Bethel Local Schools - Educate with Excellence

Attention parents: Bus 3 for high school, middle school and elementary will be running about 10 minutes late today. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Choirpalooza is this Sunday, October 13th, at 2pm in Bethel Hall! Choirpalooza will see the performances from the Elementary, Middle School, and High School Choirs. If you are unable to attend the concert in person, it will be streamed to the Bethel Bees YouTube Channel through this link: https://youtube.com/live/nDdUA-tOe5Q?feature=share #BethelLegacy

Literacy Night is on Thursday, October 10th, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Bethel Elementary Library! Parents and students who are currently in the Title I program are invited to learn more about the Title I reading services and learn some games and activities to do at home.

Congratulations to the Bethel High School 2024 homecoming Queen Addison Cox and King Julian Blair, and our homecoming Princess Emma Evans and Prince Christian Bennett! #BethelLegacy

Attention Elementary Parents! Please remind your students to check our lost and found outside of the Elementary office. Any items still here at the end of the day Friday, October 18th, will be donated. #BethelLegacy

Here are the weekly updates from your building principals. Have a great weekend! #BethelLegacy #OneBethel ES: https://5il.co/2y6q8 MS: https://5il.co/2y6q7 HS: https://5il.co/2y6q5

Tomorrow's (10/4) Homecoming Parade starts at 5:30pm with the Homecoming Court crowning to follow! Teams participating in the parade are asked to arrive by 4:45pm in front of the Elementary School. The parade route will start in the front parking lot of the Elementary building and follow the path shown on the parade route map below. There will be no entry into the stadium unless you have purchased a ticket for the game. If you would like to watch the parade but do not want to buy a ticket, you can set up a lawn chair in the designated area South of the Elementary building. #BethelLegacy

Reminder: High School and Middle School Picture Day is tomorrow, October 3rd! For your convenience, Lange Photography is offering an online order option. Pre-order online and receive a free 10x8 photo collage with purchase! Picture packets have also been sent home with students. Middle School parents can order photos through the following link: https://orders.langephotographics.com/ordering/with?key=KED83ZXT High School parents can order photos through the following link: https://orders.langephotographics.com/ordering/with?key=BN5NRK8S #BethelLegacy

Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day! Let's take a moment to recognize the hardworking custodians who keep our schools looking great every day. Your dedication makes a big difference, and we are so grateful for all you do. Thank you to our custodians: Kevin Hall, Shelia Alfren, Derek Swangim, Chris Kaeff, William Williams, Terri Stanley, Meghan Hannagir, Ben Schneider, Cooper Pierce, and Yumari Idrogo. #BethelLegacy

Reminder! The rescheduled Powderpuff games are tomorrow, October 2nd, at 6:30pm. There will be two games, the Freshmen vs the Sophomores and the Juniors vs the Seniors! There is an entry fee of $1 or a canned good, with all of the proceeds being donated to Bethel Hope. #BethelLegacy

Reminder! Registration is now open for Metro and Recreational basketball leagues for Bethel students in grades 2-6! We are also in need of coaches. Metro registration ends on Thursday, 10/10. Recreational registration ends on Sunday, 11/17. For more information on rec and metro leagues, tryout dates, or to register a player or coach please visit bethelyouthbball.com. #BethelLegacy

Reminder: Elementary Picture Day is tomorrow, October 1st! For your convenience, Lange Photography is offering an online order option. Pre-order online and receive a free 10x8 photo collage with purchase! Otherwise picture packets have been sent home with students. To order your photos, click the following link: https://orders.langephotographics.com/ordering/with?key=MYMBM7QH #BethelLegacy

Bethel Students, Families, and Community, Due to the weather and out of concern for the safety of our athletes, we are postponing all activities scheduled for this afternoon and evening. The Powderpuff game has been rescheduled for Wednesday (10/2) at 6:30 PM, and the parade will now take place on Friday (10/4) at 5:30 PM. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we prioritize everyone's safety. Thank you for your continued support! #BethelLegacy

Here are the weekly updates from your building principals. Have a great weekend! #BethelLegacy #OneBethel ES: https://5il.co/2xp95 MS: https://5il.co/2xp99 HS: https://5il.co/2xp9g

Middle School Spirit Week! The Middle School will have a spirit week next week, September 30th - October 4th, in anticipation of Homecoming! The theme days are as follows: - Monday (9/30): Pajama Day - Tuesday (10/1): Twin Day - Wednesday (10/2): Wacky Wednesday - Thursday (10/3): Dress to Impress (Picture Day) - Friday (10/4): Bethel Day #BethelLegacy

High School Spirit Week! The High School will have a spirit week next week, September 30th - October 4th, in anticipation of Homecoming! The theme days are as follows: - Monday (9/30): Country vs Country Club - Tuesday (10/1): Twin Day - Wednesday (10/2): Color Wars - Thursday (10/3): Dress to Impress (Picture Day) - Friday (10/4): White & Gold Class Colors will be as follows: - Freshmen: Yellow - Sophomores: Green - Juniors: Blue - Seniors: Tie Dye #BethelLegacy

Elementary Spirit Week! The Elementary School will have a spirit week next week, September 30th - October 4th, in anticipation of Homecoming! The theme days are as follows: - Monday (9/30): Jersey & Hat Day - Wear your jersey & hat to support your favorite team. - Tuesday (10/1): Dress to Impress - Wear nice clothes to look your best for picture day - Wednesday (10/2): Pajama Day - Wear your pajamas to school. Please no slippers or robes! - Thursday (10/3): Color Day - Wear your grade's color. - Friday (10/4): Bethel Spirit - Wear your Bethel gear! Face paint and hair colors are allowed. Class Colors will be as follows: - Young 5's/Kindergarten: Green - 1st Grade: Blue - 2nd Grade: Purple - 3rd Grade: White - 4th Grade: Red - 5th Grade: Black #BethelLegacy

Mrs. Ayers' Fundamentals of IT class took a field trip the the University of Cincinnati, where they were able to tour the campus, visit Nippert Stadium, and hear about the career and education of one of their IT professionals! #BethelLegacy

🏅DISTRICT QUALIFIER!🏅 Congratulations to Senior, Lilly Mihelcic, for qualifying to the OHSAA District Golf Tournament today at WGC. Lilly finished as 3rd qualifier with a 94 (+23)! Lilly will play on Wednesday, October 2 at Pipestone GC for a chance to qualify to state!

Reminder! Free and Reduced Lunch forms from last year expire September 30th, 2024. A new form must be turned in by Monday, September 30th, or your student’s account will revert back to self-pay until a new form is received. Forms are available in the main office of each building, or on our website through this link: https://5il.co/vpib If you have any questions, please contact one of our food service managers. Contact Dawnyel Durham, at durhamd@blsk12.org, for Middle School and High School inquiries. Contact Hope McKenzie, at mckenzieh@blsk12.org, for questions regarding the Elementary School. #BethelLegacy