Heritage Families,
What a wonderful week at Heritage! During Badger Time, our focus was on the I Can Statement: “I can take care of myself.” Students learned about the importance of taking care of their bodies, belongings, learning, and feelings. These are important skills that help our students grow as learners and build independence.
We also had the opportunity to celebrate our October Students of the Month! It is always exciting to hear about the amazing things our students are doing to demonstrate our Heritage expectations of being Respectful, Responsible, Safe, and Kind. One of my favorite parts of these assemblies is watching our students celebrate one another. They show such genuine excitement and kindness when their classmates are recognized, and it is a wonderful reflection of the culture we continue to build together at Heritage. We are so proud of our Badgers!
Thanks to the success of our fundraiser, students also enjoyed an exciting Wildlife Encounters assembly! Students attended either a K–2 or 3–5 presentation and had the opportunity to experience an engaging and memorable program. A huge thank-you to our Heritage PTO for sponsoring these assemblies and making this special learning experience possible for our students. We are grateful for the many ways our PTO supports opportunities that enrich learning beyond the classroom.
Next week, we look forward to welcoming our families to Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, October 13, and Wednesday, October 14. We are excited to connect with you, celebrate your child's growth, and share the wonderful learning and progress that have taken place since the beginning of the school year. These conversations are an important part of the partnership between home and school, and we appreciate the time you take to be involved in your child's education.
Thank you for being such an important part of our Heritage family. We look forward to seeing you next week!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Soaring to New Heights!
Take care,
Ms. Woodrich
Heritage Principal
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October
- Monday, October 12th- DC PJ Day Fundraiser-bring $1 to wear PJs!
- Tuesday, October 13th-Wednesday, October 14th - Parent-Teacher Conferences 4pm-8pm
- Thursday, October 15th-Friday, October 16th - No School
- Monday, October 26th - PTO Meeting at 6:00 PM
- Friday, October 30th - Trunk or Treat; more details to come
November
- Friday, November 6th- Spirit Day!
- Wednesday, November 11th- Early Dismissal; 11:40 AM
- Wednesday, November 25th- Friday, November 27th- No School; Thanksgiving Break
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Congratulations to all our October Student of the Month recipients! Heritage is so proud of all of you! |
This week's Heritage Hero is Memphis! Memphis is a hero by being a kind friend and cleaning off a peer's jacket that was covered in grass. Thank you for being an amazing example at Heritage! |
Our Fall Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Tuesday, October 13th and Wednesday, October 14th from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you need to schedule or reschedule a conference time. |
Join us for National Anthem Night with the Lancers! On Saturday, October 24th, watch the choirs of Bennington and Heritage Elementary sing the National Anthem before enjoying an Omaha Lancers hockey game! A portion of ticket sales will go back to support our elementary choir clubs. Scan the QR code on the graphic to purchase your tickets and support our singers! |
SchoolStore Passive Fundraising: In the next month, we will be launching our new passive fundraising program, SchoolStore! The SchoolStore Program is 100% online - you create an account for your student, invite friends and family to participate, and then everyone can shop the over 300 retailers to earn money back for Heritage! Check out our Facebook page for more information as well as information coming home with your students in the next few weeks. |
Tattoo a Teacher (or Heritage Staff): Have you always wanted to know what your favorite Heritage Staff member looks like covered in ink? Well now is your chance! PTO is having a fundraiser where students have the opportunity to purchase temporary tattoos and select a participating staff member to “tattoo”. Each tattoo is $5 (plus processing fee) and students will have the opportunity to “ink” the staff member after the all-school assembly on Wednesday, November 11th. Sale runs through Sunday, November 1st. Purchase your tattoo today!
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Halloween Candy Donations Needed: Look whose baaacckkk! Murphy the Monster has made his reappearance and he is HUNGRY for candy donations for our upcoming Trunk or Treat event. If you would like to donate candy or small prize items for this event, please drop them inside Murphy, who will be located just inside the main doors of the school. Donations will be accepted until Friday, October 23rd.
