Benton MS/HS

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

At Benton Community, our American Government classroom has become a vibrant hub for civic engagement, challenging students to explore beyond traditional history lessons. Ami...

In military terms, an “offset strategy” is some strategic positioning that seeks to maintain an advantage over a long period of time, or otherwise shift strategic paradigms so th...

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...

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...

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...

Each semester, seventh grade students read a whole class novel by April Henry. The main character in the novel uses a guide dog and students are able to learn more about the differ...

The Benton 8th grade boys’ basketball program had a strong and memorable 2026 season, highlighted by growth, teamwork, and steady improvement across all three teams. The A-team fin...

As a new teacher to Benton Community I am getting to know many new students and families as well as making connections with families that I already knew. When I tell people that ...

National History Day (NHD) is a year-long academic program and competition that encourages students to explore historical topics in depth. This year, 7 8th Grade students have ch...

After teaching in multiple buildings, grade levels, and districts, my students have taught me something important: while I am responsible for providing instruction, accommodations,...