
The Benton Community shop class is taking orders for custom cornhole boards. All profits are being donated to Benton Skills USA. Orders are due by Friday, January 31. 
If you have any questions, please contact Jacob Reid at jreid@benton.k12.ia.us


Every Minute Counts Toward Student Success!


Kindergarten and Preschool Pre-Registration will be held Monday, February 10, 2025 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at both Atkins and Keystone Elementaries. Current students will be sent a link prior to February 10 to pre-register online. 


#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong


Benton CSD & Central Lutheran will be CLOSED today, Tuesday, January 21.  More information will come later this morning regarding planned activities. Stay safe and warm!


Absences Add Up!
Missing just 2 days a month means a child misses 10% of the school year.
#SCHOOLEVERYDAY


Due to the cold temperatures, Benton Community and Central Lutheran will be running a 2 hour late start schedule on Tuesday, January 21. 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 also been adjusted. 


Kindergarten and Preschool Pre-Registration will be held Monday, February 10, 2025 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at both Atkins and Keystone Elementaries. Current students will be sent a link prior to February 10 to pre-register online. 


Just a reminder there will be no school today, Monday, January 20, due to staff professional development. 
#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong


Preschool Schedule Change:
Wednesday, January 15 will now be 4 yr old PK only
Friday, January 17 (early out) there will be NO PK
This schedule change is for both Atkins and Keystone Elementaries.


Are you tough enough? 
Attending school regularly is a challenge that makes you stronger. 


Please remember there is NO Early Dismissal this Wednesday, January 15.
There will be an Early Dismissal  this Friday, January 17 at 1:00 p.m.


Kindergarten and Preschool Pre-Registration will be held Monday, February 10, 2025 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at both Atkins and Keystone Elementaries. Current students will be sent a link prior to February 10 to pre-register online. 


Preschool Schedule Change:
Wednesday, January 15 will now be 4 yr old PK only
Friday, January 17 (early out) there will be NO PK
This schedule change is for both Atkins and Keystone Elementaries.


Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow
Attendance Works


Every School Day Counts


#BeABobcat
#APlaceToBelong


Wishing you a wonderful Holiday Season!
School will be closed December 23 through January 1. 
School will resume on Thursday, January 2. 


What do you love most about working at Benton?
The kids; greeting them and asking how they are doing.


Interested in serving as a Junior Achievement volunteer? There are still opportunities to participate in the 2024-25 school year! This program supports a school-community connection and helps our students learn about topics related to financial literacy, work-readiness, and entrepreneurship. If you are interested in learning more about how you can help, please reach out to Anna Selk at Central Office. 

