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Posted Date: 04/08/26 (11:35 AM)


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April 8, 2026
 

Calendar of Events

Announcements

There will be a meeting for all athletes interested in competing in Boys Tennis this fall on Thursday, 4/9/26, after school at 3:25pm. The meeting will take place in the Auditorium. The purpose of the meeting will be to introduce the Head Coach to players. If you have any interest in playing tennis in the Fall, please plan to attend. 
This brief meeting should not interfere with other after-school activities. 


ATTENTION SENIORS!  Please read the important information below:  

Below is the criteria for the Bennington High School's Academic Wall of Honor. If you have met any of the following criteria below, please fill out this Google Form to be recognized. 

QUALIFICATION for the ACADEMIC WALL OF HONOR (only one of the criteria must be met):
• Score 30 or above on the Statewide ACT exam as a junior
• Score 32 or higher on the ACT on an independent test or with combined composite scores.
• Score a “5” on an AP exam
• National Merit semi-finalist 
• Maintained 4.0 GPA for the four years of High School 
• Score 1420 or higher on the SAT

This form will close on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at 3:30pm.  


Seniors, please fill out this Google Form with any awards and/or scholarships that you are receiving. For post-secondary institutions, please list only the scholarships/awards from the post-secondary institution you will be attending in the fall of 2026. This information will be used for the Senior Scholarship and Academic Honors Ceremony in April. If you are undecided on your plans for next year, please see Mrs. Smith..
This form will close and responses will not be taken after Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at 3:30 pm.


Bennington 2026 SUMMER DRIVER EDUCATION

Requirements!
1. Must be 15 (or 14 years old with driving experience) by the start of class. (We are unable to accept 18 year olds)
2. Students must have a Learners Permit or School Permit from the DMV of Nebraska.
3. All students must have access to a computer or cell phone and email for online testing. Students will need to bring a writing utensil and notebook to class. 
4. All students must complete 20 hours of classroom instruction.
5. Limit of 25 students per session.
6. The driving lessons are to be arranged with the instructor. Students are expected to practice outside of class. The student will need to pass a DMV approved road test to complete the class.

CLASSROOM DATES: June 8 - Jun 18, 2026
(Class held Monday through Thursday) No Friday Class
Session 1: 8:00-10:30
Session 2: 11:00 - 1:30
Class held at Bennington HS

BEHIND-THE-WHEEL:    
Driving arranged with instructor June 8 through July 8rd 

The cost is $475.00 

Once a class enrollment reaches 25, that class will be unavailable for sign up. If all classes are full you will need to contact ESU#3 to be put on a waitlist.

Complete the registration form.
 **Registration is available May 13th, 2026 on-line at ESU#3 website. It will remain open until Class is full.
**You are confirmed in the class once payment is received.

Questions or concerns, please contact:
Rachel Brinkman (rbrinkman@esu3.org) 402-597-4809

All information can be found at: https://www.esu3.org/DE/Home
multicultural club meeting
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Post Prom  and Dodge ball information
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Yearbook sales
Bible study group
MABL baseball league
Graduation speakers!

If you have lost your chromebook charger, there is a link below to purchase a new one from Amazon for only $9.99!
Chromebook chargers
French club info
Art club information
Letter Jacket Information
Tutoring help
Campus Life meeting info
Food pantry information
Circle of Badgers meeting

Athletic News

April 8 - Boys Varsity golf invitational @ The Pines Golf course
Boys Varsity baseball vs. Gross @ 4:30pm @ Pruess Field
April 9 - Boys JV golf invitational @ Ashland Country club
Girls JV tennis dual vs. Omaha Christian Academy @ BHS
Boys Reserve baseball vs. Gross Catholic @ Pruess Field
Boys JV/Varsity Baseball vs. Hastings @ Duncan Field
Girls JV/Varsity soccer vs. Elkhorn North @ Elkhorn North HS
Boys JV/Varsity soccer vs. Elkhorn North @ BHS
Boys Reserve baseball vs. Concordia @ Pruess Field
April 10 - Varsity Track invitational @ Waverly HS
Girls Varsity tennis dual vs. GICC @ BHS
Boys Reserve baseball doubleheader vs. Lincoln Pius X @ Pruess Field
Boys JV/Varsity baseball vs. Lincoln Pius @ Pruess field
Boys JV soccer vs. Lincoln Northwest @ BHS
Girls JV soccer vs. Ralston @ BHS
School Events Calendar
 

Lunch Menu

  • Beef & Cheese soft taco
  • chicken soft taco
  • Sub sandwich bar
  • salad bar
  • tex mex 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. Kellee LaSure
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.