Dear Heritage Families,

We had a wonderful time celebrating Red Ribbon Week! Students and staff alike enjoyed the themed dress-up days—it was a fun and engaging way to reinforce the importance of making healthy choices.

On Tuesday, all grade levels had the opportunity to enjoy a special author visit. A big thank-you to Mrs. Ackerman for organizing this meaningful experience for our students.

Third grade had an exciting field trip to the Rose Theater on Wednesday, where they took part in an acting workshop and saw Goosebumps - The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium. They did a fantastic job demonstrating the 4 B's throughout the experience!

Today, a student from each classroom visited our book vending machine as a reward for showing leadership and growth in reading. These students were selected for setting a great example through hard work and dedication.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us create a positive, engaging, and enriching school environment for all students.

Take care,

Heritage Principal

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

Congratulations to Mrs. Allen and Brenden for being this week's Heritage Heroes! Mrs. Allen was caught being SAFE and KIND by helping our Safety Patrol this week! Brenden was caught being RESPECTFUL and KIND by being so caring and polite. Congratulations to both of you, Heritage is so proud!

We will be having our annual Trunk and Treat Parties on Friday, October 31st. Students are welcome to wear their costume to school this day as long as they are bathroom friendly. Also, please no weapons or face paint and masks can only be worn during the parade and festivities as long as they can see through them. Trick or Treat bags can also be brought for trunk and treating. Due to limited space, we will NOT be allowing lunch visitors. If you would like to watch the parade, you may stand outside near the front doors (as shown on map below). We will also ONLY be allowing room parents into the parties and trunks due to limited space as well.

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!

Adopt the Lounge: Let’s STOCK THE LOUNGE for our Heritage Staff! 3rd Grade it’s your turn in the month of November! Please see the schedule below for the week your class is asked to bring a donation for the lounge:  

There are a few ways 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!

Get in your October Reading Hours! Make sure to get your student’s hours in for the October Reading Incentive Cart by entering their minutes in our Reading Log by the last day of each month. Students earn prizes for grade specific minutes of reading achieved! 

We also need volunteers to push our Reading Incentive Prize Cart and distribute prizes to all the kids who have earned their reading prizes. Check out our Signup Genius HERE to volunteer. 

Upload Your Yearbook Photos! Please continue to share your photos with our Yearbook committee by uploading them to our Yearbook site HERE. We have folders for each class and please add some notes to help us identify the students and what the activity is. Group photos are encouraged!

Crumbl Birthday Volunteers Needed: We are in need of volunteers to help distribute birthday cards and Crumbl cookies once a month. Sign up on our Signup Genius by clicking HERE. 

Spirit Popcorn Volunteers Needed: We are looking for volunteers to help with our Friday Spirit Day popcorn. If interested in signing up for a Spirit Day popcorn shift, please click HERE to access the Signup Genius.

SHOWCASE YOUR BENNINGTON PRIDE and Support BHS Post Prom! This year we have a new sign that is perfect for every Badger home! Of course, we still have personalized signs to SHOWCASE YOUR FAVORITE ATHLETE, ACTIVITY OR CLUB MEMBER WITH A PERSONALIZED YARD SIGN! Signs range from $22 to $26.

A SEPARATE ORDER FORM IS REQUIRED FOR EACH YARD SIGN YOU WISH TO ORDER! One name per sign is allowed. Pick up times and location will be communicated via email.

FILL OUT IN GOOGLE FORMS

Hello, 

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