Wednesday, October 8th
- Early Staggered Dismissal
- Elementary 11:40am, Middle School 11:50am, High School 12:00 pm
Monday, October 13th
- Board of Education Meeting, 6pm
- Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 14th
- Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, October 15th
- Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday, October 16th
- No School - Staff Inservice
Friday, October 17th
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The next regular Board of Education meeting will be on October 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at the District Office. All meetings are open to the public. Regular meetings are streamed live through YouTube and viewable on the District website. Special meetings, where there are action items on the agenda, will also be streamed live. Agendas for Board of Education meetings are posted on the district website the Friday before each meeting. Click here to view agendas and minutes.
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First Grade students at Heritage Elementary started their day on Wednesday with receiving their white coat to start their review of their lessons on body systems. The students have been learning about the human body as part of their current reading unit. Classes rotated through different stations that included
- Walking the different circulatory systems outside
- Creating a skeletal system craft
- Matching vocabulary words to the pictures
- Building with playdoh do create vocabulary words
- Covering short vowel sounds with bandaids
- Building a skeleton puzzle
- Putting together puzzles of different body systems
- Playing the board game Operation
These activities were a great way for the students to take what they have been learning and bring it to life. #WeAreBPS
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The combined elementary choir clubs will be singing the National Anthem at a Lancer’s hockey game! This serves as a choir fundraiser and is also just a fun night to watch your favorite Badger Singers and watch a game! A portion of the ticket prices will be given back to our elementary choirs!
Please use the following links to purchase tickets for this event. $5 per ticket purchased with the below links goes back to The Badger Singers!
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The BPS preschool program is held at Anchor Pointe Elementary School. Our program serves students on a 50/50 basis, meaning 50% of the students in each class have an Individualized Education Plan (they qualify as a student with a disability). The other 50% of our students are considered peer role models and do not have identified special education needs.
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If you would like your child to be considered as a peer model in our preschool program, please complete the application below.
*Peer screening slots for incoming 4-year-olds is currently filled. If you complete this application for a 4-year-old, you will be placed on a waitlist for screening in case a screening appointment becomes available.
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Bennington Public Schools would like to recognize staff members throughout the year. Do you know a staff member that shines their light? Are they going above and beyond? Have they done something to help someone make their day better? Nominate them using the short form linked below.
Check out the list of staff members that have been recognized!
Congratulations to the staff members below that have been recognized by a colleague, parent, or student since the last newsletter.
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Tosha Davis, Candi DeLancey, Kelli Fangmeier, Matthew Gouldsmith, Shannon Lehman, Jami Madden, Dylan Mahoney, Rebecca Mergens, Janna Pohlmann, Cole Rininger, Phil Scherer, Kristen Straight, Dalton Stodieck, Katie Woodrich, and Nicole Zulkoski |
All nominations are collected and two staff members are selected to receive the monthly Shine Your Light Award. Special thank you to the Bennington Public Schools Foundation for sponsoring this award. Their support of the District and staff is greatly appreciated.
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Mr. Johanek is the PE Teacher at Bennington Elementary. His nominations describe him as someone who is always willing to step in and help, no matter the need. Colleagues say he never complains, but instead jumps in with a positive attitude to get things done. Students know him as “Coach,” and they enjoy how he takes time to connect with them, even sitting down for lunch to build relationships one-on-one. Families and staff also praised the way he builds confidence in students and encourages them to do their best, making the school a better place each day.
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Mr. Evans is the head cook for Nutrition Services at Bennington Middle School. His nominations describe him as a leader who goes above and beyond to make sure students are served safe, hot, and delicious meals each day. His kitchen is praised as one of the cleanest in the district, and he has trained and supported his staff to the highest standards. His commitment helps create a positive and welcoming environment for students and colleagues alike.
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The game will kick off at 7pm. Gates will not open until 6pm. We kindly ask that if you are not a Booster Club worker or other Event Personnel that you remain outside the stadium until 6pm. Seatbacks, blankets, and other items used to mark spots in the stands may be relocated by administration if they are placed in the stands prior to the opening of gates.
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Following tonight's football game, Bennington’s Homecoming Court will be announced and royalty will be crowned on the field.
Congratulations to the students voted onto Homecoming Court!
Reese Almquist, Regan Bluhm, Gabi Nocita, Abby Rychly, Matthew Andersen, Liam Doan, Noah Nichols, and Dalton Pruess
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Students who wish to watch the show from the field will be permitted to enter the field area at the conclusion of both the Homecoming court announcements and pictures of the court thereafter. All those on the field should plan to sit behind the 25 yard line. The show will occur to the North of the softball complex.
