Dear Heritage Families,
As we wrap up the first semester of learning, we want to extend our sincere thanks to you for your continued partnership and support. Your involvement, encouragement, and collaboration play a vital role in your child’s success, and we are truly grateful for the trust you place in us each day.
This week, our students had a wonderful time celebrating with classroom parties and an all-school assembly with magician Jeff Quinn to wrap up the semester. It was a joyful way to recognize their hard work and accomplishments over the past months.
Together, we have celebrated growth, worked through challenges, and supported our students academically, socially, and emotionally. Your commitment to your children and to our school community helps make Heritage a positive and nurturing place to learn.
Thank you for being such an important part of our school family. We wish you a relaxing and enjoyable holiday break and look forward to continuing our work together in the second semester.
ONE TEAM. SAME COMMITMENT.
With appreciation,
Ms. Woodrich
Heritage Principal
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December
- December 22nd-January 5th- No School, Winter Break (Office Closed)
January
- Friday, January 2nd- Snack Milk Opens
- Monday, January 5th- No School, Teacher In-Service
- Friday, January 9th- Spirit Day
- Tuesday, January 13th- Health Screenings
- Wednesday, January 14th- Early Dismissal at 11:40
- Thursday, January 15th- DC PJ Day - bring $1 to wear PJs
- Friday, January 16th- Snack Milk Closes at 4pm
- Monday, January 19th- No School, MLK Day
- Monday, January 26th- PTO Meeting at 6:00pm at Bennington Public Library
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Congratulations to our December Student of the Month winners! Heritage is so proud of all of you, keep up the good work! |
Congratulations to Lucy and Mr. Wright for being this week's Heritage Heroes! Lucy was caught being KIND by writing a kind note to another classmate. Mr. Wright was caught being RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and KIND by having perfect attendance as a long term sub. Congratulations, Heritage is so proud! |
Just a reminder to send your children to school with a warm coat, hat and mittens. Breakfast and Reading/Walking club kids come in at 7:45. All other kids wait outside until 8:00. If the "feels like" temperature is 20 degrees or below; all kids will come in at 7:50 and wait in assigned hallway areas until 8:00.
For recess, we go outside unless the 'feels like' temperature is 20 degrees or below. If there is snow on the playground, students will need to bring snow boots and snow gear and be able to dress themselves in the snow gear to play in the snowy areas. If they do not have the appropriate gear, they will play on the blacktop and non-snowy areas.
Please label all of their belongings. This way our lost and found doesn't grow.
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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!
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Bennington Public Schools has updated our procedures for volunteers working with students. We truly value the time and talents our parents and caregivers share with our school community! If you plan to volunteer at school this year-whether in the classroom, at events, or on a field trip-please take a moment to review the new procedures. If you would like to volunteer, simply complete this application form, sign it, and return it to the school office.
If you have filled out a form in the past and have already been approved, you're all set.-no need to complete it again. If you're not sure of your status or have any questions, our office staff is happy to help. Just give the office a call at 402-238-2095.
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Adopt the Lounge: Let’s STOCK THE LOUNGE for our Heritage Staff! 2nd Graders - you are up in the months of January / February! If you’d like to donate, please see our links below on how to donate!
- January 6th - 9th - PTO Donations
- January 12th - 16th - Mrs. Fahrenholz’s Class
- January 20th - 23rd - Ms. Hanson’s Class
- January 26th - 30th - Mrs. Plourde’s Class
- February 2nd - 6th - Mrs. Powell’s Class
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!
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Health & Audio Screening Volunteers Wanted - We are looking for volunteers to help with the upcoming Heritage Health & Audio screenings in January and February. If you are interested in supporting our CNA and Health Para, please sign up using the SignUp Genius links below:
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December Reading Log Hours - You can upload your December Reading Log hours HERE! Get your hours by the end of the month. |
January Ditch the Dishes - Save the Date for our January Ditch the Dishes event at McDonalds on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. More details to come! |
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Not sure how to get involved? We still have open volunteer slots available for some of our different projects. Click on the links below to learn more and sign up today!
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Next PTO Meeting - Please join us for our next PTO meeting in the New Year on Monday, January 26th at the Bennington Public Library. We hope to see you all there. Have a wonderful holiday break from PTO! |
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.
Winter Activities Sign Up - Oct. 20 - Start Date October 27 - End Date February 27
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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.
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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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