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Posted Date: 05/19/26 (01:50 PM)


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May 19, 2026
 

Calendar of Events

Announcements

FCA will meet Wednesday morning 5/20 at 7:00 A.M. in the library one last time before summer break! There will be breakfast. See you there!


If you are interested in going out for girls golf in the fall, there will be a meeting in Mr. Deines' room in the middle school across the street at 2:15 pm on Wednesday. If you are not sure where Mr. Deines' room is located, see Mr. Ginal in room 236, and he can help you. You can plan on meeting at 2 pm and then we can walk over there. Hope to see you there!
Library open late for studying
Need Volunteer Hours?
Bennington Public Schools Foundation is hosting the 3rd annual Triple B Community Race here in Bennington on the morning of Saturday June 6. We are in need of volunteers to help with the following: 

1. Participant packet assembly – Fri June 5, 9am-Noon (any ages) Indoors at BPS District Office. Tasks include packing tshirts, bib numbers and flyers into bags and alphabetizing.
2. Race Participant Check In & Medal Distribution – Sat June 6, 6:30am-930am (any ages) Outdoors at Bennington Elementary Track. Can split up volunteer shift if can't help the whole time.

3. Race Water Stop – Sat June 6, 7:45am-9am (any ages) Outdoors, handing out water to runners as they pass by.
4. Relay golf cart shuttle drivers: Sat June 6, 7-8:45am (golf carts provided - must be ages 16+ with valid drivers license )

We can sign off on service hours as needed.

If interested in any of these, please complete our form and put in the comments what you want to help with: Volunteer Sign Up Form
Service Hours reminder
Student volunteers needed for Camp Invention this summer. Great opportunity to earn SERVICE HOURS!! See the flyer below.
Camp invention volunteers needed
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

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
Food pantry information
Circle of Badgers meeting

Athletic News

May 19 - Spring Sports Awards Night @ 6:30pm
May 20 - State Track Meet @ Burke Stadium
May 21 - State Track Meet @ Burke Stadium
School Events Calendar
 

Lunch Menu

  • Chicken & waffles
  • Turkey BLT wrap
  • Salad Bar
  • 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. 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.