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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
May 20, 2024
Amber Eckles, 6th Grade Teacher, Norway Intermediate Traveling to YMCA Camp Wapsie in 6th grade is a beloved tradition at Benton Community. This month, our current 6th grade cla...
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 9, 2024
Amber St. John, K-6 ESL & Reading Intervention Teacher, Keystone Elementary & Norway Intermediate My favorite thing about my career is being a member of the Bobcat Family! Teachi...
May 7, 2024
Bobbie Comisky, 6th Grade Math Teacher, Norway Intermedaite 6th grade students have been working hard on reaching mastery of combining like terms to create equivalent algebraic ex...
May 3, 2024
Amber St. John, K-6 ESL & Reading Intervention Teacher, Keystone Elementary & Norway Intermediate My favorite thing about my career is being a member of the Bobcat Family! Teachi...