Benton Community School District

Science gives students the opportunity to learn through experimenting. In fifth grade science, we planted wheat seeds to see what a plant would need to grow. Half of our plants wer...

In Mr. Waters’ 6 th grade writing class, students cover a wide variety of topics, from vocabulary and grammar to different types of essays. Over the last couple of weeks, student...

One part of our third grade math curriculum is learning about fractions. We are currently in the process of learning how to recognize simple equivalent fractions and how to form ...

Schools play a vital role in preparing students for their futures, but many young people graduate without a clear idea of the career paths available to them. To bridge the gap this...

This is our second year of implementing our SEL (Social Emotional Learning) curriculum at Benton Community. This curriculum entitled Character Strong focuses monthly on one of the...

In October the Benton Community Spanish Club hosted a special Día de los Muertos activity at the Newhall Library, bringing the rich traditions of the holiday to local children and ...

The 8th-grade boys' basketball teams have had an exciting season, with each team showing impressive growth. The A team, currently boasting a strong 6-2 record, has demonstrated exc...

Phonics is a fundamental component of early literacy. Through instruction, students connect sounds with letters, which helps develop their reading and writing skills. In KP, we hav...

This semester my classroom has the opportunity to welcome Jon Purdy to our classroom. Mr. Purdy joins us as a student teacher from the University of Iowa. His time in the classroom...

One of my math groups has been working very hard learning about fractions. Fractions can be difficult for students to learn and to understand. When my students are being introduced...

Being able to collaborate and work well with others is a skill that students will need for the remainder of their time in school as well as into adulthood. By working alongside, on...

Chromebooks are an excellent tool for 6th graders, providing a gateway to digital learning that enhances their educational experience. Chromebooks allow students to work on assignm...

100 days of learning is a celebration that takes place in many elementary schools. It’s a time to reflect on what students have learned and to engage in activities that celebrate t...

This spring, AK through 3rd-grade students will take the stage for their spring program, Best Self, Best Work, Best World , showcasing their talents and the values taught through ...

Before winter break, students were stepping into the shoes of ancient Egyptian pharaohs in a fun cross-curricular project combining history and art. As part of their world history...

In Fitness and Conditioning class this year Mr. Embretson and I have put a strong emphasis on speed and agility. We have created a Google Form for the students to record their perf...

Language evolves with time. New words come along to replace old ones in a never ending cycle. To give students some insight on just how much the language they speak every day has c...

In first grade, I want all students to have fun while learning new skills in all subject areas. It’s especially fun to bring our science and social studies kits alive by cooking,...

Our students get so excited when the Benton County Naturalists come and visit us. They also have such fun and engaging lessons for our students. In 3rd grade we get to learn ab...

Students love when visitors come to our school, especially the Benton County Naturalists. The Benton County Naturalists have been coming to our school district for a lot of years ...