Dear Heritage Families,
As we wrap up another incredible school year at Heritage Elementary, I want to take a moment to thank our students, staff, and families for making this year one filled with growth, positivity, and connection. It has truly been a year worth celebrating.
This school year, we saw our students grow not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. From classrooms filled with collaboration and creativity to students demonstrating leadership, kindness, and perseverance, Heritage continued to be a place where students are encouraged to learn, take risks, and support one another. It has been wonderful to watch our students build confidence and pride in themselves throughout the year.
Our Heritage staff continues to go above and beyond to create a welcoming and supportive environment for every child and family. We are grateful for the strong partnerships we have with our families and community, and we deeply appreciate the trust and support you provide each day. Together, we continue to create a school culture where students feel safe, connected, and excited to come to school.
I am incredibly proud of our staff and the dedication they show every single day. While the accomplishments and milestones are exciting to celebrate, it is truly the “little things” that make Heritage special — the smiles at arrival, encouraging words, problem-solving, patience, teamwork, flexibility, and the daily commitment to students. Those small moments are what make the big successes possible.
Thank you for your continued partnership, support, and trust throughout this school year. It is an honor to serve the Heritage community, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such amazing students, families, and staff.
I hope you all have a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer. We look forward to welcoming everyone
back in the fall for another great year at Heritage Elementary!
ONE TEAM, SAME COMMITMENT
Take care,
Ms. Woodrich
Heritage Principal
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- Please keep your student's bus pass in a safe place over summer. Bus passes are good until graduation. There is a $25 fee for lost/misplaced bus passes.
- Over the summer, we will be transitioning from NebSis to Synergy ParentVue. In August, you will receive an invitation email with detailed directions on how to set up your account.
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Congratulations to our May Student of the Month winners! Heritage is so proud of all of you, keep up the good work! |
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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THANK YOU! Heritage PTO appreciates everyone’s support this year with our fundraisers, projects, and volunteer shifts. We couldn’t do any of this without the community’s help. You are what makes our organization great so we thank you all for an amazing year! |
Community Survey : As we look to close out the 25/26 PTO year, we hope that you will take a moment to complete our PTO Community Survey. This feedback helps us in planning for next years’ programming and needs. This survey is open until May 31st, 2026. PTO will draw 2 winners from completed responses for a $50 gift card!! |
Volunteer Opportunities - We still have ONE final volunteer opportunity available for this school year for PTO. If you are available to help out with this event please email heritagepto2012@gmail.com. We’d appreciate the help!
6/5 - Badger Yard Sale - need volunteers for setup, selling and clean-up shifts anytime between 4pm and 9pm.
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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. |
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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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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