Dear Heritage Families,

As we reflect on our school year and the many moments we’ve shared, I am filled with gratitude for our incredible Heritage community.

What makes Heritage so special is not just our students’ achievements or our dedicated staff — it is the way our families, teachers, and students come together for one another. Time and time again, we see acts of kindness, generosity, encouragement, and support that remind us we are more than a school — we are a family.

Whether it’s volunteering your time, supporting school events, cheering on our students, helping a neighbor, or simply offering a kind word, you continue to demonstrate the strength and heart of this community. Your partnership, trust, and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of our children.

Thank you for the countless ways you show up for Heritage and for one another. It is an honor to serve as your principal, and I am deeply grateful to be part of such a caring and connected community.

Take care,

Ms. Woodrich

Heritage Principal

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

Our next Student of the Month assembly will be on Tuesday March 24th.

This week's Heritage Heroes are Ben and Jameson! Ben was caught being KIND by checking on a friend on the playground when they were sad. Jameson was caught being RESPONSIBLE and KIND by sharing with his brother in the cafeteria and making him feel better. Heritage is so proud of both of you, keep up the great work!

We are excited to invite you to participate in a special part of our upcoming Staff Appreciation Week to celebrate the incredible members of our school staff.

Our teachers, support staff, office team, and specialists work hard every day to support, encourage, and inspire our students. We would love your help in showing them just how much they are appreciated!

Today, students will bring home postcards with teacher's names listed on them. We are asking families to write a kind, heartfelt message to those staff members listed on the postcard. Your words of gratitude and encouragement truly mean so much and make a lasting difference. We have also included the template for these postcards below, so if you would like to write additional cards to other staff members please feel free to do so!

Please return your postcards to the school office no later than Monday, March 9th.

Thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate the amazing people who make our school community so special.

With appreciation,

Heritage Elementary PTO

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!

Staff Appreciation Week Postcards: Postcards are coming home in the Friday folders for Staff Appreciation Week. We are asking that each family provide a positive and encouraging message to the staff member listed on the postcards and return these to the front office no later than Monday, March 9th. These will be included as a part of our Staff Appreciation Week celebrations! 

5th Grade Farewell Ads - New this year, PTO is putting together 5th Grade Farewell ads that will be featured in the 25-26 Yearbook! Ads are $20 each and include a 1/8 page ad with photo and 50 words max. Scan QR code to purchase and send your photos and messages to heritageptooutreach@gmail.com. Orders are due by Friday, March 6th!

Adopt the Lounge: Let’s STOCK THE LOUNGE for our Heritage Staff! Kindergarten - it’s your turn in March! If you’d like to donate, please see our links below on how 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!

February Reading Log - Make sure to get your February Reading log hours in before the end of the month. You can access the Reading Log HERE.

Hello, 

if you are looking to register for Heritage gym usage this Spring, 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.