February 2, 2023
We have received some questions from the community about where students will go once the new elementary school is built. The following students will go to the new elementary ...
February 1, 2023
It’s been another busy year on the technology front for Benton Community Schools. Additional web based security cameras were added at the Middle-High School and all cameras at the...
January 27, 2023
What are the odds that 3 of Benton’s alumni return to their alma mater and have made the decision to become a Benton teacher? This is most likely a fairly rare event! Benton Com...
January 26, 2023
Tama County Residents who live in Benton Community School District here is your Notice of Special Election provided by Laura Kopsa, Tama County Auditor and Commissioner of Electi...
January 25, 2023
The Facility Improvement Bond Referendum Vote for Benton Community School District will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Elections are administered through the county auditors offi...
January 24, 2023
Tama County Residents who live in Benton Community School District, here is information provided by Karen Rohrs, Tama County Elections Administrator, regarding the Special Benton ...
January 24, 2023
Iowa County Residents who live in Benton Community School District here is your Notice to Voters regarding the Special Benton Community School Election on March 7, 2023. For m...
January 24, 2023
Benton County Residents who live in Benton Community School District here is your Notice To Voters regarding the Special Benton Community School Election on March 7, 2023.
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January 24, 2023
Field trips are FINALLY back, and thanks to the Benton Community PTO, third graders at both Atkins and Keystone Elementary were able to go see the artwork of an artist they learne...
January 24, 2023
The 5th public in-person information session was held last night, Monday, January 23 - KGAN was there to report: Benton Community School District hosts public meeting to discuss b...
January 23, 2023
Centrally located in Van Horne, the new PK-6 th Elementary building balances transportation times across the large, geographic region. An estimated 530 students will attend Van...
January 20, 2023
Check out our NEW Informational Video about the planned Facility Improvements & Bond Referendum Vote for March 7, 2023.
January 18, 2023
"A picture is worth a thousand words," or so we’ve heard. Getting students’ thoughts in writing is something that many struggle with, including some of our English Language Learn...
January 13, 2023
Even at a young age, it is important for students to learn how to navigate life independently. In the special education setting at Keystone Elementary, we don’t just practice acad...
January 10, 2023
VAN HORNE, IA — The Benton Community School District School Board would like to provide an update on the superintendent hiring process. The position is open due to the retirement ...
January 9, 2023
VAN HORNE, IA — The Benton Community School District School Board would like to provide an update on the superintendent hiring process. The board recently met with staff at Grundm...
January 6, 2023
Did you know there is more than one language of love? It is said, all humans express and experience love in the same 5 ways. Physical touch, gifts, words of affirmation, acts of...
January 2, 2023
As you may be aware, the school district and board have been working on a plan to improve, expand, renovate, and modernize our school facilities. The school board and administra...
December 29, 2022
Growing up, I was blessed with some of the best grandparents in the world. One of my fondest memories is baking and decorating Christmas cookies with them each year. Year after ye...
December 21, 2022
Setting my students up for success right away in the morning is a priority in our second-grade classroom. Beginning the day on a positive note can impact student learning and rela...