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Spotlight
New for 26-26 / Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher
- Kody Beller
New for 26-27 / High School Ag Education/Industrial Tech Teacher
- Zach Brecht
New for 26-27 / Keystone School Counselor
- Larry Carlson
New for 26-27 / High School English Teacher
- Kylie Christensen
New for 26-27 / K-3 Art & Technology @ Keystone & Atkins Elementary
- Ryan Fisher
New for 26-27 / Middle School Science Teacher
- Lindsey Maston
New for 26-27 / Special Education Teacher @ Atkins Elementary
- Abby Petrzelka
New for 26-27 / 2nd Grade Teacher @ Atkins Elementary
- Natalie Prohaska
New for 26-27 / TAG Teacher @ Norway Intermediate
- Deb Siebenga
New for 26-27 / Middle School Math Teacher
- Shari Stoll
New for 26-27 / Middle School Social Studies Teacher
- Daniel Woods
Benton In Video
WHY US
Bobcat Way
We boast both the benefits of a small town atmosphere with the rich advantages of being located in a prosperous area of Iowa, and we call the benefits and core values we embody, THE BOBCAT WAY!
Community Traditions
Our school district embraces the best of each of our community's rich traditions and celebrations and combines those strengths as the foundation and character of our school district.
Small Class Sizes
Our elementary schools average 19 students per classroom. For next year, we anticipate an additional section of Kindergarten and 1st grade!
Focus on Literacy
Our district participates in the Literacy Project, sponsored by the Iowa Department of Education. We are focusing on literacy and reading in our elementary classrooms and will provide acceleration and enrichment for our students K-6th .
Technology
We are a one-to-one laptop or iPad school for all of our students. Students use either Chromebooks or iPads, depending on their age.
Geographic Footprint
Benton Community School District's geographic footprint covers 342 square miles and includes the communities of Atkins, Blairstown, Elberon, Keystone, Newhall, Norway, Van Horne, and Watkins.