
Badger in the Middle

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
February 5 - Early Release Day
February 6 - Health Screenings
February 7 - Winter Bash (more info below)
February 11 & 12 - Conferences
February 13,14 & 17 - No School
Notes from the office!
Please register for conferences with the grade specific links in Mrs. Baumann's email. Getting a set conference time helps the conferences run smoothly.
I Hate Winter Bash !
Health Screening
All of our screenings including vision, height and weight , dental, and hearing will be held Thursday, January 6th at Bennington Middle school. If your student already has glasses or contacts, PLEASE make sure they wear them on the screening day listed above. Following the screening, results will be shared with the parent/guardian should there be a potential issue. If you have questions regarding the screening event, please contact our school nurse, Jill Yosten, at jyosten@bennps.org.
Thank you for all of our amazing volunteers who are giving their time on Thursday to help ensure the screening goes smoothly and swiftly!
Book Fair Info
Scholastic Art & Writing Competition Winners
The 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is a prestigious national competition celebrating the creative talents of students in grades 7–12. For over 100 years, the Awards have recognized young artists with exceptional skills, creativity, and vision. This year we have nine art award winners including 2 GOLD Keys, 5 Silver Keys and 2 Honorable Mentions. Please congratulate the following winners: Gold Keys: Peightor Gilmour and Evie Wollberg, Silver Keys: Allie Boever, Chase Heller, Lyn Lime, Macy McGrath, Rowynn Olsen, Honorable Mentions: Evie Wollberg, Cora Turner.
Great job on your hard work!!!
Water Bottles Needed !!!!
BHS Orientation and Registration Night
Sports Dates
Monday, February 3, 2025
4:00pm Basketball: Girls 8th Game vs. Blair
4:15pm Basketball: Girls 7th Game vs. Blair
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
4:15pm Wrestling: Boys Middle School Triangular vs. Multiple Schools..
Monday, February 10, 2025
4:15pm Basketball: Girls 8th Game vs. Elkhorn Grandview Middle
4:15pm Basketball: Girls 7th Game vs. Elkhorn Grandview Middle
@ Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
4:00pm Wrestling: Boys Middle School Triangular vs. Multiple Schools..
4:15pm Basketball: Girls 8th Game vs. Waverly
4:15pm Basketball: Girls 7th Game vs. Waverly
Thursday, February 20, 2025
4:15pm Basketball: Girls 8th Game vs. Bennington South Middle School
4:15pm Basketball: Girls 7th Game vs. Bennington South Middle School
Monday, February 24, 2025
4:00pm Basketball: Girls 7th Game vs. Norris
4:15pm Basketball: Girls 8th Game vs. Norris
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
4:00pm Basketball: Girls 8th Game vs. Elkhorn Middle School
4:15pm Basketball: Girls 7th Game vs. Elkhorn Middle School
Thursday, February 27, 2025
4:00pm Wrestling: Boys Middle School Triangular vs. Multiple Schools..
Friday, February 28, 2025
4:15pm Wrestling: Boys Middle School Tournament vs. Bennington South Middle School
PTO - Help Needed!
Check out the PTO's Facebook group and here for more information !
Please consider supporting the Middle School Pto and BMS by signing up for a concessions shift!
Visit 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.