Dear Heritage Families,
It was a great first week back with students after spring break. They jumped right back into the routines and procedures of the school day. We are so lucky to have such amazing students at Heritage.
Next week, we have a few exciting field trips planned. Third grade will be heading to the Illuminarium, and first grade will be off to the zoo.
We will also have 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students taking their ELA NSCAS tests. Please make sure your child gets a good night’s rest and has a healthy breakfast so they are ready to do their very best and show what they know. We are excited to see the progress each student has made this year.
Thank you for your continued support.
ONE TEAM, SAME COMMITMENT
Take care, Ms. Woodrich Heritage Principal |
April - Saturday, April 18th- Pancakes and Partnerships Event 10am-12pm
- Tuesday, April 21st- Early Release at 11:40
- Monday, April 27th- PTO Meeting at 6:00pm
- Tuesday, April 28th- Badger Singer and Drumming Concert at 6:30pm
- Thursday, April 30th- Incoming Kindergarten Open House at 5:00pm
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Congratulations to our March 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 April 21st. |
Join Us for Pancakes & Partnerships! Come enjoy a morning of great food, fun, and community connection!
Event Highlights - Pancakes served by The Pancake Man from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Local community vendors
- Outdoor games
- Family fun for everyone
Bring your family and spend the morning connecting with our community. We hope to see you there!
Please use the link below to help us get a head count for the event, but an RSVP for this event is not required. |
We’ve experienced multiple near-misses with vehicles that could have led to accidents. Please pay close attention to the stop signs around the school and when exiting the school driveway, as this is a serious safety concern.
We have also had several reports of motorized scooters coming out of the school drive into oncoming traffic. Please talk with your students about scooter safety so we can avoid injuries and accidents. Thank you with your cooperation with this! |
Please Complete the Parent Communication Survey Bennington Public Schools is collecting feedback from parents across the district through the Parent Communication Survey. The purpose of this survey is to gather input about communication practices within BPS and provide helpful feedback for the district, principals, and staff.
Your responses will help guide future communication decisions and improvements across the district. The survey should take about five minutes to complete.
Please complete the survey by Monday, April 13. We appreciate you taking a few minutes to share your perspective. |
As we look towards next school year already, we would like to let our community know we will have a few changes in our teaching staff for next year. Mrs. Nightengale, Mrs. Watson, and Mrs. Rucker will be leaving after this school year. Ms. Jensby will be heading off to the middle school. We have loved and appreciated everything they have done for our school community and wish them all the best of luck in their future endeavors. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. |
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. |
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! |
April 13th,2026- Breakfast Breakfast Pizza Bagel Assorted Cereal Fruit Juice Milk
April 14th, 2026- Breakfast Sausage, Egg and Cheese Croissant Cereal Fruit Juice Milk |
Ditch the Dishes at Culvers - Our April Ditch the Dishes event will be on Tuesday, April 28th at Culvers (17202 Evans St. Omaha) from 4-8pm. Heritage will earn 15% back on drive thru or lobby orders (does not include online, delivery or curbside). So plan to ditch those dishes and join us at Culvers! |
School Supply Pre-Order! It’s never too early to get something checked off your list for next school year. Get your student’s school supplies pre-ordered now! The price you pay at checkout is the price you pay in August - no inflation or surcharges! Place your orders using our School ID: HER202 before June 16th. |
26/27 PTO Committee Positions are OPEN - It’s never too early to start thinking about next year! And PTO is looking for volunteers to join our AMAZING committees. To learn more about the available committee, check out our website and click HERE to sign up for a committee position. |
Adopt the Lounge: Let’s STOCK THE LOUNGE for our Heritage Staff!! Our staff love snacks and drinks so if you’d like to donate, please see our links below on how to donate. - April 13th - 30th - All School Donations
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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Donate Your Old Badger Gear - PTO will be collecting your gently used (non-personalized) Badger gear for the PTO yard sale that takes place during Bennington Daze in June. Feel free to drop your donations in Murphy the Monster at school! |
Little B Fun Run Race - Join the Bennington Public Schools Foundation for the 3rd Annual Triple B Race on Saturday, June 6th during Bennington Daze. The Fun Run is the perfect race for any age and will wrap up right before the parade begins so you can attend both. All registration fees go to support the BPSF. Registration is $30 per person but if you complete the bingo sheet on the back of the registration flyer, you can earn $5 off your registration. Registration flyer can be found HERE. |
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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The Nebraska Department of Education requires Bennington Public Schools to inform parents in regards to how the district uses Title I funding it receives. At this time Bennington Elementary and Heritage Elementary utilize these funds to support student programming. An informational session is scheduled at Bennington Elementary School prior to the Board of Education meeting to inform the public about the use of this funding and to take comments. Please join us on May 11th at 5:00 p.m. in the Bennington Elementary School Library. |
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. Spring Activities Sign Up - Start Date February 28 |
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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