Bethel Local Schools - Educate with Excellence

🚨CANCELLATION🚨 Tonight’s JH FB game v. Northridge has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances… Any makeup dates or reschedules will be communicated to parents / players by the coaches.

Elementary Picture Day is next Tuesday, 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! Otherwise picture packets have been sent home with students. To order your photos, click the following link: https://orders.langephotographics.com/ordering/with?key=HVF2CPSH #BethelLegacy

Deputy Liz read to elementary classes and explained the important work she does for the district. We continue to be thankful for our partnership with the Miami County Sherriff's Office, and appreciate Deputy Liz for all she does to keep us safe! #BethelLegacy

Attention Parents: Reminder! Free and Reduced Lunch forms from last year expire September 30th, 2023. A new form must be turned in by Monday, October 2nd, 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 Parents and Guardians with auto-replenishment set on their Payschools Central must update their information each year. Otherwise, your student's lunch account will not replenish and will not have any money. Additionally, starting in October there will be additional food options daily in the side food warmers along with the main entrée options. Students must have either a fruit or vegetable on their plate to be considered a lunch. If there is no fruit or vegetable, the student will be charged a la carte prices. The price for students buying only a single milk is $0.50. 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

Homecoming weekend was a blast here at the Hive! The weekend started strong with the Homecoming Parade and the crowning of our homecoming Queen Jenna Herzer and King Carter Couch by returning royalty, Cadence Brooks and Kyle Brueckman. Additionally, we crowned our Princess Abigail Murlin and Prince Grant Bean. Following this was an exciting game, as the Bees took on the Lehman Catholic Cavaliers. Shout out to the BHS Cheerleaders and Pride of Bethel Marching Band for keeping our stands full of energy throughout the whole evening! The festivities continued Saturday Morning, as the Pride of Bethel Marching Band marched in the Tipp City Mum Festival Parade. Homecoming weekend then finished strong with the 'A Night in Paradise' Dance! #BethelLegacy

Elementary Parents: Reminder! All orders for the Tasty Traditions Fundraiser are due on Monday, September 25th. All proceeds go directly to the Bethel Elementary Principal's fund, and are used to purchase items for teachers to use with our students! #BethelLegacy

Here are the weekly updates from your building principals. Have a great weekend! #BethelLegacy #OneBethel ES: https://5il.co/25h5x MS: https://5il.co/25h62 HS: https://5il.co/25h6r

Tomorrow's Homecoming Parade starts at 6pm with the Homecoming Court crowning to follow at approximately 6:15pm! 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

Mrs. Gross' students had a great time working through the scientific method during the gummy bear lab! During the lab, students explore the effects different solutions have on gummy bears. #BethelLegacy

Reminder! There will be an informational meeting for parents of high school students interested in going on the Panama trip tomorrow, September 21st, at 6pm in Ms. Ainsworth's room. To RSVP for the meeting, please scan the QR code or visit this link: http://bit.ly/3szzIf8 Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip. #BethelLegacy

Powderpuff is tonight, September 20th! Come out and see two great flag football games, as the Freshman take on the Sophomores and the Juniors face off against the Seniors. The first game will begin at 6:00pm at Bethel Stadium. There is an entry fee of $1 or a canned good, with proceeds going to Bethel Hope! #BethelLegacy

This year's homecoming dance, A Night in Paradise, will be this Saturday, September 23rd from 7-10pm here at Bethel High School! Tickets can be purchased during lunch in the Hive or after school in Mr. Elam's room (1434). Tickets are $15 and can be purchased with cash, check, or Venmo. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, Sept. 22nd and will not be sold at the door. #BethelLegacy

It's officially the week of Homecoming and there are a lot of events happening here at the Hive! To see the details on everything happening this week, including information on spirit week, powderpuff, and the homecoming game, please visit this link: https://www.bethelk12.org/page/homecoming #BethelLegacy

It was a great night at the new Bethel Stadium on Friday, as we celebrated the official dedication with a game against Covington High School! The Bees were victorious against the Buccaneers with a final score of 29-6. Thank you to everyone for your past and continuing support during the Bethel Legacy Project! Additionally, shout out to the Bethel Teachers for working the inaugural night of the concession stand! #BethelLegacy

Mrs. Dirks' Math class made some cake pop creations today! The students had a fun time learning to work together while also gaining life skills. #BethelLegacy

Here are the weekly updates from your building principals. Have a great weekend! #BethelLegacy #OneBethel ES: https://5il.co/24xu2 MS: https://5il.co/24xu7 HS: https://5il.co/24xuh

High School Spirit Week! The High School will have a spirit week next week, September 18th - September 22nd, in anticipation of Homecoming next weekend. The theme days are as follows: - Monday (9/18): Bikers (Underclassmen) vs Surfers (Upperclassmen) - Tuesday (9/19): Twin Day - Wednesday (9/20): Class Color Day - Thursday (9/21): Dress Your Age - Friday (9/22): Green Out Class Colors will be as follows: - Freshmen: Blue - Sophomores: Pink - Juniors: Purple - Seniors: Tie-Dye Dress Your Age will be broken down by class, and each class will have the following ages: - Freshmen: Babies - Sophomores: Toddlers - Juniors: Adults - Seniors: Senior Citizens #BethelLegacy

Middle School Spirit Week! The Middle School will have a spirit week next week, September 18th - September 22nd, in anticipation of Homecoming next weekend. The theme days are as follows: - Monday (9/18): Pajama Day - Tuesday (9/19): Twin Day - Wednesday (9/20): Class Color Day - Thursday (9/21): Favorite Jersey Day - Friday (9/22): Green Out Class Colors will be as follows: - 6th Grade: Neon Pink - 7th Grade: Neon Orange - 8th Grade: Neon Green #BethelLegacy

Elementary Spirit Week! The Elementary School will have a spirit week next week, September 18th - September 22nd, in anticipation of Homecoming next weekend. The theme days are as follows: - Monday (9/18): Pajama Day (must be school appropriate, no slippers or stuffed animals/pillows) - Tuesday (9/19): Class Color Day - Wednesday (9/20): Hat Day - Thursday (9/21): Team Day (wear your favorite team's attire) - Friday (9/22): Bethel Day, Go Bees! (face paint and hair spray colors permitted) 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

CONGRATULATIONS to our first Bee 3 winners of the school year! These students earned tickets for following the Bee 3 expectations of Respect, Responsible, and Ready. Their tickets were drawn and they chose a prize. Great job!