Badger in the Middle
December 1, 2023
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
December:
December 5th - 6th grade Band and Choir Concert at 6
December 5th - 7th & 8th grade Choir at 7 pm
December 6th - Early Release Day
December 7th - 7th grade and new Student Health Screenings
December 14th - Jazz Band Concert at 7pm
December 21st- End of Hexter 3
December 21st - Early Release Day
December - 22nd -Start of Winter Break No School
Screening Volunteers Needed
We want to send a big thank you to all the parents who have signed up to help with the screening. The support we have from parents is so wonderful!
We do have one more spot if you are able to join us!
Girls Basketball Info🏀
Also a reminder that Physicals are required to be in the office by January 3rd in order to participate as well.
Power of the Paw
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 Alexandru Coquis, Chase Heller, Lauren Schmidt !
Spelling Bee
Good work to all of spelling bee participants!!!!
We are excited to announce our 2023 winners:
First place: Julia Funk
Second place: Tucker Ehlers
Third Place: Finn O'Brien
Julie and Tucker will continue on to district competitions.
Cold Weather Policy
Home Sporting Events
7th Boys Basketball, December 7th at 4:15 vs. Norris Middle
8th Boys Basketball, December 8th at 4:15 vs Bennington South Middle
Check out Bennington Public School’s website for lots of additional school information. Examples: district calendar, lunch menu, health forms, NEBSIS and lots more.
School day pictures
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.