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Stratford Scoop 5.15.26

Posted Date: 05/15/26 (04:27 PM)


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Stratford Scoop

For All Things Stratford Elementary

May 15, 2026
Stratford Elementary

Calendar of Events

May

Tuesday, May 19th - 1st grade field trip
Thursday, May 21st - 5th grade Promotion; 9:00 am
Friday, May 22nd - Last Day/Early Dismissal; 11:40am
 
Medication Pickup Flyer

The end of the school year is near, and that means your child's medications will need to be picked up.
Please pick up your child's medication by Friday, May 22nd during school office hours (7:30-4:00). 
Medication can NOT be held for next school year. Any medication not picked up by the last day of school will be discarded.
Please reach out to Lindsey West at LWest@bennps.org if you have any questions.
 

2026 BHS Youth Summer Athletic Camps

for better image; look at email from Stacy Hawn from 5/8

Camp image
Camp Sign up
Badger Basketball camp flier
 

26-27 Kindergarten Registration

Stratford Elementary is accepting registrations for incoming Kindergarten students for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.

If your child will be eligible for Kindergarten this year (age 5 by July 31, 2026), visit our district website www.benningtonschools.org and click on "Enroll New Student" to register for the upcoming school year. 

Completing registration ensures that you receive communication regarding kindergarten. Determining the enrollment for the next year is also important for future staff planning.

Kindergarten Roundup for students will take place just prior to the start of the school year. More information will be sent on this at a later date. If you have any questions regarding enrollment, please call Mrs. Witt in our school office 402-238-2941 or email kwitt@bennps.org.

PTO Information

 
PTO Flier
 

A huge THANK YOU to all the parents who have provided drinks, snacks, paper goods, coffee etc throughout the year.

 
Garage Sale info
 
EPI flier
Order Link - School Code STR180

Stratford Elementary Reminders

School Events Calendar
Cycle Days
 
club calendar
 
May Lunch Menu
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
 
Food Pantry Image
 

District Information

2025-26 District School Calendar
Remote Education Day Information
My School Bucks
NebSIS Family Account
Community Youth Activities

Community Youth Activities and Events

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.
 
BPS Foundation Mission and programming
 

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Exterior Photo of Stratford Elementary
 
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.