Dear Heritage Families,
Happy New Year! It has been a joy to welcome our students back to school and see the halls filled with energy and smiles once again. We truly missed our students over the break, and it was heartwarming to see their excitement as they reunited with friends and teachers.
This week, students reviewed classroom and schoolwide expectations as they settled back into their routines and adjusted to being back in school. They were eager and excited to reconnect, and their enthusiasm made for a wonderful start to the new year. We hope you enjoyed special time together and had opportunities to rest and recharge over the break.
We are looking forward to a wonderful second semester!
ONE TEAM. SAME COMMITMENT.
With appreciation,
Ms. Woodrich
Heritage Principal
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January
- 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
- Friday, January 23rd- 100th Day of School!
- 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 Ms. Hanson's and Mrs. Salcedo's classes for winning Tuffy this month for Spirit Day! The classes that have the most students wearing Badger Blue also win popcorn from our awesome PTO!
Our next spirit day is February 6th!
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Do you have a child ready to start Kindergarten in August 2026?
Heritage Elementary has begun accepting registrations for incoming Kindergarten students for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
If your child will be eligible for Kindergarten this year (age 5 by July 31, 2026), visit our district website www.benningtonschools.org and click on "Enroll New Student" to register for the upcoming school year, and be sure to select the 2026-2027 school year.
Completing registration ensures that you receive communication regarding kindergarten. Determining the enrollment for the next year is also important for future staff planning.
Kindergarten Roundup for students will take place just prior to the start of the school year. More information will be sent on this at a later date. If you have any questions regarding enrollment, please call our school office at 402-238-2095 or email Ms. Carissa at, carissajohnson@bennps.org.
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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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Bundtlets are Back! Students will be bringing home order forms for the Bundtlet sales in their backpacks today and order forms are due back by Friday, January 23rd. The student that sells the most will earn a prize. Bundtlets will be in on February 10th, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Additional order forms can be found here. |
Yearbook Store is LIVE - The store is now open to purchase your 2025-2026 Heritage Elementary yearbooks. Click here to access the store and enter in the following code to purchase: Heritage2026
Order deadline is April 6th, 2026. Yearbooks will be delivered to school in May!
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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! |
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 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!
Audio Screening Volunteers Wanted - We need just a few more volunteers to help with the upcoming Heritage Audio screenings in February. If you are interested in supporting our CNA and Health Para, please sign up using the SignUp Genius links below:
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! |
January Reading Log Hours - You can upload your January Reading Log hours HERE! Get your hours by the end of the month.
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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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