Benton Community School District

It has been a joy to work with your students this year in music. Throughout all the grades, we use music to teach social emotional themes of respect, responsibility, kindness, grow...

Last year marked the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons, the world’s most popular tabletop role-playing game. To celebrate, Benton’s Dungeons and Dragons Club continues to offe...

Prior to the dreaded C-word, Covid, the middle/high school building would have monthly birthday celebrations where one department would bring in a variety of treats for the staff o...

Imagine taking a class that produces a real product that has to be conceptualized, created, and sold throughout the school year. Yearbook is exactly that. The yearbook students sta...

In a dynamic 7th grade Social Studies classroom, students recently completed a powerful unit focused on global issues, specifically rural poverty in Guatemala and Malawi. Centered ...

At Benton Community School District, we ensure that all students receive the support they need to succeed. I have the privilege of being the K-6 ESL (English as a Second Language) ...

It’s microscope week in 6th grade! Students will begin learning how to use the compound microscope, identify its parts, and explore the microscope’s history. This will be a first e...

Benton Community is in its second year of implementing Junior Achievement in partnership with area volunteers who are active in the community. During our five sessions, kindergartn...

On Thursday, May 1, 2025 members of the Benton Community National Honor Society will be heading out into the communities to offer assistance in any ways we can as we organize and...

As students get older, the math classes can move away from hands-on activities and manipulatives. However, with our new 7-12 curriculum, we have several opportunities to learn in ...

Building strong relationships with students is essential in any setting, as trust and connection create a supportive learning environment. When students feel safe and valued, they ...

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Parent teacher conferences play a crucial role in fostering a child’s academic and personal growth. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity for parents and teachers to discus...

The Benton boys golf team started practice for the 2025 season on March 24. The Bobcats are returning two varsity players from last year, senior Ryan Spina and sophomore Braiden Mo...

This year will be the first year our SkillsUSA chapter will compete at the state competitions. SkillsUSA offers over sixty-five different competitions that allow for a wide varie...

Foundation of Science I students are increasingly diving into the wonders of space science, with a particular focus on star formation and classification. In Foundation of Science I...

Center Time in Preschool is truly a magical time for children and adults alike. During this time, children self-select play in the following areas: Writing/Literacy, Blocks, Drama...

We have quite a few big writing projects in third grade. Our biggest project, and most fun so far, has been writing a personal narrative and making it into a book! A personal narra...

In a fun and engaging opinion writing unit, second graders practiced an important standard for their grade—being able to clearly express and support their opinions. They explored t...

It may be hard for a 3rd grader to imagine the world before GPS and Google Maps. Recently, students in Mrs. Brecht’s 3rd grade classroom had the opportunity to learn firsthand abou...