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Stratford Scoop 5.22.26

Posted Date: 05/22/26 (02:34 PM)


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Stratford Scoop

For All Things Stratford Elementary

May 22, 2026
Stratford Elementary

Calendar of Events

Happy Summer!

Summer

Tuesday, June 16th - EPI School Supply Online Orders Due
Thurs/Fri, July 30th & 31st - Kindergarten Roundup - Times have been given to parents
Tuesday, August 11th - Back to School Night - Time TBA
Wednesday, August 12th - 1st day of School; Early Dismissal 11:40 am
Wednesday, August 26th - Picture Day
 

Stratford will miss you, 5th Graders!

5th grade classes at celebration
5th Grade Celebration & Clap Out
 
Stratford Fun Day Group Photo

Fun Day Success!

A great day was had by all! Thank you to Mrs. Rischling for organizing such a wonderful event, our 5th graders for leading the activities, and our staff for keeping up with such a busy day! It was nice to see some parents and grandparents cheering on their kids.
 
Transportation Registration for 26-27 Begins in July with Student Verification
Transportation registration for 2026-27 is done when parents are completing their student verification in July.
Please do not change your student verification until July.


Bus Pass Reminders
  • Bus passes are good through a student's senior year.
  • Be sure to put your student's bus pass in a safe place after the last day of school!
  • The transportation office will NOT create new bus passes until the 3rd week of school.
  • Students who have been issued a bus pass and have lost it, are subject to a $25 replacement fee.
  • There is no charge for the first initial bus pass.

2026-2027 Bus Routes
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 will not be mailed until the week before school starts.

For more information, please visit the transportation website at https://www.benningtonschools.org/info-registration
 

Lost and Found

My our lost and found is FULL. Please double check to see if any of this belongs to your student. I will donate Tuesday, June 2nd. Please email me if you see anything that belongs to you.
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Are you Moving?

If your family has moved or will be relocating after the end of the current school year or over the summer, please let our office know by calling 402-672-7931 or emailing kwitt@bennps.org

Sharing this information helps us anticipate staffing needs, and also ensures that your child's records are ready to deliver to their new school.
 

Lunch Account Balances

With it being the end of the year, please check your child's lunch account balance and get rid of the negative balances. Appreciate your help with this matter.

2026 BHS Youth Summer Athletic Camps

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

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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
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District 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
 

Contact Us

Dream Big, Achieve Greatness, Shine Bright

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.