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Posted Date: 02/24/26 (09:42 AM)


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Bennington High School Badgergram

February 24, 2026

Calendar of Events

 

Announcements

  • FCA will meet Wednesday morning 2/25 at 7:00 A.M. We are back in the LIBRARY this week! There will be breakfast. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BHS BOYS WRESTLING TEAM!
*STATE DUALS TOURNAMENT - RUNNER-UP
*STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP – TEAM RUNNER-UP
INDIVIDUAL MEDALISTS: Elijah McCrery – 6 th place at 126#
Brodee Scobee – 2 nd place at 138#
Brayden Kreikemeier – 1 st place at 144#
Paxton Morgan – 5 th place at 150#
Ty Bouaphakeo – 6 th place at 190#
Ty Thomsen – 4 th place at 215#
Mason Mostek – 6 th place at 285#

Other State Qualifiers: Layne Welchert, Colton Archer, Evan Warner, Dominic Gillett,
and Kellen Mann.

Thank you to all of the parents and students who have supported our successful wrestling
season!


  • DUAL ENROLLMENT!!!!
Students who are currently taking the following classes below:
  • AP US History
  • AP American Government
  • AP Biology
  • AP Spanish
  • AP Statistics
  • Introduction to Education
  • AP Literature
  • Psychology 
You have the opportunity to dual enroll in these classes through UNO. If you haven't already done so, you will need to apply in order to receive college credit. The Dual Enrollment application deadline is Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.   Students must submit their application at https://applydual.unomaha.edu/ and their parents must approve by Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mrs. Smith
Graduation speakers!
Cheer tryouts
Senior T-shirt opportunity
Dodge ball tournament

  • 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.

  • 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!
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 25 - Girls District Basketball vs. TBA @ BHS
Feb 26 - Boys District Basketball vs. Plattsmouth HS @ BHS
Feb 28 - Girls Basketball District Final @ BHS
School Events Calendar
 

Lunch Menu

  • Mac & Cheese bowl with BBQ chicken
  • Turkey BLT wrap
  • Salad Bar
  • dinner roll
  • green beans
  • 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.