My name is Cynda Mehlert and I am in my 12th year of teaching. I am a Special Education Teacher at Atkins Elementary but have taught in multiple buildings and grade levels throughout my 9 years at Benton Community. My husband Chad and I live in Atkins and have three kids, (Jaxson, Leigha, and Logan) who are students in the district. We spend most of our time watching our boys wrestle, camping with our friends and family, or cheering on the Hawkeyes!
Due to predicted inclement weather, there will be no morning activities or practices tomorrow, Thursday, February 9th.
National School Counseling Week is February 6-10, 2023. We want to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful School Counselors for all that they do!
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Beautiful sunrise in Bobcat Country!
Photo courtesy of Melisa Venneman
Benton Community and Central Lutheran will be on a 2 hour delay tomorrow morning, Friday, February 3rd. No morning activities or weight room.
We need your help! We have a long way to go to reach our goal of 1900 items. We are accepting items through Wednesday, February 8th. Please help us Fill The Pantry!
My name is Jena Heishman and I teach first grade at Atkins Elementary. This is my 11th year teaching. My husband and I were born and raised here and now I am proud to say my three kids also attend Benton Community. I enjoy spending time with family and supporting my kids in all of their hobbies and activities!
Fill the Pantry Drive: Our goal by Wednesday, February 8th is to collect 1900 items so our students can participate in a school-wide celebration. We are well on our way of reaching that goal! Please keep sending these needed items; deodorant, chapstick, razors, baby wipes, shampoo, laundry detergent, dish soap, pop tarts, ketchup, mustard, mayo, spaghetti sauce, canned food and boxed meals.
Third grade students used paint to create a winter night landscape with tints and shades. They showed they can mix colors with white or black to create lighter or darker colors. They painted hills and trees in the foreground covered in snow.
Tyler Maschino is currently the Technology Director at Benton Community Schools. He’s been employed at Benton for the past 24 years. When he first got here email was a big deal and data was stored on 1.44 inch floppy disks. Those disks wouldn’t have the space to store one photo taken with an iPhone today.
Kindergarten and Preschool Pre-Registration will be Monday, February 6, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at both Atkins Elementary & Keystone Elementary.
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Due to predicted low temperatures, there will be no morning activities or practices tomorrow, Tuesday, January 31st.
Atkins Elementary will be hosting the annual Fill the Pantry Drive from January 30th to February 8th. Items donated will benefit the Middle School/High School Hygiene Shelf & Atkins Helping Hands pantry.
Please consider donating the following items: deodorant, chapstick, razors, baby wipes, shampoo, laundry detergent, dish soap, pop tarts, ketchup, mustard, mayo, spaghetti sauce, canned food, and boxed meals.
Our goal is for each classroom to collect 100 items in celebrations of 100's Day! If we collect 1900 items by February 8th, we will have a school-wide celebration!
Kindergarten and Preschool Pre-Registration will be Monday, February 6, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at both Atkins Elementary & Keystone Elementary.
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Snow and temperature conditions are causing slick conditions on many of our county roads.
Benton Community & Central Lutheran are on a 2-hour delay this morning, Wednesday, January 25. No early morning activities. Early dismissal is canceled. We will have school after the delay until the end of the regular school day.
My name is Jeanette Ziegenhorn. I teach both art and technology at Atkins and only art at Keystone Elementary. It is my 4th year here in Benton Community School District. I love traveling and exploring new places! My most recent adventure was to Medellin, Colombia.
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There will be two Public Information Session opportunities on Monday, January 23.
1. Central Office Board Room from 1:00-2:30 p.m., 304 1st Street, Van Horne, IA 52346
2. Atkins Elementary @ 6:30 p.m., 217 4th Avenue, Atkins, IA 52206
Pick your location to find out more about planned facility improvements and bond referendum vote on March 7, 2023.
Benton Community and Central Lutheran are on a 2-hour delay this morning, Thursday, January 19th. No morning activities or practices.
Kindergarten and Preschool Pre-Registration will be Monday, February 6, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at both Atkins Elementary & Keystone Elementary.
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