Benton Community will be dismissing at 1:00 pm today, Thursday, December 11 due to anticipated weather. All activities canceled this afternoon and evening. There will be no PM Preschool. Please call the school office if your child's afternoon plan is different than their typical routine. Stay warm!
3 days ago, Central Office
Early out
Santa Claus is coming to Benton Community MS/HS! See the details in the attached fliers for when you can see him and how you can support our Food Pantry!
9 days ago, BC MS/HS
Student Council Food Pantry
Student Council Food Pantry

Benton Community and Central Lutheran will be running a 2 hour late start tomorrow, Thursday, December 4. Please remember that there are no morning activities on a late start. Also, there is no breakfast served. The AM and PM preschool session times have been adjusted.

11 days ago, Anna Selk
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Thanks for all you do to make Benton a great place to be!
16 days ago, Central Office
Miranda Bistline
Happy Thanksgiving! There will be No School Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28. School will resume on Monday, December 1.
19 days ago, Central Office
Happy Thanksgiving
NO SCHOOL - Benton Community &. Central Lutheran are CLOSED on Tuesday, November 25. This is a change from the previous announcement. Afternoon activities information will be shared by coaches and sponsors. Stay safe & warm.
19 days ago, Anna Selk
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Benton Community and Central Lutheran will be running a 2 hour late start schedule today, November 25. There will be no early dismissal. There will be no preschool today. Please remember that there are no morning activities on a late start. Also, there is no breakfast served.

19 days ago, Anna Selk
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Employment opportunities may be found at www.benton.k12.ia.us
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
20 days ago, Central Office
MS/HS Food Service Worker
Benton Community and Central Lutheran will be running a 2 hour late start schedule today, November 24. Please remember that there are no morning activities on a late start. Also, there is no breakfast served. The AM and PM preschool session times have been adjusted.
20 days ago, Anna Selk
Black Closed Sign Landscape Poster
My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is feeling at home while spending every day watching our students (including my own child) grow and thrive within the Benton Community School District.
25 days ago, Central Office
Carrie Hoffmann

The Benton Community FFA is hosting a Veterans Benefit Breakfast on Sunday. See the details below and plan to join!

about 1 month ago, Anna Selk
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My favorite thing about being a Benton Bobcat is the family atmosphere felt throughout the district.
about 1 month ago, Central Office
Amber St. John
Reminder: School Board Elections are taking place today, Tuesday, November 4th, in the Director Districts listed below. We encourage all community members to exercise your right to vote!

Director District 4: Atkins
Director District 5: Norway
Director District 6: Blairstown
about 1 month ago, Anna Selk
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Why Benton?
I was young and fresh out of college looking for a teaching gig. 16 years and 3 children later, it's HOME in every sense of the word. Great people make great things happen, and I'm glad to be a part of it!
about 2 months ago, Central Office
Samantha Happel
National School Bus Safety Week is October 20th through 24th . Drivers are urged to slow down and be aware of school buses in our Community.
about 2 months ago, Central Office
School Bus Safety Week
Tickets go on sale today!
2 months ago, BC MS/HS
musical
Employment opportunities may be found at www.benton.k12.ia.us
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
2 months ago, Central Office
Help Wanted 10.10.25
October is National Principals Month! We're celebrating our incredible leaders who guide our schools with vision, compassion, and dedication every day.
#ThankAPrincipal
2 months ago, Central Office
National Principals Month
Why Benton?
I chose to work at Benton because of the sense of community. Being able to live, work, and raise my kids in this wonderful community is something that I am so thankful for.
2 months ago, Central Office
Katie Kaiser
Employment opportunities may be found at www.benton.k12.ia.us
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong
2 months ago, Central Office
Job Opening 10.3.25