Atkins Elementary

Mary started working at Benton in the fall of 1997, when her youngest started 3rd grade. Before that she volunteered at the Atkins center and substituted for food service in 3 of...

When you walk into Ms. Bolar’s Kindergarten classroom all the students will tell you about their Desk Pets. So you may be wondering, what is a desk pet? They are a friend, learne...

First Round Post-Season Soccer is on Monday, May 15. We are hosting two games on Monday. At 5:30 the boys will be playing Anamosa and at 7:30 the girls will be playing Monticello....

Girls State Track Store: See the following link for apparel for girls state track. The store closes at midnight on Sunday. https://stores.teamelitesports... Boys State Track ...

Field Day. What are some memories that come to mind when you hear those words? Relays, races, water, treats, competition, teamwork, and laughter are a few that staff have used to ...

The class has bloomed in their learning this year in Alternative Kindergarten! We are learning all about plants. Our class spent time during this theme studying different types ...

When we think about the mental and emotional development of our students, it can be hard to know where to turn when we see students that are in need of support, skill development,...

On Tuesday, April 25, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a partnership with the National Child Identification program. This program will provide all students k-12 with an...

Benton Community has the best PTO! They sponsored the Atkins kindergartners so we could go on a field trip to Dan and Debbie’s Creamery. The kindergartners learned how Dan and Deb...

Benton Girls Summer Wrestling Camp will be from June 6-8 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for girls entering 1st-12th grade next fall. Registrations are due back by Monday, May 19. Any quest...

Atkins Elementary students participated in the annual Fill the Pantry Drive in February. The purpose of the drive was to serve others in our community and to celebrate the 100th d...

There are several health forms needed to be submitted throughout a child's elementary years. Each student at every grade level is required by the Iowa Immunization Law to have an ...

One of the joys of teaching is sharing the love of teaching with others. One way to share this love, is by helping other prospective teachers begin their career. Over the years ...

Peer to Peer is a school-wide program designed to increase academic and social engagement opportunities for students with autism and other disabilities. This is achieved by inviti...

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Some of the materials used during “Bobcat Time” interventions for literacy. The word “intervention” is often a misunderstood term during parent-teacher discussions beca...

Dump trucks and backhoes adorn the walls of the kitchens in Benton Community this week. “Celebrity” Servers could be found with their hard hats on, serving breakfast with a smile ...

As a special Education teacher for the past 23 years, I am all too familiar with the use of visuals to help children learn, develop and encourage positive behaviors. In the last ...

As the Math Interventionist, I support students who need a little extra help in math. Many of the groups I serve use the Bridges Intervention Curriculum. Before starting at Benton...

The Benton Community School District is proposing a $48.5 million general obligation (G.O.) bond (in addition to approximately $10 million sales tax revenue to cover the balance) ...