Norway Intermediate

"I chose Benton Community because my family lives in this district, my kids had started attending Benton Community, and my wife had accepted a teaching position at Norway."

Almost 85% of school districts in Iowa have a VPPEL in place to help pay for maintenance and improvements.

Teamwork is a core value at Benton. Early outs on Wednesdays provide our staff with time for collaboration. Increasing capacity in the area of writing and Universal Design for Learning were two of the focuses within our system today.

There are tax calculators that help estimate the impact of the VPPEL on your property tax. They take pieces like the state property roll-backs into consideration. Want to get an estimate for your property? Our team at Central Office can help with that! Benton CSD Central Office 319-228-8701, x-1503

School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, February 14. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

1700 voter & stakeholder survey responses led to the priority areas set by the board. 1. Safety & Security Enhancements 2. HVAC Updates 3. Indoor Renovations 4. Outdoor Renovations

School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Friday, February 9. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

If you want to learn more about the VPPEL yourself or have information about the VPPEL shared with a group you're part of, you can reach out to our team at Central Office and we will arrange a time to meet or visit on the phone. Benton CSD Central Office 319-228-8701, ext-1503

Funds generated from the VPPEL would be used for renovations to outdoor areas at all attendance centers. Examples of those renovations could include tuckpoint work, landscaping, signage, playgrounds, doors, roof repair, and more.

Benton Retiree Luncheon Monday, February 19, 2024 Benton Community MS/HS 12:00-1:30 pm We had such a positive experience bringing people together in August, we'd like to do it again! Former staff will have the opportunity to connect with each other, connect with current staff, and hear Dr. Bieschke provide an update on the state of the district in a "Bobcat Pulse" conversation. This event is open to any former employee from Benton Community. Please RSVP on or before February 15 to Karen Lough at 319-228-8701 or klough@benton.k12.ia.us.

Join KCRG-TV9 and the First Alert Storm Team for our 2nd ever "Weather Academy: Extra Credit" event on Wednesday, April 3 from 4:00 pm to 6:30 p.m. at Benton High School. This extension of the First Alert Storm Team’s Weather Academy visits aims to bring the excitement and fun of weather and science to communities all across the TV9 viewing area. Beginning at 4:00pm, everyone is welcome to come explore emergency vehicles, meet local first responders, take part in hands-on activities, test their WeatherWise knowledge, and meet some of the TV9 team. This all leads up to a LIVE weather science showcase with fun experiments from the First Alert Storm Team. Join us at Benton Community High School starting at 4 pm on April 3rd. The event is free and open to the public, you do not need to be a Benton Community family to attend.

What is your favorite thing about being a bobcat? Alex shares, "The adults and students I get to work with make my job enjoyable. Seeing students strive for success is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever experienced, and I see this happening at Benton every day."

February 5-9, 2024 is National School Counseling Week. Thank you to our wonderful School Counselors for all you do for our students and staff!

#BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong

HVAC updates in each building throughout the district is a priority area for the funds that would be generated by the VPPEL.

Benton Retiree Luncheon Monday, February 19, 2024 Benton Community MS/HS 12:00-1:30 pm We had such a positive experience bringing people together in August, we'd like to do it again! Former staff will have the opportunity to connect with each other, connect with current staff, and hear Dr. Bieschke provide an update on the state of the district in a "Bobcat Pulse" conversation. This event is open to any former employee from Benton Community. Please RSVP on or before February 15 to Karen Lough at 319-228-8701 or klough@benton.k12.ia.us.

Funds generated from the VPPEL would be used to complete renovations to indoor learning environments. Examples of those renovations could include flooring, wall coverings, ceilings/lighting, electrical, ADA accessibility and more.

"I chose Benton because from the time I first interviewed, I have felt appreciated, wanted and respected. This is truly a special place to work. GO BOBCATS!"

One of the priority areas identified to address with the funds from the VPPEL is safety and security enhancements in all attendance centers throughout the district.

School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, January 31. #BeABobcat #APlaceToBelong