Benton schools launch electronic COVID-19 screening form to better detect cases "We made it easy for all Benton Panthers to figure it out, whether you are a student or a staff member. You'll be able to report it online." Author: Jordan Howington Updated: 5:33 PM CST January 20, 2021 BENTON, Ark. — The goal right now for all public school districts across the state is to keep kids in the classroom. Here in central Arkansas, the Benton School District is better detecting COVID-19 before it spreads. "A lot of times this happens over the weekend,” said Isabella Bradley, Benton Schools' spokesperson. “You think that you or your student might have COVID-19 and you are seeing those symptoms."