Bulldog Bulletin
Back-to-School Updates
Back to School Night
We are so EXCITED to meet all of our Bulldog students and families! Please join us for Back to School Night on Tuesday, August 12th from 5:30-6:30 pm. Visit Benson West, see your classroom, meet your teacher, see friends and grab a FREE snow cone!!
We hope everyone can stop by!!
Summer Library Books
Students checked out school library books in May for summer reading. Families can begin to return books to the library at Back to School Night. We'll have a couple of baskets out and available to drop off books.
Thanks a TON for helping to return these books!
Ms. Childers, BW Library Teacher
Kindergarten Registration
If your child is turning 5 by July 31, 2025, it’s time to enroll in Kindergarten!
Registrations for Kindergarten are online for the 25-26 school year. Click the link below to access the OPS Student Placement website. Families can call or stop by the school office if you need assistance or have any questions. Families can also visit the OPS Student Placement office at the TAC Building to enroll students.
Enroll My Child
Stacy Tiller
School Secretary
531.299.1120
OPS School Calendar
iPad Device Protection & Agreement
- $20 Device Protection (optional and encouraged) is available for the CURRENT school year. Device Protection purchased from last school year is not be applied to the current school year.
- We'll have an iPad Device Protection table set up at Back to School Night. Families can complete the appropriate paperwork during back to school night and pay the fee with cash, check, or credit/debit card. Device Protection can also be completed through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Daily Reminders
- School Day is from 8:50-4:05
- Doors open for Breakfast/Arrival at 8:30 to 8:50
- Free Breakfast and Lunch Available to All Students
- All Students will Enter Through Door #10, Gym Door (Except Early Childhood)
Benson West Office Staff
Mr. Soto, Principal
Mrs. Wolken, Assistant Principal
Ms. Stacy, Secretary
Mrs. Assmann, Instructional Facilitator
Mr. E., School Counselor
Mrs. Seeley, School Social Worker
Mrs. Rebecca, School Nurse
Mr. Nate, Security
Arrival and Dismissal Routines
- Families can utilize the front circle drive for arrival and dismissal.
- Please pull all the way forward and stay on the curb/right side of the drive.
- Families should stay inside their vehicle during arrival and dismissal.
- Vehicles who choose to park can park in the lower lot or on a neighborhood street.
- Please do not block in other vehicles, driveways/mailboxes or the traffic flow.
- Check out the map below for more details.
Upcoming Events
- August 12 Benson West Back to School Night, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
- August 13 First Day of School KINDERGARTEN ONLY
- August 14 First Day of School Grades K-5
- September 1 No School, Labor Day
- September 15, PTO Easy POP Fundraiser Kick-Off
- September 18, Picture Day
- September 23 Two Hour Late Start
Benson West Elementary, Omaha Public Schools
Email: steven.soto@ops.org
Website: https://www.ops.org/bensonwest
Location: Benson West Elementary, 6652 Maple Street, Omaha, NE 68104
Phone: 531.299.1120
Twitter: @OPS_Benson West