Keystone Elementary

Below is absentee voting information for the upcoming Benton Community School District Voter Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) on March 5, 2024. Absentee ballo...

Absentee Voting: February 14 - First day for mail and in-person absentee voting at the County Auditor's Office February 19 - Final day to request a mailed absentee ballot ...

In second grade, students have been working hard on how to put together an opinion piece. We have discussed opening our writing with an introduction that includes our opinion, and...

Free & Reduced Price meal applications may be submitted at any time during the school year. If eligible, benefits are extended through the end of the school year, plus the firs...

Every student deserves to have their voice heard in the classroom, but this can be easier said than done. It can be challenging as a teacher to balance the students who are always...

Just prior to Christmas break Benton Community delivered a Promethean interactive panel to each of their six Kindergarten classrooms. These interactive TVs replace the need for cl...

In a celebration of the holiday season, students from AK to 3rd grade at Atkins and Keystone elementaries immersed themselves in a month-long Nutcracker project throughout Decembe...

Each day during morning meetings students are asked a question of the day. Students sit in a circle and pass around a blue dinosaur to share their answers. Passing the dinosaur re...

Art gives students the opportunity to explore materials such as paint, clay, and multiple drawing tools in new ways. It is also an opportunity to connect with other topics/subjec...

Benton Community 3rd graders engage in several hands-on life science learning opportunities during the first semester. They explore the structures and functions of a seed and the ...

Playdough is an important tool in kindergarten growth. It is utilized in many ways. It may look like play when walking into the classroom but it helps develop student fine motor s...

Have you heard your elementary kiddo singing, chanting, or talking about R.E.S.P.E.C.T.? This month our Character Strong curriculum highlights the character quality respect. The c...

The start of the school year for all employees begins with professional development and our annual opening ceremony in the MS/HS auditorium. This event has stood the test of time ...

The spaces throughout Benton Community were alive with anticipation and enthusiasm as students and staff came together for a highly anticipated first day of school on Wednesday, A...

Benton Community Schools Transportation Department, like the rest of the nation, is experiencing a school bus driver shortage. With less than one week left until the start of the ...

Effective communication between school and home is crucial for a child's overall development and success in education. It helps foster a supportive and collaborative environment t...

Please CLICK HERE for the 2023-2024 Free & Reduced Meal Application and apply online. For more information please CLICK HERE .

As we wrapped up another successful school year it is time to reflect on our success and celebrations. We have not only focused on academic progress but also focused heavily on th...

The Classes of 2027 and 2028 combined to have a fantastic school year in our Middle School. We implemented some new learning opportunities this year. Microcourses were designed by...

My favorite thing about teaching is building long lasting relationships with new students and families every year. When students feel valued, heard, and loved, even the most reluc...