We've had another exciting week at Heritage! On Tuesday, some Lancer Hockey players visited and read to our K–2 classrooms—a special treat that our younger students really enjoyed. On Wednesday, students participated in Badger Time, and celebrated our October Students of the Month.

One of the highlights was our Silly String the Principal incentive, which took place right after the assembly. Mrs. Hawn captured the fun on video so all students could enjoy watching it with their classmates. Other special incentives this week included Lunch with the Principal, a Fire Truck Ride to School, and the chance to be a "Specialist for the Day."

A big thank you to our PTO for generously giving their time and energy to help make this week memorable and fun for our students—we truly appreciate all you do!

Looking ahead, please remember that next week is a short week for students due to Parent/Teacher Conferences, which will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 14th and 15th. We’re excited to welcome families into the building and share the amazing growth and accomplishments your children have made so far this year.

Take care,

Heritage Principal

Congratulations to our October Student of the Month winners! Heritage is so proud of all of you, keep up the good work!

Congratulations to Brayden for being this week's Heritage Hero! He was caught being RESPONSIBLE, SAFE, and KIND by helping other students out of cars at drop off and helping everyone be safe. Congratulations Brayden, Heritage is so proud of you!

Nebraska Missing Persons’ Day- October 17th 

According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons database, more than 600,000 people go missing annually. Currently, Nebraska's stats show 86 open cases and 227 resolved cases of missing persons. At any given time, up to 100,000 persons may be reported missing in the United States, with as many as 600,000 reported annually, according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. Many of these individuals are found, but some become long-term missing persons. Nebraska honors Missing Persons and their families each year on October 17th. Prevention and student safety are a main focus for Bennington Public Schools. Please read the following suggestions to prevent unsafe situations.

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!

Adopt the Lounge: Let’s STOCK THE LOUNGE for our Heritage Staff! The PTO is switching things up this year - instead of asking each grade to take a month to collect donations, we are asking each classroom to take a specific week throughout the year to donate. And in October it’s 4th Grade’s turn! Please see the schedule below for the week your class is asked to bring a donation for the lounge:  

There are a few ways to donate!

1) The PTO created an Amazon Wishlist for easy purchase options which will be sent directly to the PTO. Just click and pay!

2) A SignUp Genius has been created if you prefer to shop while out and about. Click on the link HERE for 4th Grade to sign up or HERE for 3rd Grade to purchase specific items for the lounge and then contact heritageptooutreach@gmail.com to coordinate a donation drop off! 

Thank you for helping to support our amazing Heritage staff!

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.

FILL OUT IN GOOGLE FORMS

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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.