My name is Jeanette Ziegenhorn. I teach both art and technology at Atkins and only art at Keystone Elementary. It is my 4th year here in Benton Community School District. I love traveling and exploring new places! My most recent adventure was to Medellin, Colombia.
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There will be two Public Information Session opportunities on Monday, January 23.
1. Central Office Board Room from 1:00-2:30 p.m., 304 1st Street, Van Horne, IA 52346
2. Atkins Elementary @ 6:30 p.m., 217 4th Avenue, Atkins, IA 52206
Pick your location to find out more about planned facility improvements and bond referendum vote on March 7, 2023.
Happy Friday!
Benton Community and Central Lutheran are on a 2-hour delay this morning, Thursday, January 19th. No morning activities or practices.
Kindergarten and Preschool Pre-Registration will be Monday, February 6, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at both Atkins Elementary & Keystone Elementary.
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My name is Amber St. John. I'm the K-6 English as a Second Language Teacher and an interventionist at Keystone Elementary and Norway Intermediate. Prior to becoming a teacher, I was a licensed massage therapist. I am blessed to be a member of the Bobcat family!
Remember, no school on Monday. Enjoy the "Spring" like temperatures outside this weekend Bobcats!
My name is Jocelyn Nimmo and I teach special education along with 3YO preschool school at Keystone Elementary. This is my 4th year teaching but 1st year in the district. Both of my stepchildren go to school in the district so I am excited to finally be a part of the Benton Community Family!
Preschool and Kindergarten registration is coming soon. If your student will be new to Benton Community for the 23/24 school year, please save the date.
The Benton Community School District School Board and Administration will be hosting a public information session on Wednesday, January 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Middle/High School Library about the planned facility improvements and bond referendum vote for March 7, 2023.
My name is Sarah White, some of you might have heard me referred to as Nurse White. I have served the children of Keystone Elementary for 5 years. It has been a great joy in my life to watch your children grow and learn at Keystone. When I am not at Keystone, you will find at The Hive, in other words, our farm. We have chickens and bees flying everywhere in the summer.
Come to the High School Sunday, January 8, watch the Youth Wrestling Tournament starting at 8:00 a.m., and check out the public poster session. Information and materials will be available about planned facility improvements for a March 7, 2023 general obligation bond referendum.
Come to the High School Saturday, January 7 starting at 8:00 a.m., watch the Wrestling meet, and check out the public poster session. Information and materials will be available about planned facility improvements for a March 7, 2023 General Obligation Bond Referendum.
Benton Community and Central Lutheran are on a 2 hour delay, Thursday, January 5th. No morning activities.
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Benton Community and Central Lutheran are closed today, Wednesday, January 4. Roads have continued to deteriorate.
Sorry for the challenges this morning. The road and weather conditions have been tricky and complicated. For the safety of our students and staff, we will be closed today.
Benton Community School and Central Lutheran are on a 2 hour delay, Wednesday, January 4th. Road conditions have changed. Thank you.
My name is Lauren Tandy, I teach second-grade at Keystone Elementary. I grew up in Benton County, but wore black and gold for the majority of my life (don't hold it against me). I love being a Bobcat, and I especially love being a Bobcat at Keystone Elementary, where I get to spend my days with some of the best staff and students!
The District Office will be closed Thursday, December 22 through Sunday, January 1. We will be open January 2, 2023 regular hours.
Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!
