Benton MS/HS

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Course Planning Underway for the 2026–2027 School Year Benton Middle School/High School has officially begun the course planning process for the 2026–2027 school year. Starting e...

It feels like every week there is a new trend that sweeps through the high school. From YOLO to bussin’ to sus, these phrases all fizzle out relatively quickly. The newest phrase b...

Students in Mr. Hullett’s Senior English class recently finished their study of the book Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman. Each student produced a detailed “Gods Guide” and designe...

Schools play an important role in supporting students’ academic success as well as their social and emotional well-being. Through school-based therapy, students have access to ment...

What happens when wildfires rage, hurricanes intensify, or droughts force people to make difficult choices? In 7th grade Social Studies, students are diving into these questions as...

SkillsUSA recently competed at the ABC of Iowa competitions. Our SkillsUSA treasurer Ben Hahn wrote the following summary of the competition: On Friday a few members of SkillsUSA...

8th grade math is more than just another year of equations and homework—it’s a major turning point in students’ mathematical journey. This is the year when math starts to look and ...

Improving procedural and conceptual knowledge in math isn’t about being a “natural”; it’s about using the right study habits. Research on learning consistently shows that active pr...

Benton Community has started year 2 of DECA at the High School. DECA is a business club where students attend leadership conferences and compete in business competitions. Last year...

High school chemistry students are diving deep into the fascinating world of atoms and elements, learning how the smallest particles shape everything around us. Through lessons on ...

A balanced lifting program that includes plyometrics is essential for developing overall strength, power, and athletic performance while reducing the risk of injury. Traditional re...

This fall, our 8th-grade science class took on an exciting challenge to better understand the forces of gravity and kinetic energy. We began by learning how gravity pulls obj...

Engagement is key to successful learning, particularly with an emphasis on vocabulary in the English classroom. This fall, freshmen took a deep dive into mastering vocabulary words...