Bethel Local Schools - Educate with Excellence

Saturday, Jan. 24th, the Prom Committee is hosting a Mother-Son Fun Night from 6-8pm in Bethel Hall!

Tickets are $10 per person and are available here: https://www.bethelk12.org/page/student-activities-tickets . Both mother and son will need a ticket to enter.

All boys in grades K-6 at Bethel and their mothers, or mother-like figures, are invited to attend, and enjoy a night of LEGO Building, Mario Kart, Board Games, Snacks, and more!

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Bethel Middle School Student Council is hosting a Winter Wonderland Dance for 7th & 8th Grade students on Friday, January 23rd, from 6pm-8pm in Bethel Hall!

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased on the Student Activities page of our website, found through this link: https://www.bethelk12.org/page/student-activities-tickets

Digital Photos and refreshments will be available for purchase at the dance.

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Here are the weekly updates from your building principals. Have a great long weekend! #BethelLegacy #OneBethel
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MS: https://aptg.co/l8JL2N
HS: https://aptg.co/1Ym5nv

Reminder! There will be no school Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. #BethelLegacy

Attentions HS Parents: The Matilda Auditions are on for tonight at the regularly scheduled times! Please check your child's google classroom or the HS Musical room on the Bethel App for more information from Ms. Wolford about tonight's auditions. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Wolford at wolfordl@blsk12.org #BethelLegacy

The Washington D.C. trip informational meeting is still on for tonight!

The meeting is for any family of a student currently in the 7th grade who is interested in attending the 8th grade Washington D.C. trip next year. The meeting is Tonight, January 15th, at 6:30pm in Bethel Hall.

If you have any questions or are unable to attend the meeting, please contact Mr. Norman at normann@blsk12.org.

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Just a quick update for this evening’s Athletic events:

The middle school boys basketball game vs. Covington is on for tonight as scheduled.
The high school girls basketball game at Covington is also on for tonight as scheduled.

See everyone tonight!!

Bethel Local Schools will be closed today. Stay safe and stay warm!

Bethel Local Schools will be on a two hour delay today because of poor road conditions.

New Board Member Kristen Amburgey and returning Board Member Andrew Vieth took the Oath of Office at Tuesday night's board meeting! We are excited to welcome Mrs. Amburgey to the Bethel Local School Board of Education, and we extend our thanks to Mr. Vieth for his continued work with the Board of Education! #BethelLegacy

Active military personnel and veterans are invited to be our guests this Friday, January 16th, for our Military Appreciation Night during the Boys Basketball games! All active duty military and veterans will receive free entry and will be recognized during the Varsity game against Troy Christian. The Freshman game against West Liberty begins at 5:00pm, with the Junior Varsity and Varsity games against Troy Christian to follow! #BethelLegacy

Explore Barcelona and PARIS!

The Spring Break 2027 Trip to Barcelona with Mrs. Powell now includes Paris! For more information, please attend the informational meeting on Wednesday, January 21st, at 6pm in Mrs. Powell's room (1414). All students who will be in high school at the time of the trip are welcome to attend! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Powell at powellm@blsk12.org

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Class of 2026 T-shirts and Crewnecks are now on sale!

Orders are due by March 4th, 2026, and can be made through the following link: https://2026bethelseniors.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Please sign the signature sheet in the High School Office or Mrs. Brewer's room (1412). Contact Mrs. Traci Brewer, brewert@blsk12.org, with any questions or concerns.

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Any current family of a 7th grade student who is interested in attending the 8th grade Washington DC trip next year, there will be a parent informational meeting Thursday evening 1/15/26 at 6:30pm in Bethel Hall. Any questions or if you are unable to attend the meeting please contact Mr. Norman at normann@blsk12.org.

Want to join the Hive?

Bethel High School is seeking a Varsity Head Volleyball Coach to lead and grow our volleyball program! Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references to Athletic Director Chase Goulette at goulettec@blsk12.org.

Resumes will be accepted through January 23rd, 2026, or until the position is filled. Candidates must be able to complete all required certifications and possess strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Coaches in the program are required to have an FBI/BCI background check, hold a valid Pupil Activity Permit, and meet all additional training requirements set forth by the OHSAA.

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First Grade hosted an ‘Animal Encounter’ program from Brukner Nature Center last week to expand knowledge from their “Creature Features” module in Wit & Wisdom ELA. Students learned about a box turtle, opposing, and corn snake. #BethelLegacy

Congratulations to our 5th/6th grade Student of the Month Winners! The character trait recognized this month was Patience: These student stay calm, wait their turn, and treat others kindly. They don’t give up when things are hard and show self-control in tough situations.

5th Grade: Jaxon Miller, Sophia Kellerman, Lizzy Eastman, Cami Gravitt, Brady Heinrich, and Salim Akhmedov

6th Grade: Reese Tarburton, Jolie Knudson, Sadie Zimmerman, Rell Speliotes, Murphy Thornton, and Evan Osborne

Great job everyone, and keep up the good work! Go Bees!

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Here are the weekly updates from your building principals. Have a great weekend! #BethelLegacy #OneBethel
ES: https://aptg.co/GKYtdh
MS: https://aptg.co/TP1_hK
HS: https://aptg.co/Mqh7Vn