NEBRASKA BANK is proud to announce the launch of its third in-school savings program with the opening of the Bulldog Branch at Bridgeport Elementary School.This initiative is designed to foster financial literacy among young students by teaching them to set savings goals, count currency and coins, and understand basic banking operations.
Originally created by the Nebraska Council on Economic Education and the University of Nebraska in 2002, the in-school savings program has grown significantly. There are now 73 programs active across the state, with 16 more—including Bridgeport’s—launching this fall.
Each Tuesday during the school year, NEBRASKA BANK staff will set up the Bulldog Branch on campus, providing students the opportunity to make real deposits into their savings accounts. To encourage consistent saving habits, the program offers fun incentives such as stickers, yo-yos, and other small prizes—creating excitement among the young savers. On its first day, 47 students participated, depositing a total of $400.18, with NEBRASKA BANK matching $222.93 in bonus funds.
