
February 20, 2024
In the position I am in, I get the opportunity to work with all age levels. I get to see the growth each child makes no matter if they are in kindergarten or a senior in high sch...

February 15, 2024
It has become commonplace for science to take a backseat to reading and math. This is a disappointing reality in too many districts, K-6 schools, and classrooms. I remember collea...

February 13, 2024
Below is absentee voting information for the upcoming Benton Community School District Voter Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) on March 5, 2024.
Absentee ballo...

February 6, 2024
Students in
Mr. Balvance’s class were given an interesting question, “What will happen to a
plant that does not get any sunlight?” From here, students began thinking like
scien...

February 5, 2024
Absentee Voting: February 14 - First day for mail and in-person absentee voting at the County Auditor's Office February 19 - Final day to request a mailed absentee ballot ...

February 1, 2024
Technology is all around us, but are all those technologies good or bad for our society? 5K is currently practicing their research and writing skills by creating an opinion essay ...

January 25, 2024
4th-grade science is all about hands-on experiences that bring textbook knowledge to life. From conducting experiments to observing natural phenomena, fourth graders engage in act...

January 24, 2024
Cross-curricular opportunities in elementary physical education (PE) offer a holistic approach to learning that integrates movement and exercise with other academic subjects. PE t...

January 23, 2024
Benton Community’s sixth grade students at Norway Intermediate School are combining technology and the visual arts while creating some fun cross-curricular projects this year.
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January 19, 2024
Free & Reduced Price meal applications may be submitted at any time during the school year.
If eligible, benefits are extended through the end of the school year, plus the firs...

December 22, 2023
I have had the privilege of working for Benton for almost 4 years now in a variety of different roles. I started out by bus driving, which showed me my love for working with stude...

December 20, 2023
Year two of the apprenticeship program has brought new experiences as I moved between Atkins Elementary and Norway Intermediate this fall, completing 40 practicum hours in Mrs. Br...

December 13, 2023
Students in 4S are writing diary entries with a twist! They were given the opportunity to write diary entries as a different character. Students were able to choose to be a reinde...

December 6, 2023
5W Students are diving deep into the U.S Constitution in Reading, Writing and Social Studies! Students are currently learning about Voting Rights and how different groups of peopl...

November 28, 2023
The 4th grade students are working hard during math. They are showing their math understanding by using manipulatives to represent math problems presented in word form. When the s...

November 21, 2023
November is a great time to reflect on what we are thankful for. And our new district wide program, Character Strong is highlighting gratitude for the month. At Norway, we start...

November 16, 2023
In the year 1570, a man by the name of John Hart found that the foundation of phonics is the relationship between letters and sounds. Before this discovery, children learned to re...

November 15, 2023
We have the privilege to have Mrs. Galbraith come to Norway on early dismissal days to teach small group PE. During this time students who participate are able to focus on skills ...

November 8, 2023
This year the Benton Community School District purchased the curriculum, Character Strong. This curriculum helps teachers and students learn about building social emotional compet...

November 1, 2023
6 th Grade students at Norway have been working tirelessly over the last few weeks to write their argument essays. In this unit students were able to make connections between the...