association. To qualify for...

April 1, 2026
From the first rehearsals in August to a grand finale in our nation’s capital, the Benton Community Middle and High School choir departments have shared a year defined by musical e...

March 26, 2026
In February, the Iowa Department of Education announced the first annual Iowa School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest. The inaugural theme is “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes”. Benton C...

March 25, 2026
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March 24, 2026
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March 19, 2026
Benton Community 7th graders are hard at work in the math classroom. Outside of taking notes, homework, and assessments, it is important for students to learn in an engaging way. A...

March 18, 2026
As the director of the high school band I have the privilege of working with some of the best, brightest, and most well rounded students Benton Community has to offer, those of cou...

March 12, 2026
Every year, the middle school students are given the opportunity to participate in the Solo and Ensemble contest that we hold at the high school. This year's event was on March 5th...
