Superintendent's Welcome

Welcome to Bennington Public Schools! Bennington has a long and proud tradition of providing a first-class education, winning activities, and putting students first in all decision-making. With five elementary schools, two middle schools, and Bennington High School, our district offers a comprehensive PK-12 educational journey for all students.
In 2023-24, Bennington demographics consisted of 4,150 K-12 students and 60 preschool students with 14.36% on free/reduced lunch, 17.78% in special education,15.49% qualifying as high ability, and 1.45% as English Language Learners. The students were served by 358 certified staff members and 155 support staff members employed by the district. Through the partnerships and hard-work of these students, staff members, and active stakeholders, Bennington Public Schools was able to achieve unparalleled student success in 2022-23 including averaging scores 19% higher on the state NSCAS test than the state average. In addition, the junior cumulative ACT scores at BPS were 66.3%, compared to the state average of 45.7% and the 2023 senior composite ACT scores at BPS were 21.9 compared to the state average of 19.2 and the national average of 19.5. These academic achievements are some of the best in the entire state of Nebraska!
Many of BPS successes are due to the incredibly vibrant community of Bennington. The vision of excellence is built on the collective efforts of our community, providing the necessary resources to shape the future leaders of our society. The community support is evident by the active Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO), school foundation, multiple booster clubs, youth activity organizations, and partnerships with city and county officials. Couple these amazing community organizations with engaged and caring parents, it truly makes BPS a special place for all students.
Bennington has a broad curriculum that includes quality STEM Education, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual credit opportunities, career education opportunities, and a general education that is second-to-none.
Please spend some time on our website reviewing all that BPS has to offer. Each tab will provide you more information on student achievement, school improvement initiatives, staff, annual reports, activities, and much more.
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Bennington Public Schools

11620 N 156th Street, Bennington, NE 68007

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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 ([email protected]). Employees and Others: Dr. Matt Blomenkamp, Assistant Superintendent 11620 North 156th Street, P.O. Box 309, Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 238-3044 ([email protected]). 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 [email protected]. 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.