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Friday, October 3rd
- 7pm - Varsity vs. Blair at BHS (Homecoming)
Monday, October 6th
- 6:30pm - JV at Elkhorn HS
Tuesday, October 7th
- 6:30pm - Freshman vs. Norris at BHS
Thursday, October 9th
- 7pm - Varsity at Elkhorn HS
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Saturday, October 4th
- 9:15am - Freshman Tournament at Syracuse HS
Monday, October 6th
- 5:30pm - Freshman vs. Papillion La Vista South at BHS
- 6:30pm - Reserve vs. Papillion La Vista South at BHS
Tuesday, October 7th
- 5:30pm - Freshman & JV at Standing Bear HS
- 6:30pm - Reserve & Varsity at Standing Bear HS
Saturday, October 11th
- Varsity EMC Tournament at Gretna East HS
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Monday, October 6th
- 10am - Varsity District Meet at York Country Club
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Saturday, October 4th
- 10am - Varsity vs. Waverly at BHS
October 9th - 11th
- Varsity District Tournament
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Thursday, October 9th
- 10am - Varsity/JV EMC Meet at Gretna Crossing YMCA
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Saturday, October 11th
Bennington Marching Festival at BHS
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The BPS team will be visiting the Bennington Public Library to provide a free developmental screening of children ages birth to 36 months.
- No cost to families
- Screening in all areas of development (communication, social, gross/fine motor, emotional, cognitive, and self-help skills)
- A services coordinator will contact you should any additional follow up be needed after screening regarding next steps.
Tuesday, October 21st
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Bennington High School
Wednesday, October 29th
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
This event provides a safe trick or treating experience for elementary aged students and younger.
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No School? No Problem! Join Us for a Day of All Things Girl Scouts. Non-members come and be a Girl Scout for the day and join Girl Scouts if you love it. Members may attend but need to bring a friend to share the Girl Scout experience.
Girls in grades K-5
$30 for the day. This will cover breakfast, snacks, and activities.
Anyone that joins Girl Scouts that day will get $20 off the price of membership.
This will be open to members and non-members, but it really is more for non-members to try Girl Scouts. Members are required to bring a non-member friend.
6:30-8 breakfast, coloring, games and drop off any time in that time frame.
8-5 camp activities.
5-6 coloring, games and pick up.
Here is the link for people to register.
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Open to Middle and High School Students
Informational Meetings
Please click on the date below to RSVP
Click on Register for a Tour and enter Stroberg-7041 to see the itinerary and what is included in the price.
For more details contact Ms. Stroberg at
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Middle School Skinny Bones Event
October 16th from 5pm-9pm.
Get your ticket and come join us at Fire Pit #2 for some hot dogs and S’mores.
Reminder that Skinny Bones is cashless these days.
Contact Gina Linsey with any questions at 402-614-2158 or Gina@goyfc.org
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High School Valas
October 6th from 5pm-9pm.
Purchase a ticket on their website or at the door and come check in with us at Fire Pit #21 for some S’mores
Contact Gina Lindsey for any questions Gina@goyfc.org
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Campus Life Red Weekend High School Trip in Downtown Omaha NE.
November 14th-16th. $199.
Contact Gina Lindsey for any questions Gina@goyfc.org
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Cub Scout Pack 13 is for Boys & Girls in Grades K-5
- The Pack is made up of 6 Dens (1 for each grade)
- There is usually 1 Pack activity (on Saturday afternoons) and 2 Den activities per month.
Cost: Pay $150 in dues, plus sell a minimum of $300 in popcorn for 1st-5th graders.
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Saturday Afternoons
June 6th thru Aug. 15th
Seymour Smith Park
5 Boys and 5 Girls per team
Ages 9 thru 17 (3 Divisions)
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Bennington Soccer Club
Goalie Academy
Ages 9U - 19U
Training Dates:
November 15th & 22nd
December 6th & 13th
Location: Anchor Pointe Elementary
Cost: $100
Registration Now Open!
Closes November 2nd
*Goalie shirt for all players who register
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K-4 Developmental League
Who: Kindergarten -4th grade, boys & girls
Cost: $250 for each player (includes a ball and jersey top)
**If you use a jersey from last year, you can save $25 off the cost
Skills Clinics: November 8th, 15th, 22nd
Team Practice/Exhibition Games: December 6th, 13th, 20th
Games: January 17th, 24th, 31st, February 7th, 14th, 21st
Register online at
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Notice of Non-Discrimination
The Bennington Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Students: Mr. Dan Bombeck, Director of Student Services, 11620 North 156th Street, P.O. Box 309, Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 238-3044 ( dbombeck@bennps.org). Employees and Others: Dr. Matt Blomenkamp, Assistant Superintendent 11620 North 156th Street, P.O. Box 309, Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 238-3044 ( mblomenkamp@bennps.org). Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact the OCR at 601 East 12th Street, Room 353, Kansas City, MO 64106, (800) 368-1019 (voice), Fax (816) 426-3686, (800) 537-7697 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.
Title IX
The Bennington Public School District is committed to offering employment and educational opportunity to its employees and students in a climate free of discrimination. Accordingly, unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation of any kind by District employees, including, co-workers, non-employees (such as volunteers), third parties and others is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.
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