The next regular Board of Education meeting will be on August 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at the District Office, but will follow a City of Bennington and Board of Education joint meeting at 5 p.m. held at the BPS District Office. All meetings are open to the public. Regular meetings are streamed live through YouTube and viewable on the District website. Special meetings, where there are action items on the agenda, will also be streamed live. Agendas for Board of Education meetings are posted on the district website the Friday before each meeting. Click here to view agendas and minutes.

As the new school year begins, please be aware that there is ongoing road construction in the Bennington area, which might slow things down during drop-off and pick-up. To make things smoother, try leaving a bit earlier, take your time, and stay patient. Thanks for helping keep everyone safe out there!

If you have completed the online student verification and signed them up for the bus by August 7th and do not have any outstanding transportation fees, yes, your student will be able to ride the bus on the first day of school. 

If your student does not have any outstanding transportation fees, the transportation department will start working on adding your student to the bus route and creating a bus pass if they are a new rider. This may take up to 72 hours to complete before your student will be able to start riding the bus. 

Families will receive a letter with the times and locations of pick-ups and drop-offs for each route. In order to ensure routes are as accurate as possible, letters were mailed to families this week and should be arriving in homes any day.

Parents can download an app called "My Ride K-12". This app will let you track your student's bus in real time and see stop information. Click here to check out the handout on how to register an account in the app and how to log in.

If your student rode the bus last year, they will need to continue to use the previous bus pass. 

If your student is a NEW bus rider, you will receive their bus pass at back to school night if you registered by August 7th. 

If you are not able to locate your student’s pass, you can purchase a replacement for $25. To request a replacement pass, please contact your student’s building secretary.

If you have an outstanding balance from the previous year, your student will not be added to a bus route. All balances need to be paid prior to being added to the routes. If you have an outstanding balance, y

The Free and Reduced Meal applications are now available for the 2025-26 school year. Applications need to be filled out every school year. Each family only needs to complete one application for their entire family.

As you are completing the student verification information online, you can now complete the Free and Reduced meal application at the same time.

For assistance on how to apply online or to obtain a printed copy of the application, please call the District Office at 402-238-3044.

Families also have the option to purchase snack milk for their students each semester. This is separate from the lunch program and can be paid online. Snack milk is $53.40 for each semester. You must purchase snack milk for each semester. Snack milk for the first semester is available for purchase starting on August 8th and will end on August 22nd at 4 p.m. After August 22nd, payments for snack milk will no longer be accepted. 

If you do not purchase snack milk by August 22nd at 4 p.m., your student will not be able to get snack milk. Second semester will be open for payment in December. All payments for snack milk will be done online at myschoolbucks.com.

When things get hectic, this staff member brings calm, humor, and a helping hand. Whether he's managing building needs, answering phones, or brightening someone’s day with a well-timed laugh, he’s an essential part of the Pine Creek family.

At Bennington South Middle School, there’s someone who wears many hats, and wears them all well. From behavior and academic plans to lunch supervision and being a steady presence for students who need a smile, her work is everywhere you look. Compassionate, capable, and always willing to jump in, her impact is felt by students and staff alike.

She’s a constant source of support for her students and teammates, building strong relationships and bringing out the best in everyone she works with. Her students light up when they see her, and her positivity is contagious. From warm hugs to helpful hands, her commitment to growth and connection is unmatched.

Whether he’s fixing printers, troubleshooting tech issues, or simply walking in with a smile, his presence has made a huge difference in a short amount of time. His quick response time, friendly attitude, and problem-solving skills have earned him high praise from every building he supports.

She’s the steady, smiling presence you hope for in every school. Whether listening with empathy, offering support, or simply showing kindness to all, she leads with her heart. Her students trust her, her colleagues appreciate her, and her joy lifts the building.

Bennington Public Schools accesses curriculum materials from Second Step as part of the elementary guidance and secondary homeroom curriculums. The purpose of this curriculum adoption is to provide 1) district-wide expectations for behavior; and 2) consistent instruction of important life skills.

The curriculum helps children learn social-emotional skills such as 1) responsible decision making; 2) working together to solve problems; 3) managing strong emotions; and 4) getting along with others. These skills often help children succeed academically and socially. The expectations supported through this curriculum are Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe, and Be Kind.

In guidance, elementary counselors meet with students weekly to cover important topics described above which are reinforced in the classroom. An outline of topics to be covered is located in each grade level Curriculum Guide found on the District’s website. In District Middle Schools and High School, 21st Century Skills are taught in Homeroom.

Parents may review any curriculum. Classroom teachers are a great resource for additional information. Parents may also schedule an appointment with their student’s building principal. Curriculum guides are on the District’s website outlining topics and concepts covered.

If parents have concerns after reviewing the curriculum guides and want to opt their student out, please contact your building principal for available options.

Along with the switch to ParentSquare, we have launched new district and school websites to keep everything into one streamlined platform. The updated sites went live earlier today. Thank you in advance for your patience as we make this transition, and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Bennington Public Schools wants to welcome volunteers in a caring and appropriate manner. We want individuals to feel comfortable volunteering while maintaining a safe environment for our students. Click here to view these procedures and guidelines to assist in creating and maintaining safe working environments for all.

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.

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.