We’ve had a fun-filled and exciting week here at Heritage! Our Kindergarten and 2nd-grade students enjoyed memorable field trips filled with learning and adventure, and the midweek inflatable party brought tons of laughter and energy to our school. It’s been such a joy to see our students making memories and enjoying time together.

Looking ahead to next week, please remember that Wednesday, October 8th is an early dismissal day. Students will be released at 11:40 AM. That morning, students will take part in Badger Time with their multi-grade groups—a special time for building community, teamwork, and connection across grade levels.

We’re also excited to celebrate our October Students of the Month—a wonderful opportunity to recognize students who have gone above and beyond in demonstrating leadership, kindness, and responsibility.

And for a fun bonus… a select group of students who earned this reward through their fundraising efforts will get to silly string the principal! We’re so proud of everyone who participated in our recent fundraiser—it’s because of your support that these special events are possible.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or contact the front office. We’re here to support you and your child every step of the way.

Take care,

Heritage Principal

Congratulations to Jael and Zoey for being this week's Heritage Heroes! Jael was caught being  RESPECTFUL and KIND by helping a friend at the inflatables party. Zoey was caught being RESPECTFUL and KIND by making sure all friends had someone to jump with at the inflatables party. We are so proud of both of you. Keep up the good work!

If you plan to come visit during lunchtime, please let the office know by 9:00am if you are going to purchase a school lunch so we can prepare enough food. Lunches are $4.90 for adults, and no change can be given.

You are more than welcome to bring food from home, but please NO fast food. If you are bringing a peanut or tree nut item in your lunch, please do NOT sit at our peanut free table in the cafeteria. Thank you!

One of our goals here at Heritage is to make sure that every student has an adult that they can ask questions too, talk too and feel safe with. Students will be given a staff check in sheet with pictures of all the staff members on it. They will simply cross out the staff member that they have a connection with. If students do not have 3 or more connections we introduce students to more staff members by saying hello, making small talk or saying goodbye in the afternoon. Our goal is that every student has 3 or more staff members that they feel safe with. 

SHOWCASE YOUR BENNINGTON PRIDE and Support BHS Post Prom! This year we have a new sign that is perfect for every Badger home! Of course, we still have personalized signs to SHOWCASE YOUR FAVORITE ATHLETE, ACTIVITY OR CLUB MEMBER WITH A PERSONALIZED YARD SIGN! Signs range from $22 to $26.

A SEPARATE ORDER FORM IS REQUIRED FOR EACH YARD SIGN YOU WISH TO ORDER! One name per sign is allowed. Pick up times and location will be communicated via email.

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Fall gym registration is now open! If you are interested in using Bennington gym space you may register your team using this link!

Fall Activities Sign Up - Aug. 25 - Start Date September 2 - End Date October 24

All information regarding upcoming Bennington community events, sports camps, and activities are posted on our district website, and shared through the weekly district newsletter, the Badger Update.

If you wish to have your event or activity shared, please click here to complete a google form. For questions, please contact the District Communications Coordinator, Stacy Hawn, at shawn@bennps.org.

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.

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.