
August 29, 2024
Larry Carlson, Instructional Coach, Middle/High School As we strive to create a cohesive and supportive learning environment for all students, we are excited to announce the introd...

August 21, 2024
By Tim Lyons, Transportation Director School is back open so please keep your eyes open for the students walking to school and getting on and off the buses. Please take the time t...

August 20, 2024
Hello All, I am Shawn Pfiffner and I am beginning my 33rd year in education and my 32nd year at Benton Community. I am a proud Bobcat Alum and will do everything I can to help su...

June 7, 2024
Ryan Junge, Middle School Principal The Benton Middle School started a new tradition this year. Each of our middle school teachers identified two students who exemplified what bein...

May 31, 2024
Dr. James Bieschke, Superintendent As my first year as Superintendent at Benton Community draws to a close, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for our remarkable accompli...

May 29, 2024
Rob Arnold, High School Principal As the principal of Benton Community High School, it is with immense pride that we were able to celebrate the Class of 2024 at our annual Commen...

May 16, 2024
Dawn Morris, Food Service Director A glimpse through the lunch line at the Middle School/High School and you will notice an array of bright colors on display. The Salad Bar (more ...

May 14, 2024
Josh Hoeck, Special Education Teacher/Credit Recovery/Virtual Academy, Middle & High School Students in Career and Technical Math are preparing themselves for life after high schoo...

May 8, 2024
Garret Albers, Social Studies Teacher, High School Many of you reading this article are old enough to remember the cinematic classic “War Games” featuring a young Matthew Broderick...

May 3, 2024
John Hayden, Vocal Music Director, High School & Middle School In grades 7-12 we currently offer 10 curricular and extracurricular choirs that have around 300 students participa...

May 2, 2024
Anna Zittergruen, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Middle School It is hard to believe that my first year as a Benton Bobcat is quickly coming to a close. As I reflect over the la...

April 25, 2024
Krystal Wright, 7-12 Agriculture Education Teacher, FFA Advisor, Middle School & High School The Benton Community FFA chapter was named the 3rd place chapter in the state of Iowa ...

April 17, 2024
Marie Wilhelm, 7th Grade Science Teacher, Middle School If you walked into my classroom on any given day, you would notice that there is a question written on the front white board...

April 10, 2024
Michelle Lampkin, Band Teacher, Middle & High School Every year, the middle school students are given the opportunity to participate in the Solo and Ensemble contest that we ho...

April 9, 2024
TJ Comisky, Science Teacher, High School In physics, students are tasked with completing tasks by thinking and acting like scientists do in a real-world setting. One way students ...

April 4, 2024
Jordan Meyer, Science Teacher, High School In our biology class, we've been diving deep into the fascinating world of DNA, the molecule that holds the blueprint for life. Our unit ...

March 27, 2024
Brianna White, LISW. CCTP-II, CCATP, Tanager Place Tanager works with school districts, including Benton, to have clinically licensed therapists and evidence-based treatment opti...

March 25, 2024
Benton Alumni: Where are you now? You are invited to fill out the Benton Community Graduate Survey . This survey is intended to be completed by graduates of Benton Community. Th...

March 19, 2024
Will Stockman, High School Math Spring break is an exciting, relaxing week for students for many reasons. For 35-40 boys, this week is a chance to get better on the soccer field. ...

March 12, 2024
Inclusion Week at Benton Community School is a time to celebrate and embrace the uniqueness of every student, regardless of any differences. This year marks the 8th anniversary of ...