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

March 24, 2026
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...

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...

March 5, 2026
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...

March 4, 2026
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...

February 24, 2026
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 ...

February 18, 2026
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...

February 12, 2026
After teaching in multiple buildings, grade levels, and districts, my students have taught me something important: while I am responsible for providing instruction, accommodations,...

February 5, 2026
In Foods 1, our focus is on learning the foundational skills needed for safe and effective kitchen use. Since this class includes both 9th and 10th graders, we’re starting with the...

January 29, 2026
The Seal of Biliteracy recognizes high school students who have demonstrated proficiency in English and another language, celebrating the academic and real-world value of multiling...

January 27, 2026
Last weekend, our robotics teams competed at the league championship. The experience was a valuable success. Every student walked away having learned something new—about problem-so...

January 20, 2026
Benton Community Middle/High School is proud to celebrate 8 years as a Unified Champion School. Over the years, students have taken part in all kinds of inclusive activities—Lunch ...
