How You Can Help
Get Involved
Your support makes a difference! Here’s how you can help:
- Donate: Every contribution, big or small, helps us provide valuable resources.
- Volunteer: Share your time and talents to benefit our students and school.
- Stay Connected: Join our alumni network to stay informed and involved.
- Attend Events: Participate in our fundraisers and community events.
Baseball
Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Coach Thom Sibbitt, baseball has made a comeback at Benson High School.After several years without a team, Coach Sibbitt took the initiative to revive the sport, providing students with the opportunity to engage in America's pastime.
Benson is currently the only school in the Omaha Public Schools district without its own baseball field. Transportation challenges made it difficult to sustain the sport, as getting teams to practice and game locations after school was often impossible. Despite these obstacles, two years ago, Coach Sibbitt assembled a team of novices who had never held a bat or ball before. He managed to form two groups: a beginner team and a more advanced team that quickly developed their skills.
The teams played summer legion ball and recently completed another successful season, continuing to learn and grow in the game of baseball. They practice at local Little League fields and rent a field from North High School for their games.
Looking ahead, with your help, there is hope that Benson will soon have its own baseball field across the street in Gallagher Park, further strengthening the program and making baseball more accessible for all students.
Memorial Garden
Scholarships for Teachers
Benson Baseball Coach Thom Sibbitt praised this achievement, calling it the best story of 2024. He is confident that Jayden will become an outstanding teacher and a tremendous asset to Benson. Many others have shared how much Jayden positively impacted them during their time at Benson, highlighting his popularity and dedication as a coach and guard.
Supporting scholarships like these not only helps individuals achieve their educational goals but also strengthens the Benson community by fostering a culture of growth, mentorship, and success. Your contributions can make more inspiring stories like Jayden’s possible.
Honor a Friend
Training Table
Teacher Grants
General Fund
Athletic Fund
Support the Arts
Visual Arts Under the guidance of our five exceptional art teachers, Benson students excel in pottery and painting, consistently winning national competitions for their ceramics and paintings. Your support helps us continue this tradition of excellence.
Theatre Thanks to the dedicated leadership of Ms. Jozalyn Harrison, our theatre program is thriving. This past year, the Foundation funded two professional artists, Denise Chapman and Cathy Tyree, to assist Ms. Harrison with the Honors Drama program. They led workshops, provided directing feedback to student directors, and helped produce shows, including a series of short 10-minute scenes performed at the Honors Drama One Act night. Ms. Harrison expressed deep gratitude for their invaluable contributions during the first semester.
Music Show Choir: The Foundation has provided professional guidance and funding for costuming, enhancing the quality and performance of our show choir. Band: Support from the Foundation ensures our band program continues to grow and perform at a high level. Swing Choir & Concert Choir: Your contributions help us provide the resources needed for our swing choir and concert choir to shine.