Benton Community Schools

Benton Community Schools Benton Community Schools is a PK-12 public school located in east central Iowa. Our employees take pride in their commitment to quality education.

The District has four buildings: Atkins Elementary, Keystone Elementary, Norway Intermediate and Benton Middle School/High School. The Benton Community School District provides outstanding opportunities for the students, from preschool through high school. From a caring, committed professional staff of teachers and administrators to excellent and safe learning facilities, from the fine arts to ath

letics, Benton Community provides an environment where children feel they belong. The great success of our students is directly related to the quality of the teachers and support staff at Benton. They just don’t teach, but they are actively involved in the development of each student. They are also involved in developing their own professional skills. Also important to student success is the dedication and commitment of the Board of Education, parents, patrons, and every individual who plays an integral role in the growth and development of the school community’s young people. Their contributions ensure that Benton Community is a place to grow and learn. The goal of the school district is to make sure students are college and career ready as they graduate and shape them in their important role as outstanding citizens. The most important factor that helps make Benton Community successful is the expectation that students do their best and that the school community does its best to help them. That cooperation creates an environment where everyone can succeed because of common aspirations and goals. Benton Community believes and practices its mission – to provide a “quality education for a lifetime of learning”. The core values of educational excellence, a caring environment, continuous growth, and team work provide the framework and support for our important work. Benton Community is a place to enjoy! It’s a place that lets you get involved in things that really matter – the education of our children, the development of the community, and the quality of life. Perhaps the best way to find out about Benton Community is to talk to the people who live here. The reasons that brought them here and the reasons they stay show why Benton Community is a “place to belong”. Dr. Pamela Ewell
Superintendent of Schools

06/05/2026
Great first week of strength and speed training for our Bobcats! Sessions are on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning...
06/05/2026

Great first week of strength and speed training for our Bobcats! Sessions are on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings with boys session from 7:15-8:30 am and the girls session from 8:40-9:40 am for all MS/HS students throughout the summer.

06/04/2026
My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is working with such a great group of students, staff, and parents.
06/04/2026

My favorite thing about being a Bobcat is working with such a great group of students, staff, and parents.

Year in Reflection; Written by: Jason West, Atkins Elementary Principal
06/04/2026

Year in Reflection; Written by: Jason West, Atkins Elementary Principal

As the 2025–2026 school year comes to a close, we celebrate a year filled with growth, learning, an...

06/03/2026


My favorite part about being a Bobcat is the close knit community that rallies behind each other and supports all the st...
06/03/2026

My favorite part about being a Bobcat is the close knit community that rallies behind each other and supports all the students in all the activities happening throughout the school year. Benton Community is a special place.

Another May has come and gone! Written by: Phillip Eastman, Norway Intermediate Principal
06/03/2026

Another May has come and gone! Written by: Phillip Eastman, Norway Intermediate Principal

As we close the doors on another incredible school year, I want to take a few moments to celebrate t...

COME TEST DRIVE A BUS! Benton Community Transportation is hosting a Bus Test Drive Event. When: Wednesday, June 10 from ...
06/03/2026

COME TEST DRIVE A BUS! Benton Community Transportation is hosting a Bus Test Drive Event.
When: Wednesday, June 10 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Where: Benton High School Parking Lot, 600 1st Street, Van Horne
This is your chance to come drive a school bus and see if this career is right for you!
What to Expect:
* Get Behind the Wheel
*Meet Transportation Staff
*Discover Job Opportunities
We hope to see you there!
Questions?
Contact Tim Lyons at [email protected] OR Kristi Wright at [email protected]

Honors are announced for WaMaC Soccer-Courtesy of Jim MagdefrauWaMaC East Division All Conference Boys Soccer 2025-2026F...
06/02/2026

Honors are announced for WaMaC Soccer
-Courtesy of Jim Magdefrau

WaMaC East Division All Conference Boys Soccer 2025-2026

First Team

1. Sawyer Udelhofen – Marion

2. Cole Angell – Marion

3. Bryker Langfald – Marion

4. Landon Tilkes – Marion

5. Jaxon Anderson – Mount Vernon

6. Landon Grosse – Mount Vernon

7. Cole McDermott – Mount Vernon

8. Tucker Spence – Solon

9. Tripp Johnson – Solon

10. Tate Krebsbach- Center Point Urbana

11. Will Cardo – Center Point Urbana

12. Dylan Everett-Garcia – Independence

13. Clay Mather – West Delaware

Second Team

1. Patrick Flanagan – Marion

2. Evan Kinney – Marion

3. David Rinkenberger – Marion

4. Isaac Dausener – Mount Vernon

5. Cash Luneckas – Mount Vernon

6. Jakob Yock – Mount Vernon

7. Elijah Cash – Solon

8. Ethan Ulch – Solon

9. Jensen Thornton – Center Point Urbana

10. Ben Sholes – Center Point Urbana

11. Isaak Losey – Independence

12. Ender Stiefel – Independence

13. Brennen Buerger – West Delaware

Wamac Recognition Award

1.Levi Smith – Marion

2. Tobin Holland – Marion

3. Silas Johnson – Mount Vernon

4. Zion Safo – Mount Vernon

5. Ryan Locke – Solon

6. Caden Mai – Solon

7. Kyler Thomas – Center Point Urbana

8. Breyer Loy – Center Point Urbana

9. Hunter Brustkern – Independence

10. Brody Preuss – Independence

11. Colby Bahls – West Delaware

12. Taitt DeMoss – West Delaware

Boys Soccer Player of the Year (Wamac East Division) : Cole Angel – Marion

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WaMaC West Division All Conference Boys Soccer 2025-2026

First Team

1. Eisa Ebdala – Clear Creek Amana

2. Garrett Plathe – Clear Creek Amana

3. Aiden Gross – Clear Creek Amana

4. Jordan Alavez – Clear Creek Amana

5. Elias Shanz – Williamsburg

6. Nolan Henderson – Williamsburg

7. Cole Pasturczak – Williamsburg

8. Aaden Hoopes – Grinnell

9. Dominic Peart – Grinnell

10. Cal Lessig – Vinton Shellsburg

11. Jayden Sloan – Vinton Shellsburg

12. Weston Kaestner – Benton Community

13. Manuel Cervantes – South Tama

Second Team

1. Samson Strank – Clear Creek Amana

2. Yao Tetevi – Clear Creek Amana

3. Aidan Schrock – Clear Creek Amana

4. Brayden Schlesselman – Williamsburg

5. Benaiah Rodrigues – Williamsburg

6. Mishael Rodrigues – Williamsburg

7. Isaac Sandquist – Grinnell

8. Kinnick Holden – Grinnell

9. Owenn Swenson – Vinton Shellsburg

10. Reagan Salgar – Vinton Shellsburg

11. Drew Ballard – Benton Community

12. Dylan Brecht – Benton Community

13. Cole Gustafson – South Tama

Wamac Recognition Award

1. Teegan Michel – Clear Creek Amana

2. Dylan Schrock – Clear Creek Amana

3. JR Buck – Williamsburg

4. Sawyer – Williamsburg

5. Tyler Kostow – Grinnell

6. Bryce Grabe – Grinnell

7. Michael Homewood-Rigel – Vinton Shellsburg

8. Nile Davis – Vinton Shellsburg

9. Braden Martin – Benton Community

10. Tristen Cook – Benton Community

11. Carlos Valle – South Tama

12. Sam Garcia – South Tama

Boys Soccer Player of the Year (Wamac West Division) : Eisa Ebdala – Clear Creek Amana

Address

600 1st Street
Van Horne, IA
52346

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+13192288701

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