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Posted Date: 04/27/26 (09:50 AM)

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Bennington High School Badgergram

April 27, 2026

Calendar of Events

April 29 - NHS induction Ceremony 7pm @ BHS auditorium

April 30 - Vocal Music Honors Concert 7pm BHS auditorium

Announcements

Seniors who have yet to pick up their cap and gown, please see Mrs. Roberts in the front office.

Congratulations to the following FBLA members, Preston Sheets, Paxton Smith, Parker Douglas, and Jay Taylor for winning the UNO Personal Finance Challenge last week and taking 3rd Place in Nebraska overall. They walked away with $150 each for this competition. Way to go Badgers!

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

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

If you have lost your chromebook charger, there is a link below to purchase a new one from Amazon for only $9.99!

Athletic News

April 27 - Boys JV golf invitational @ Platteview Country Club

Boys Varsity Invitational @ Beatrice Country club

Girls JV tennis dual vs. Elkhorn South @ Mt. Michael HS

Girls JV tennis dual vs. Elkhorn @ Elkhorn HS

JV track invitational @ Elkhorn HS

JV Baseball doubleheader vs. Elkhorn South @ Pruess Field

Girls Reserve/JV soccer vs. Marian @ BHS

Boys Reserve baseball doubleheader vs. Elkhorn @ Elkhorn HS

April 28 - Unified Track Meet @ Fort Calhoun HS

Varsity Track invitational @ Blair HS

Girls & Boys JV soccer vs. Gretna East @ Gretna East HS

Boys Reserve baseball doubleheader vs. Gross Catholic @ Pruess Field

Boys and Girls Varsity soccer vs. Gretna East @ BHS

April 29 - Girls JV tennis tournament @ Ralston HS

Boys Varsity golf invitational @ North Bend Golf Course

April 30 - Girls Varsity tennis dual vs. Burke @ Koch Tennis Center

Girls JV tennis dual vs. Millard North @ Mt. Michael HS

Girls JV tennis dual vs. Burke HS @ BHS

Boys Reserve baseball doubleheader vs. Standing Bear HS @ Densmore Baseball fields

Varsity/JV Baseball vs. Norris @ Pruess field

Boys JV soccer vs. Skutt Catholic @ BHS

School Events Calendar

Lunch Menu

Crispitos & cheese sauce
PBJ uncrustable
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

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.