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Posted Date: 02/17/26 (09:41 AM)


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February 17, 2026

Calendar of Events

 

Announcements

  • All girls going out for tennis, there is a mandatory meeting on Monday, February 24th after school in the library. Please plan on attending. Let Coach Christensen know if you are unable to attend.

  • Change in location for this week's FCA meeting: FCA will be meeting Wednesday morning 2/18 at 7:00 A.M. in Coach (Luke) Olson's room (158) instead of the library. There will be breakfast!
Senior T-shirt opportunity
Dodge ball tournament

  • The speech team will be hosting its annual showcase on Monday, February 23 at 6:30 pm. This starts in the library and moves to surrounding classrooms. This is our chance to show everyone the hard work we've been putting forth this year to everyone. If you have any speech team members as students, or you have a friend on the team, they would love for you to come out to see them perform. It's truly a great night. If you have any questions, see Mr. Ginal or Ms. Wilson. Hope to see everyone there!


  • ACT and Pre-ACT math practice. Any junior or sophomore that wants to practice problems to prepare for the ACT or Pre-ACT. Math Mondays!!!!!!! Monday mornings 7 am to 7:45 am in G157. Starting Monday February 16th through Monday March 23rd.

Summer lifeguarding opportunity
summer employment opportunity
summer employment opportunities

  • There will be a Boys Golf Player/Parent Meeting Tuesday, February 24th at Bennington South Middle School at 5:00pm in Coach Nichols classroom #603.  You need to attend the meeting if you are planning on going out for golf this spring. If you cannot make the meeting you need to email Coach Nichols at cnichols@bennps.org.

  • Are you interested in joining the track and field team? Please contact Coach Suing or Coach Horner as soon as possible. We need to add you to the Google Classroom. Also, please add this to your calendar:
  • The Boys Track meeting will take place on February 17th at 3:30 in the library. 
  • The Girl's Track meeting will be February 19th at 3:30 in the library. 
  • March 2nd is officially day 1 of practice. Physicals must be in to our athletic trainers before day 1.


  • Any male student who is interested in playing baseball needs to make sure you have your NSAA form and physical form completed and turned into the office or trainer by the start of tryouts!
Black History showcase
bedazzle your books!

Service hours opportunity

Bennington Middle school is looking for volunteers to run concession stands during home games. Please use the link below to get signed up!
French club info
Poster design competition
Volunteer hours for middle school concessions
SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY: AFTER SCHOOL CONCESSIONS!
Bennington South Middle School PTO is looking for volunteers to help with
concessions at some of our upcoming girls basketball games and boys wrestling
meets. Concessions are easy, fun, and a great way to knock out service hours
right after school! Shifts are generally from 3:30-6:00 but can be flexible – click
the link to sign up today! THANK YOU!
Art club information
Test prep materials
Letter Jacket Information
Tutoring help
Campus Life meeting info
Food pantry information
Circle of Badgers meeting

Athletic News

Feb 17 - Girls Wrestling State Meet @ CHI
Boys Reserve and Freshman B basketball vs Concordia @ BHS
Feb 18 - Girls Wrestling state meet @ CHI
Feb 19 - Boys Varsity State Wrestling meet @ CHI
Girls JV/Varsity basketball vs. Duchesne Academy @ Duchesne
Boys JV/Varsity basketball vs. Mt. Michael @ Mt. Michael HS.
Feb 20 - Speech Competition
Varsity Wrestling State meet @ CHI
Feb 21 - State Dance Competition @ Heartland event center
EMC Speech Tournament @ Elkhorn North HS
Varsity Wrestling state meet @ CHI
School Events Calendar
 

Lunch Menu

  • Crispitos & nacho cheese sauce
  • Spicy Southwest wrap
  • Salad Bar
  • roasted cauliflower
  • tossed green salad
  • fresh vegetables
  • assorted fresh fruit
  • assorted canned fruit
  • assorted fruit juice
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
My School Bucks
 

Contact Us

We Are Bennington

Principal: Dr. Greg Lamberty
Assistant Principal: Mr. Jerry Kalina
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director: Mr. Chris Kessell
Dean of Students: Mrs. Laura McGrew

Attendance Secretary: Mrs. Karen Hohman
Activities Secretary: Mrs. Casey Zelfel
Counseling Secretary: Mrs. Angie Shadle
School Counselors: Mrs. Jennifer Smith (A-G), Mrs. Jocelyn Suing (H-N), and Mr. Ryan Rischling (O-Z)

Phone: 402-238-2447
Twitter: @WeRBennington
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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.