
October 15, 2026
At Norway, our PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System) program is taking it to the next level and having students help to enforce the positive behaviors. 6th grade students a...

Student-Led Art Projects; Written by: Nathan Platt, Art Teacher, Norway Intermediate & Middle School
October 13, 2026
For many Benton students’ art class is about more than just completing the assignments. Student-led art projects allow students to make creative decisions, and build leadership ski...

September 29, 2026
Student Council is off and running at Norway Intermediate! Each year, students have the opportunity to run for Student Council and take on a leadership role within our school. Stud...

September 16, 2026
Two of my passions in life are working with kids and being active. It is so much fun when those two things come together. That is exactly what happens with Norway Running Club. I a...

September 8, 2026
Starting a new teaching career comes with plenty of excitement, and plenty of questions. To help first and second year teachers feel supported as they grow into their roles, Bento...

September 3, 2026
Whether you step foot in Atkins, Norway, Keystone, or the Middle School/High School, one thing is for certain: Benton is truly a place to belong. Each building has its own persona...

August 28, 2026
Benton Community School District students and staff returned to several updated facilities this fall, thanks to a busy summer of campus improvements designed to enhance the studen...

August 27, 2026
The landscape of public education in Iowa continues to change, and the word choice has become increasingly prominent. At Benton Community, we know families have choices when it ...

August 20, 2026
School bus safety is a shared responsibility among drivers, students, families and motorists. Students should arrive at their bus stop on time, remain a safe distance from the roa...

June 10, 2026
As our hallways have quieted down for the summer, it is a time to reflect on the incredible school year we have shared at Benton Community. A school district is so much more than ...

June 3, 2026
As we close the doors on another incredible school year, I want to take a few moments to celebrate the accomplishments, growth, and resilience of our students, staff, and families....

May 21, 2026
This May, 5th grade students at Norway Intermediate were able to showcase their knowledge of financial literacy at a simulation called Biztown! Benton uses Junior Achievement curri...

May 15, 2026
This year marked a major step forward for our school’s esports program as participation, competition, and school involvement all continued to grow in the program’s second season. W...

May 6, 2026
Children’s literature is a powerful teaching tool that helps children understand the social world around them. Books provide an engaging way for children to learn appropriate socia...

April 29, 2026
Most teachers have very high expectations when it comes to learning outcomes for their students. Most teachers place a lot of pressure on themselves and their students to “do their...

April 22, 2026
Today’s Task: Write a six-paragraph sentence that uses two simple sentences, two compound sentences, and two complex sentence. If you were a sixth grade student in writing class ...

April 21, 2026
School libraries have long stood as the heart of education—once quiet spaces filled with books where students used card catalogs and encyclopedias chasing knowledge. Over the years...

April 14, 2026
5th grade ELO (Extended Learning Opportunities) students explored the question, “Can we plant crops on the moon?” Students worked in teams to choose a crop and design an experiment...

April 9, 2026
One of the many reasons I became a teacher was because I love to interact with kids. When it comes to classroom management I believe that the better relationship I h...

March 26, 2026
In February, the Iowa Department of Education announced the first annual Iowa School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest. The inaugural theme is “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes”. Benton C...
