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Posted Date: 01/12/26 (09:51 AM)


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January 12, 2026

Calendar of Events

Jan 12th- Board of Education meeting 6pm @ District Office
Jan 14th--Early Dismissal 12pm
 

Announcements

  • The speech team concluded a successful weekend on Friday and Saturday. On Friday, our novice team went to Millard South. Carter Dittmer placed first in his unified speech competition. Way to go!

  • On Saturday, the varsity traveled to Fremont to compete and came out really well! Dominique Bisselou placed fifth in impromptu speaking, while Nat Rivera placed third in the same event. Great job! Finally, the OID team of Jay Kruse, Zoey Hunt, Sarah Junker, Katherine Sukraw, and Prise Yates placed first overall! This is a really great accomplishment. If you see any of these competitors, please congratulate them on a job very well done. 



  • Any student interested in working on the crew team for the musical Mamma Mia needs to attend a mandatory crew meeting on Wed, Jan 21st at 7:20am in the choir room. Students that have a previous commitment must email Mr. Hanke before the meeting to express interest without attending the meeting. Students who do not attend or email before the meeting will not be eligible. 

Let us know if you have any questions.


LB399 opportunity
French club info
multicultural club info
Winter Dance information
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!
Service hours due date
Campus Life Ski trip
Senior photo info for the yearbook
Test prep materials
Letter Jacket Information
tutoring availability
Yearbooks are in!
Campus Life meeting info
Food pantry information
Art Club information
Circle of Badgers meeting

Athletic News

Jan 12 - Girls & Boys reserve & Boys freshman basketball vs. Elkhorn North @ Elkhorn North HS
Jan 13 - Girls Reserve Basketball vs. Lincoln Northwest @ BHS
Boys and Girls JV/Varsity basketball vs. Lincoln Northwest @ BHS
Girls wrestling triangular @ Millard South HS
Boys JV /Varsity wrestling dual vs. Syracuse @ Syracuse HS
Jan 15 - Girls and Boys JV/Varsity basketball vs. Waverly HS @ BHS
Boys Freshman basketball vs. Skutt Catholic HS @ Skutt Catholic HS
JV/Varsity Wrestling dual vs. Norfolk @ Norfolk HS
Jan 16 - Girls Wrestling & Boys JV wrestling @ Schuyler Central HS
Jan 17 - Girls Reserve & Boys Freshman vs. Gross Catholic @ Gross Catholic HS
Boys and Girls JV/Varsity basketball vs. North Platte @ BHS
Girls Wrestling @ Schuyler Central HS
Boys Varsity Wrestling tournament @ Schuyler Central HS

School Events Calendar
 

Lunch Menu

  • Italian Dunkers
  • PBJ uncrustable
  • Salad bar
  • steamed mixed vegetables
  • 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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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.

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