Badger in the Middle
January 26, 2024
Welcoming students in grades six through eight, Bennington Middle School is committed to creating a safe, caring learning environment for all students. We work hard to provide our students with the opportunities, support, and encouragement they need to be successful in our ever changing world. We are always working toward our common vision for both students and staff to
LEARN, GROW, and LEAD.
IMPORTANT DATES
Important date:
January 30th- Audio screening for 7th graders and new students.
(Thank you SO much to our volunteers signed up to help with this!)
February 2nd - "I Hate Winter" Bash (2$ entry fee, plus concessions are extra)
February 7th - Early Release Day
February 12th - NAEP Testing for 8th Graders
February 13th & 14th - Student, parent, teacher conferences.
Power of the Paw is awarded to students who demonstrate our Badger behavior expectations of being respectful, responsible, safe and kind. These students have gone above and beyond these expectations.
Congrats and good job to Fatima Adams!
Cold Weather Policy
Home Sporting Events
8th Girls Basketball, Jan 29th at 4:15 vs. Elkhorn Valley View
Boys Wrestling, Jan 30th at 4:15 vs Bennington South, Elkhorn Ridge, Elkhorn Valley
7th Girls Basketball, Feb 1st at 4:15 vs. Blair Otte
7th Girls Basketball, Feb 5th at 4:15 vs. Elkhorn
8th Girls Basketball, Feb 8th at 4:15 vs. Elkhorn Grandview
7th Girls Basketball, Feb 12th at 4:15 vs. Elkhorn Ridge
8th Girls Basketball, Feb 15th at 4:15 vs. Waverly
7th Girls Basketball, Feb 22nd at 4:15 vs. Bennington South
8th Girls Basketball, Feb 26th at 4:15 vs. Norris
Check out Bennington Public School’s website for lots of additional school information. Examples: district calendar, lunch menu, health forms, NEBSIS and lots more.
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director - Mr. Matt Wilson mailto:mwilson@bennps.org
School Counselor - Mrs. Amy Bauman mailto:abaumann@bennps.org
Academic and Behavioral Specialist- Mr. Mike Davis mailto:mdavis@bennps.org
Building Secretary - Mrs. Kris Obermeyer mailto:kobermeyer@bennps.org
Attendance/Health Secretary - Mrs. Heather Chaney mailto:hchaney@bennps.org
Bennington Middle School
11201 N. 168th St.
PO Box 309
Bennington, NE 68007
(402) 238-3082
Fax (402) 243-0711
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.