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Ditch the Dishes at McDonalds: Join us at our October Ditch the Dishes McTeacher Night at McDonalds (16751 Willit St. Bennington) on Wednesday, October 21st from 4:30-7:00pm! All DIGITAL ORDERS placed in the McDonald’s App, for McDelivery, or at the Restaurant Kiosks will earn 20% back for Heritage. We hope to see you all there! |
Support for the Cannon Family: Our Heritage community is coming together to support the Cannon Family, whose daughter Olivia is in 1st Grade. Olivia was diagnosed last year with DIPG Brain Cancer and we are looking to the Heritage community to help offer some practical support for the family during this difficult time. Here are some ways to help:
The family greatly appreciates all of the support they have received from the Heritage community!
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Adopt the Lounge: Let’s STOCK THE LOUNGE for our Heritage Staff!! Our staff love snacks and drinks so let’s kick off the 26/27 school year with a fully stocked lounge! 4th Grade - it’s your turn in October! If you’d like to donate, please see our links below on how to donate.
Week of 10/12 - 10/16 - Conference Week - Any donations welcome!
Week of 10/19 - 10/23 - Mrs. Plourde’s Class
Week of 10/26 - 10/30 - Mr. Mahoney’s Class
Week of 11/2 - 11/6 - Ms. Vacura’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!
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Yearbook Photos Needed: Please send in your photos for the 26/27 yearbook! We are looking for classroom photos from parties, field trips and any other school events to help us create our annual yearbook. Group shots are needed along with smaller candids too! You can upload your photos directly into your class folders using our yearbook photo link. |
PTO Volunteer Shifts Available: Looking for ways to get involved at Heritage? PTO has plenty of volunteer shifts available that you can sign up for. These shifts can be done at school or on your own time, so pick what works best for you! Check out our Signup Genius link to learn about all of our volunteer opportunities. Thank you for your time and support! |
Reading Incentive Log Hours: Hours for the PTO Reading Incentive Log can be logged for October. Hours are due by the last day of the month and students will earn prizes based on the number of hours they read. |
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We Want Your Feedback! Parent Climate and Culture Survey
Bennington Public Schools wants to hear from you! We encourage all parents to complete the Parent Climate and Culture Survey.
Your feedback helps us celebrate what's going well and identify opportunities for improvement at both the school and district levels. All survey responses are confidential, and your honest feedback is appreciated!
Please complete the survey by Friday, October 30, 2026. Thank you for helping us continue to make Bennington Public Schools a great place for students to learn and grow!
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Please let your child's teacher or the front office know if you sign your child up for the Good News Club. Since this is not affiliated with Heritage, we do not get notified when students sign up. Thank you!! |
If you are interested in using Bennington Public Schools facilities for team practices please refer to this document and fill out the registration located at the bottom. The corresponding gym coordinator will reach out to you soon after. Thank you! |
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 steps below outline what needs to happen before an individual can volunteer at any of our schools. Contact the school to discuss a volunteer opportunity.
Level I
- Level I volunteers are not required to complete a volunteer application form.
Level II
- Complete a volunteer application form and return it to the building Principal
- The building Principal will review the volunteer application and communicate with the volunteer applicant of the approval or denial of the request based on the application information and the volunteer's good standing with the district.
Level III
- Complete a volunteer application form and return it to the building Principal.
- The building Principal will review the volunteer application and submit the form to the District Office for a background check.
- The cost of the background check will be covered by the district.
- Complete the background check sent via email to the volunteer applicant by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
- Once received, click the link provided and the on-screen instructions will guide you through the background check process. This link will expire after 14 days.
- Please allow 2-3 weeks for the background check to be completed and results sent to the District.
- The building Principal will communicate with the volunteer applicant of the approval or denial of the request based on the application information, the volunteer's good standing with the district, and the results of the background check.
Volunteer activity can only begin AFTER the applicant receives an approval email from the building Principal and a Volunteer Level III background check is cleared. All volunteers must follow Bennington Public Schools guidelines regarding safe and responsible volunteerism.
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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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