Monday, January 12th
- Board of Education Meeting, 6pm
Wednesday, January 14th
- Early Dismissal Day
- Elementary: 11:40, Middle: 11:50, High: 12:00
Monday, January 19th
- No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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The next regular Board of Education meeting will be on January 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at the District Office. All meetings are open to the public. Regular meetings are streamed live through YouTube and viewable on the District website. Special meetings, where there are action items on the agenda, will also be streamed live. Agendas for Board of Education meetings are posted on the district website the Friday before each meeting. Click here to view agendas and minutes.
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Do you have a student ready to start Kindergarten in August 2026? Bennington Public Schools is currently accepting registrations for any incoming Kindergarten students. If your child will be eligible for Kindergarten (age 5 by July 31, 2026) please visit our district website www.benningtonschools.org and click on "Enroll a Student" to register for the upcoming school year, and be sure to select the 2026-2027 school year.
Determining the enrollment for the next year is important for future staff planning. Completing registration also ensures that you receive communication regarding kindergarten.
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In the event of winter weather, the District would use phone calls, emails, and text messages to notify staff and families that school is either closed or there is a 2-hour late start.
Announcements:
School closings will be announced using the following media sources listed below:
District Notification: ParentSquare (Phone, Email, Text Message, App)
Television: KMTV 3, WOWT 6, KETV 7
Radio: KFAB (AM 1110), KKAR (AM1290)
Reminders:
When school is closed due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, BPS will make efforts to make up these educational opportunities. The District has embedded days into the school calendar for such occasions.
- Students will NOT make-up the first two snow days.
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NEW THIS YEAR! The third and fourth snow days will be Remote Education days.
- If there are more than four snow days, the District will communicate the plan for those missed days.
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Bennington Public Schools would like to recognize staff members throughout the year. Do you know a staff member that shines their light? Are they going above and beyond? Have they done something to help someone make their day better? Nominate them using the short form linked below.
Check out the list of staff members that have been recognized!
Congratulations to the staff members below that have been recognized by a colleague, parent, or student since the last newsletter.
Dave Burgers, Jeremy Edens, Kim Hanusek, Konni in den Bosch, Julie Puck, Elise Ratigan, Bailey Rolfe, Lillian Rowell, Amy Sather, and Dr. Dean Wood
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Friday, January 9th
- 6pm CST - Varsity at Scottsbluff HS
- 7:45pm CST - JV at Scottsbluff HS
Saturday, January 10th
- 9:30am - Reserve at Millard North HS
- 12pm CST - Varsity at Gering HS
- 1:30pm CST - JV at Gering HS
Monday, January 12th
- 6pm - Reserve at Elkhorn North HS
Tuesday, January 13th
- 6pm - Reserve vs. Lincoln Northwest at BHS
- 7:30pm - Varsity vs. Lincoln Northwest at BHS
Thursday, January 15th
- 4:30pm - JV vs. Waverly at BHS
- 6pm - Varsity vs. Waverly at BHS
Saturday, January 17th
- 9am - Reserve at Omaha Gross Catholic HS
- 1pm - JV vs. North Platte at BHS
- 2:30pm - Varsity vs. North Platte at BHS
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Friday, January 9th
- 6pm CST - JV at Scottsbluff HS
- 7:45pm CST - Varsity at Scottsbluff HS
Saturday, January 10th
- 9am - Freshman vs. Standing Bear HS at BHS
- 11am - Reserve at Millard North HS
- 12pm CST - JV at Gering HS
- 1:30pm CST - Varsity at Gering HS
Monday, January 12th
- 6pm - Freshman at Elkhorn North HS
- 7:30pm - Freshman B at Elkhorn North HS
- 7:30pm - Reserve at Elkhorn North HS
Tuesday, January 13th
- 6pm - Varsity vs. Lincoln Northwest at BHS
- 7:30pm - JV vs. Lincoln Northwest at BHS
Thursday, January 15th
- 4:30pm - Freshman B at Skutt Catholic HS
- 4:30pm - JV vs. Waverly at BHS
- 6pm - Freshman at Skutt Catholic HS
- 7:30pm - Varsity vs. Waverly at BHS
Saturday, January 17th
- 10:30am - Freshman at Gross Catholic HS
- 12pm - Freshman B at Gross Catholic HS
- 1pm - Varsity vs. North Platte at BHS
- 2:30pm - JV vs. North Platte at BHS
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Friday, January 9th
- 3pm - Varsity EMC Duals at Waverly HS
Saturday, January 10th
- 9am - JV Invitational at Waverly HS
- 10am - JV Invitational at Aquinas Catholic HS
Tuesday, January 13th
- 6pm - JV Dual at Syracuse HS
- 7pm - Varsity Dual at Syracuse HS
Thursday, January 15th
- 6pm - JV Dual at Norfolk HS
- 7pm - Varsity Dual at Norfolk HS
Friday, January 16th
- 9am - JV Invitational at Schuyler Central HS
Saturday, January 17th
- 9:30am - Varsity Invitational at Schuyler Central HS
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Saturday, January 10th
- 9am - 9/JV/Varsity Dual Tournament at Gretna East HS
Tuesday, January 13th
- 5:30pm - 9/JV/Varsity Triangular at Millard South HS
Friday, January 16th
- 9am - 9/JV/Varsity Tournament at Schuyler Central HS
Saturday, Jan uary 17th
- 9:30am - 9/JV/Varsity Tournament at Schuyler Central HS
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Sunday, January 11th
Competition at Lincoln Standing Bear HS
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Sunday, January 11th
Competition at Millard North HS
- 4:40pm - Pom
- 6:10pm - Hip Hop
- 7:50pm - Game Day
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The Community Resources page on the BPS website shares information about local programs available to help families with food sustainability and other essential needs. From food pantries and meal assistance to community outreach efforts, these resources are here to help families have access to what they need. |
Mrs. Johnson is planning a TRIP TO EUROPE for all Sophomores students graduating in 2028! The trip will be 14 days and include 5 countries: The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Switzerland and Italy. It will depart as soon as school is out for the summer in 2028.
There will be an INFORMATIONAL PARENT MEETING in January. Watch the newsletter for more information. Attend with your parents so that you have all of the information about travel, safety and the entire adventure!
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High School Ski Trip
February 13th-16th at Snowy Range, WY
Cost to go for Ski/Board trip is $560.
- With your own gear is $500, and if you are not wanting to ski but still go, it’s $400.
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Spring 2026 soccer registration is now open!
8U-15U registration closes on January 18th.
4U-7U registration closes on February 8th.
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Kids Cheer Clinic
January 24th from 9am - 12pm
At Westview High School
Performance:
Westview HS Girls Basketball Game
January 27th at 5:15pm
Registration:
Fee: $45
Includes a snack, t-shirt, and cheer bow
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Winter Academy
Players will work on their foot skills, passing and shooting. Instructors from UNO, Creighton and BENSC will be on site to work help train the players.
For ages 7U-13U
$125 per person
January 17th, 24th, 31st, & February 7th
at Bennington Elementary
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Cub Scout Pack 13 is for Boys & Girls in Grades K-5
- The Pack is made up of 6 Dens (1 for each grade)
- There is usually 1 Pack activity (on Saturday afternoons) and 2 Den activities per month.
Cost: Pay $150 in dues, plus sell a minimum of $300 in popcorn for 1st-5th graders.
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Saturday Afternoons
June 6th thru Aug. 15th
Seymour Smith Park
5 Boys and 5 Girls per team
Ages 9 thru 17 (3 Divisions)
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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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