Benton MS/HS

For many Benton students’ art class is about more than just completing the assignments. Student-led art projects allow students to make creative decisions, and build leadership ski...

Benton’s Homecoming week brought students and staff together with the theme “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” Activities included dress-up days, Powderpuff football, a free ice cream soci...

Seventh grade students started the year strong by learning about book genres and new books available within those genres. With the huge help from Lorie Kesl and Chris Frimml, each ...

At Benton Community Middle School our school schedule is designed around an even and odd day rotation, providing students and teachers with a consistent yet balanced learning exper...

Empowering students through choice boosts engagement, builds responsibility, and honors individual learning styles! To set our students up for success, we introduce student choice...

When you think about special education, you tend to think about special educators, but there are also our associates. Special education is a job that can’t be done without them. Th...

Students currently enrolled in Kirkwood Community College courses met with Mike Jacobsen and Tara Weber from Kirkwood on August 27 to learn strategies for success in college-level ...

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 ...