Badgergram

Posted Date: 04/15/26 (11:07 AM)

Bennington High School Badgergram

April 15, 2026

Calendar of Events

April 18 - Prom @ A View on State 8pm

Announcements

Congratulations to the boys golf team for winning the Bennington Quad at River Wilds on Tuesday between Gretna East, Mt Michael, & DC West. The Badgers broke a new school record with a team score of 293. Leading the varsity was Kale Lamberty with a 70, Austin Jochum 72, Caleb Clark 75, Brady Nichols 76, and Reid Thornburg shot 77. The JV also took 1st place with a team score 305. Brenden Anderson fired a 72, Jax Gifford shot 73, Parker Buscher 79, Parker Reimers 81, and Drew Schwery 91.

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

Purchase Prom Tickets

Purchase Post Prom Tickets

Scan the QR Code or just follow this link: https://forms.gle/TKhq5odAhmGCB3sH6

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Athletic News

April 15 - Boys Varsity Golf invitational @ Crooked Creek golf course

April 16 - Boys Varsity golf invitational @ York Country club

Boys Varsity Baseball EMC tourney, TBA

Unified and Varsity Track invitational @ Elkhorn HS

JV Track invitational @ Pawnee Park, Columbus

Girls Varsity tennis dual vs. Blair @ Blair HS

Girls JV tennis dual vs. Blair @ BHS

Boys Reserve Baseball vs. Omaha Central @ Pruess Field

Girls JV/Varsity soccer vs. Blair @ BHS

Boys JV/Varsity soccer vs. Blair @ Blair HS

Boys JV baseball vs. Millard South @ Millard South HS

April 17 - Varsity Baseball EMC tourney TBA

Girls JV tennis tournament @ Koch tennis center

Girls Varsity tennis dual vs. Gross Catholic @BHS

Girls JV tennis vs. Gross Catholic @ Mt. Michael

Girls reserve & Boys JV soccer vs. Millard South @ BHS

Acapella & Vocal Jazz invite @ BHS auditorium

April 18 - Boys JV/Varsity soccer vs. Skutt Catholic @ BHS

Boys Reserve baseball vs. Gretna East @ Pruess Field

Varsity Baseball vs. Elkhorn @ Frerichs Legion Field

Girls JV/Varsity soccer vs. Elkhorn North @ Elkhorn North HS

School Events Calendar

Lunch Menu

Baked potato bar
sub sandwich bar
salad bar
ciabatta roll
baked potato
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

Secretary: Mrs. Jennifer Roberts

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)

Website: https://bhs.benningtonschools.org/

Location: 16610 Bennington Road, Bennington, NE 68007

Phone: 402-238-2447

Twitter: @WeRBennington

Exterior Photo of Bennington High School

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.