Dear Heritage Families,
We continued with MAP testing this week and are proud of the effort our students are showing. We have been encouraging all students to focus on working hard, taking their time, and simply doing their best. To help celebrate that effort, our PTO is sponsoring a fun celebration for students who demonstrate these qualities during testing. We want our students to know that giving their best effort is what truly matters.
Looking ahead to next week, we will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, May 6th at 11:40 a.m. Students will participate in Badger Time in the morning, followed by our final Student of the Month celebration for this school year.
We also have several exciting field trips planned: 5th grade and Kindergarten will be visiting the zoo, and 2nd grade will be heading to Arbor Day Farm.
Thank you for your continued support!
ONE TEAM, SAME COMMITMENT
Take care,
Ms. Woodrich
Heritage Principal
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May
- Friday, May 1st- No School, Teacher In-Service
- Wednesday, May 6th- Early Release at 11:40
- Friday, May 8th- Spirit Day
- Friday, May 15th- Fun Day!
- Friday, May 22nd- Last Day of School and Early Release at 11:40
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Congratulations to Mr. Mahoney for being awarded 2026 Blue Apple Distinguished Educator of the Year! Heritage is so grateful to have such an amazing teacher for our students and a wonderful colleague to work with. |
Congratulations to our April 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 Wednesday, May 6th.
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This week's Heritage Heroes are Brooks, Eli, and Hudson! They were caught being RESPONSIBLE and KIND by helping a friend clean out a locker without being asked. Heritage is so proud of all of you, keep up the great work! |
We are very grateful to everyone who was able to join us for our first Pancakes and Partnerships event this past weekend. We had a wonderful turnout, and it was great to see so many Heritage families come together to eat, play, and enjoy time as a community.
We were also fortunate to have several fantastic partners join us, including our PTO, the Bennington Library, All Stars, and Heritage staff who shared information about building strong attendance habits.
Our goal is to continue fostering a Heritage community that supports one another and goes the extra mile for our students. This includes helping ensure our students are consistently at school and ready to learn. We are already looking ahead to our next Pancakes and Partnerships event, which will take place this fall on September 26th—please mark your calendars.
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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!
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You will be missed!
Mrs. Pohlmann
Mrs. Nightengale
Ms. Jensby
Mrs. Watson
Mrs. Rucker
Welcome to our Heritage staff for the 2026-27 School Year!
3rd Grade: Ms. Weindel
5th Grade: Ms. Vaughn
5th Grade: Ms. Reisselman
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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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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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Volunteer Opportunities - We still have some final volunteer opportunities available for this school year for PTO. If you are available to help out with any of the following events, please email or use the sign up links listed.
5/8 - Spirit Popcorn (Sign up link HERE) 5/14 - Crumbl Cookie Distribution (Sign up link HERE) 5/15 - Field Day - need volunteers for the check in table and popsicle distribution anytime between 8:30am and 3:00pm (email heritagepto2012@gmail.com if you can help)
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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.
- May 4 - May 22nd - 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! |
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! |
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.
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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
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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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