Benton MS/HS

Benton Community Schools Transportation Department, like the rest of the nation, is experiencing a school bus driver shortage. With less than one week left until the start of the ...

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As we wrapped up another successful school year it is time to reflect on our success and celebrations. We have not only focused on academic progress but also focused heavily on th...

The Classes of 2027 and 2028 combined to have a fantastic school year in our Middle School. We implemented some new learning opportunities this year. Microcourses were designed by...

As the academic year draws to a close, we at Benton Community MS/HS reflect on a year filled with both celebrations and difficult moments. As the High School principal, I could no...

Benton Community Scholarship Winners Atkins American Legion Auxiliary - Makenna Olson, Hannah Woodley Atkins American Legion - Cameron Keiper Atkins Community Club Scholar...

Graduation is an exciting time for everyone. Every student doesn’t follow the same path, but it may look similar for some. Some students may join the workforce while others go to ...

The Benton Theatre department would like to invite students in grades K-8 to join us for Rising Stars Theatre Camp. The camp will be held on June 5th - 9th and June 12th - 16th. T...

It is amazing that this school year is almost over. It feels like we were just starting school yesterday, especially in the Fine Arts area. We hit the ground running at the beginn...

First Round Post-Season Soccer is on Monday, May 15. We are hosting two games on Monday. At 5:30 the boys will be playing Anamosa and at 7:30 the girls will be playing Monticello....

Girls State Track Store: See the following link for apparel for girls state track. The store closes at midnight on Sunday. https://stores.teamelitesports... Boys State Track ...

In culinary we are working on our international projects. Students got to pick a place around the world and share information on the cultural foods, agriculture, and technology th...

¡Hablemos!...or in English, “Let’s talk!” One of my favorite parts about teaching Spanish is hearing students begin to use the language through authentic conversation. This semest...

On Wednesday April 19th, Benton competed in and hosted the Annual WaMaC Conference Art Show at the Van Horne Community Center. Out of the hundreds of other competitors and entrie...

When we think about the mental and emotional development of our students, it can be hard to know where to turn when we see students that are in need of support, skill development,...

I wasn’t born in Benton County, I wasn't even born in Iowa. I was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. I lived there up until 2017 when my husband and I decided it was time for a c...

When I experienced formal education as a student, I was taught primarily in a procedural way. Rote memorization seemed to be the norm. Understanding the concepts was not necessary...

The Bandana Project is a suicide prevention and mental health awareness movement that aims to provide students with resources for mental health support. The movement began on coll...

On Tuesday, April 25, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a partnership with the National Child Identification program. This program will provide all students k-12 with an...

When: April 24-28 Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:00-3:30 Wednesday 8:00-7:30 Closed Tuesday Where: MSHS IMC (Library) Shop or browse online: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/bcmshs Wa...