This week has been both busy and fulfilling at Heritage! We had the honor of hosting the Bennington Public Schools Veterans Day Program, and it was truly a special event.

A heartfelt thank-you goes out to Mrs. Vander Laan for her dedication and hard work in organizing such a meaningful program. It was a wonderful celebration of our community and a sincere tribute to those who have served. We are so grateful to all of our Veterans who joined us—your presence made the day truly memorable.

On Wednesday, students participated in Badger Time, where the focus was on self-awareness—recognizing how we feel and expressing those feelings in positive, healthy ways with others. Understanding ourselves helps us better connect, learn, and grow together, and our students did an excellent job engaging with this important topic.

We also celebrated our November Students of the Month! We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, kindness, and leadership. We are equally proud of our entire student body—their excitement in celebrating the success of others truly demonstrates the strong sense of community we have here at Heritage.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us foster a positive, engaging, and enriching environment for all students.

ONE TEAM. SAME COMMITMENT.

Take care,

Heritage Principal

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

Congratulations to Claire and Lucy for being this week's Heritage Heroes! Claire was caught being RESPONSIBLE and KIND by spending time at recess picking up the playground without being asked. Lucy was caught being RESPECTFUL and KIND by coming up with an idea to praise teachers for their hard work. Congratulations, Heritage is so proud!

Mr. Mahoney, one of our 4th Grade Teacher, is known for creating a classroom environment where every student can thrive. His nominations describe him as patient, kind, and consistent; someone who goes the extra mile to meet the needs of all learners. He is celebrated for his humor, creativity, and ability to make learning engaging and meaningful. Colleagues shared that he’s a true team player, always supporting others with positivity, reassurance, and care. His collaboration with the Special Education department and his dedication to student success make a lasting impact on both students and staff.

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!

Vision Screenings : We are looking for a few volunteers to help with health screenings (date TBD). This usually takes 2-3 hours (depending on # of volunteers). If you (or someone you know) is able to come and help, please email heritagepto2012@gmail.com.   **Volunteers will need to have an approved volunteer form on file**

Adopt the Lounge: Let’s STOCK THE LOUNGE for our Heritage Staff! 3rd Grade it’s your turn in the month of November! 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 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!

November Reading Log Hours - You can upload your November Reading Log hours HERE! Remember that November is a short month so get your hours in before Thanksgiving Break!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Not sure how to get involved? We have LOTS of volunteer slots still open to help out PTO. Please consider helping out with one of our volunteer shifts for some of our different projects. Click on the links below to learn more and sign up today!

Crumbl Cookie Distribution 

Push the Reading Incentive Cart 

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

Hello, 

if you are looking to register for Heritage gym usage this winter please use the following registration link and I will reach out as soon as possible.

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.