Keystone Elementary

Centrally located in Van Horne, the new PK-6 th Elementary building balances transportation times across the large, geographic region. An estimated 530 students will attend Van...

Check out our NEW Informational Video about the planned Facility Improvements & Bond Referendum Vote for March 7, 2023.

"A picture is worth a thousand words," or so we’ve heard. Getting students’ thoughts in writing is something that many struggle with, including some of our English Language Learn...

Even at a young age, it is important for students to learn how to navigate life independently. In the special education setting at Keystone Elementary, we don’t just practice acad...

VAN HORNE, IA — The Benton Community School District School Board would like to provide an update on the superintendent hiring process. The position is open due to the retirement ...

VAN HORNE, IA — The Benton Community School District School Board would like to provide an update on the superintendent hiring process. The board recently met with staff at Grundm...

Did you know there is more than one language of love? It is said, all humans express and experience love in the same 5 ways. Physical touch, gifts, words of affirmation, acts of...

As you may be aware, the school district and board have been working on a plan to improve, expand, renovate, and modernize our school facilities. The school board and administra...

Growing up, I was blessed with some of the best grandparents in the world. One of my fondest memories is baking and decorating Christmas cookies with them each year. Year after ye...

Setting my students up for success right away in the morning is a priority in our second-grade classroom. Beginning the day on a positive note can impact student learning and rela...

Benton Community School District hosted the first public information session on Monday, evening sharing details on the proposed March 7, 2023 General Obligation Bond. More than 12...

We have put together a F.A.Q.'s (Frequently Asked Questions) document regarding school closures, 2 hours delays, and early dismissals. Keep this handy to answer questions you ...

If you haven't had a chance to complete this survey, today is the last day. Click on the link below: Dr. Pamela Ewell is retiring as the superintendent of Benton Community Schoo...

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Keystone Elementary became my new home on July 1 st , 2022. It has been an absolute joy and honor to serve as the principal of Keystone Elementary. I have tried very hard to conti...

Dr. Pamela Ewell is retiring as the superintendent of Benton Community Schools at the end of the 2022-23 school year. The Benton Community Board would like your input on the desi...

Parents/Guardians and Benton Community members: Planning continues for improvements to facilities at Benton Community School District. Our facility needs exceed the funds avai...

Thank you to all of our bus drivers, Transportation Director and secretary, mechanic, and support staff for all that you do while transporting ~1,500 students to and from scho...

Benton Community students in PreK - 3rd grade were recently treated to a field trip at Bloomsbury Farm north of Atkins. Special thanks to Benton PTO for funding this amazing adven...

Special education teachers in our district and across the state are using a new IEP (Individual Education Plan) system called ACHIEVE. The Iowa ACHIEVE system helps special educat...