
Badger in the Middle
February 14, 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
8th Grade High School Registration - March 4th - at BHS
Current 8th graders and their parents should attend a registration meeting at the high school at 7:00pm. All registration paperwork will be received at this meeting. Following the registration meeting, you are invited to attend the activities fair at 7:30pm.
Other Important Dates-
March 6th - Wear Hawaiian clothing to celebrate School Breakfast Week. (more info. below)
March 7th - Track Information Meeting in the Cafeteria immediately after school. Students only.
March 7th - Dental Screening for all 7th graders and new-to-the district students.
March 20th - Early Release Day
March 25th- 29th - Spring Break - No School
For Current 6th Grade Students -
Just a reminder that all 7th grade students and new-to-our-district students are required to complete a 7th grade physical and a DTAP. Physical form and Immunization records should be turned into the office prior to the start of the school year. Students can start having these appointments any time after March 1st. However, if your student plans to play sports, then it is recommended to wait until after May 1st because sports physicals cannot be completed prior to May for the 2024/2025 school year.
Forms can be found on the Bennington School's Website at :
From the District and our Nurse..
Please note that Nebraska state law requires out-of-state transfer students to submit a physical exam including the vision evaluation.
These exams must be within 6 months of school starting
This does not need to be from a Nebraska physician.
The vision exam must address the 5 components of the amblyopia, strabismus, internal and external eye health, and visual acuity or they may have a vision spot screener exam. If your student wears glasses, this will also count as a vision exam.
Please also note that Nebraska state law requires all incoming 7th graders to submit a physical exam within 6 months of school starting.
New 7th grade students entering from an out of state school are counted as an out of state transfer students; therefore, would also need the vision exam as noted above.
The physical and vision exam also includes any students entering school for the first time at any grade level from a home-school setting. The parent or guardian may only opt out of this if they submit a written waiver.
We do accept physical exams on other forms or computer generated forms from physicians.
Schools may exclude a student from school if the state mandated immunizations are not submitted prior to the first day of school.
The schools are required to have the immunization record on file prior to the student attendance.
If your student is an instate transfer student, you only need to provide the immunization series dates. No physical or vision exam is required.
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 Danaja Brown, Lillian Huntley, Nora Johnson, Vivian Winter, Cameron Mellon, Dominique Pugsley, Spencer Hartiq, Sophia Decker and Andrew Sorrows !!!!
2024 Scholastic State Art Award Winners
Congratulations to the following winners of the Nebraska State Scholastic Art Awards.
Almost 3,000 works from across the state of Nebraska were entered into the Scholastic State Art Contest. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7–12.
We have four winners from Bennington Middle School. It is an honor to get selected for this prestigious award. Winners will be recognized at the art show on March 9th at the TAC Building downtown.
Jesalynn Maupin, Gold Key
Allie John, Silver Key
Payton Bolden, Silver Key
Daisy Laughlin, Honorable Mention
Middle Level Education Month
Why Middle Level Education Month?
Middle schoolers are amazing humans. Their educators and caregivers have the privilege of watching them develop physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively as they discover new vistas, form new relationships, and explore their developing identity. We have so much to benefit from knowing and understanding students’ perspectives on themselves, their education, and the world around them. Did you know:
- 10-15 year-olds are experiencing the most rapid, significant changes of their lives other than infancy.
- During the middle grades, students construct the attitudes, values, and dispositions that will form who they become as adults.
- Young adolescents are developing the ability to imagine the future and think ahead. They begin to make decisions based less on impulse and more on goals.
- Of all age groups, middle grades students are the most receptive to positive change following a career development intervention – more so than even high school students.
Information from AMLE.com
School Breakfast Week
Other offerings for Middle School Students
Bond Issue
Cold Weather Policy
Home Sporting Events
Track Meeting on March 7th, right after school.
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.