Mr. Story is a paraprofessional who makes a meaningful impact every day. His nominations describes him as compassionate, dedicated, and deeply committed to helping each student succeed. He builds genuine connections with students, showing care and encouragement that help them grow in both confidence and ability. His positive attitude and steady support truly make a difference in the lives of those he works with and his light shines brightly across the Stratford community. We are so lucky to have you at Stratford!

Mrs. Loosbrock and four amazing 5th Grade Students from Stratford Elementary were able to attend the Region II Principals Leadership Conference last Tuesday at UNO. All five elementary schools from Bennington were represented. They were joined by students from metro Omaha area school districts. Skip Bailey, the Director of Flight Training, Chief Ground Instructor, and Flight Team Head Coach for the Aviation Institute, was the featured speaker. Following the message, students were able to attend multiple breakout sessions to help grow their leadership!

Our Choir Club had an amazing experience singing the National Anthem at the Omaha Lancers game last weekend! Our Stratford Stars shined so brightly and represented our school well! Thanks to your ticket purchases, $5 from every ticket will be donated back to support our district's elementary choir program!

All information regarding upcoming Bennington community events, sports camps, and activities are posted on our district website, and shared through the weekly district newsletter, the Badger Update.

If you wish to have your event or activity shared, please click here to complete a google form. For questions, please contact the District Communications Coordinator, Stacy Hawn, at shawn@bennps.org.

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.