![Cindy Frazier](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_714134fd-faeb-4a03-92e8-145ee6309d72.jpeg)
February 11, 2025
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...
![Kesterson](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_2ce33390-09ea-4539-ad55-aefe490299d0.png)
February 5, 2025
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...
![Todd Donald](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_cc2535de-aca5-4f9e-9fcb-a5edcd7d915e.jpeg)
January 29, 2025
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...
![Tyler Maschino](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_1ec14e1d-d54d-4ff7-96fe-060644c276fc.jpeg)
January 14, 2025
After 27 years at Benton Community, I’ve decided to hang up my network cables and call it a career. As technology coordinator during that time, I have witnessed an incredible amoun...
![Sara Tjelmeland](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_8c38c8d0-2176-4f0f-99b5-40fe7c99ecc5.jpeg)
January 3, 2025
The Zones of Regulation is a framework designed to help children and individuals of all ages understand and manage their emotions and behaviors. Developed by Leah Kuypers, an occ...
![Ethan Kaiser](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_f8e0db75-0957-4f24-b0da-af69ad46b3cb.jpeg)
December 11, 2024
Fifth grade is currently learning about living systems through our amazing FOSS Kits. Recently, our focus has been on ecosystems, food chains, and food webs. Students are learning ...
![Alex Balvance](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_c3d7291f-bb3d-4def-88ee-83a4d3e6fe46.png)
December 4, 2024
Students in Mr. Balvance’s class were given an interesting activity recently. Let’s face it: peer editing is a chore. What if we were to make it more fun? Mr. Balvance attempted a ...
![Lacey Johnson](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_cc9012aa-cf93-4172-8b30-5816c8d862bb.jpeg)
November 27, 2024
In my role as our 5th and 6th grade band teacher, I am so lucky to see young people experience the gifts of music every day. I get to watch their pride grow as they become more con...
![Morgan DeRycke](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_b81616db-7425-4a55-a508-0b1474f2bf6f.jpeg)
November 21, 2024
A student binder or classroom scrapbook, serves as a powerful tool for organizing and preserving the hard work that my fourth grade students put in every day. Keeping their ‘WOW Wo...
![Mallie 1](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_8e3c750b-9b10-4bd7-a54f-bf34600ce990.jpeg)
November 13, 2024
This year’s 4th graders may not have been on the ballot this election, but watch for their names in a few years! Currently, 4th graders are learning all about the government, the ...
![Chris Frimml](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_be8747f3-61fa-445b-b57a-5d870d00ff84.jpeg)
November 5, 2024
When I was younger, I always imagined myself in a world where anything was possible. Every day, students throughout our district get the opportunity to do the same thing through...
![Emily DeNeve](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_0a6f876e-8c7b-43e0-b8c7-fdc1c65c926c.jpeg)
October 31, 2024
The goal within Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) is to enrich the learning that is already taking place within student’s general education classroom. To reinforce the fourth g...
![Nathan Platt](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_0d0336dc-d5db-4f55-8d03-cf31f51b6c4a.jpeg)
October 29, 2024
Norway Intermediate students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month while working together to create a large mural that includes their own artwork. The mural is a combination of images...
![Comisky](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_4eee676b-ccb7-452d-a853-338f06310665.png)
October 1, 2024
Bobbie Comisky, 6th Grade Math Teacher, Norway Intermediate 6th grade students have been working diligently towards mastery of their current math learning target: I can solve unit...
![Kacey Boone](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_1e55603f-19ca-41ba-bef4-c3c7464407dd.png)
September 26, 2024
Kacey Boone, 4th Grade Teacher, Norway Intermediate In an exciting blend of fun and science, 4th grade students are diving into the world of energy through hands-on science exper...
![Alison NIchols](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_59eff473-a25c-4eb5-9dee-9a7620533d44.png)
September 12, 2024
Alison NIchols, Instructional Coach, Norway Intermedaite The new outdoor education space is the result of a few years of planning and collaboration of current and former educator...
![Absences](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_d555b9cd-47ed-4721-b7e8-52ff6fc554ec.png)
September 3, 2024
Dr. James Bieschke, Superintendent As we complete a great first week of a new school year, I would like to inform you about some important updates to Iowa Code and student atten...
![Stop when flashing](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_13c304b9-95bf-4bb5-9441-a1bfd0b82a57.png)
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...
![Dr. James Bieschke](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_b6b20e73-8b72-4f29-ad35-e6307eb648eb.png)
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...
![Camp Wapsie](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/benton_csd_ia_ar/article/image/large_5a4448fc-73c6-4a09-aa1c-a7cec4929bf8.jpeg)
May 30, 2024
Phillip Eastman, Principal, Norway Intermediate This year like many others began with excitement as students and staff returned to start another school year, and like all the othe...