Bethel Local Schools - Educate with Excellence

Quarter 2 Counseling Events & Opportunities!

College & Career Events

- November 5th - Wright State University Field Trip - Juniors & Seniors: Visit campus, learn about college programs and student life, and get a first hand look at Wright State. RSVP Required on Google Classroom (5 spots remaining)

- November 13th - ASVAB - Grades 10-12: The ASVAB is a career and aptitude assessment that can help students learn more about their strengths, interests, and potential career paths. It can also be used for students interested in military careers. RSVP Required on Google Classroom

- November 18th - Beyond Bethel Future Planning Night - 5:00pm-6:30pm, High School Foyer: A night to explore future career opportunities, college options, military pathways, and plans for life after high school!

- November 18th - FAFSA Completion Senior- 5:00pm-7:00pm, High School Library: Edison Representatives will be here to help guide students and families through the application process. Dinner is provided! RSVP Required on Google Classroom

- December 1st - CTC Field Trip - Sophomores: Sophomores will spend the day at MVCTC exploring their top two program choices, which they selected on October 13th. CTC will also host an Open House for students and parents on Thursday, December 3rd, from 4:30pm-7pm. Applications will be open at that time.

Freshman Opportunity - YouScience Classroom Visits: Counselors will visit World Studies classrooms to help Freshman complete and/or continue YouScience, a career and aptitude exploration tool designed to help students connect their interests and strengths with potential careers and educational pathways. Counselors will be visiting on October 27th, November 10th, and November 17th.

End of Semester Exams: December 15th-17th. Further information to follow.

Senior Information: Scan the QR Code or visit the following link for important Senior dates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FD4GjJeHYG80ChNFgROKj1F0_JkqBJ8I/view?usp=sharing

Mark Your Calendar

- November 18th - Parent Teacher Conferences (3:30pm-7:00pm)

- December 17th - End of 2nd Quarter

Google Classrooms: Watch Google Classrooms! RSVP information, sign-ups, field trip details, and additional opportunities will be posted in Google Classroom.

Bethel Middle School is hosting a food/pantry drive for families in need, and we need your help. For every 3 items donated (each week), students will receive $1 Bee Buck! Together, we can make a difference!

November 3rd-7th: Non Perishable Foods
- Canned tuna, chicken, pork, beef
- Beef stew
- Any juice
- Crackers
- Mayonnaise/Mustard/Ketchup
- Glass jar spaghetti sauce
- Any kind boxed or packaged meals

The homeroom class that brings in the most items will win a pajama day and will be able to bring a snack to advisory that day!

November 10th-13th: Household Supplies
- Paper towels/toilet paper/Kleenex
- toothbrushes/toothpaste, razors/shaving cream, female products
- Hand sanitizer, liquid soap, body wash, wipes, laundry detergent

The homeroom class with the most items will win a donut party!

November 16th-20th: Cereal Wars

Bring in as many boxes as you can! 5th & 6th will be competing against 7th & 8th!

Winners will win bragging rights and the homeroom class that brings in the most will win a pizza party!

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Beyond Bethel: Future Planning Night

Join us at Bethel High School on November 18th from 5:00–6:30 PM Explore future opportunities, connect with representatives from colleges and the military, and learn about a variety of career paths. Discover the options available to help plan for life after high school!

For seniors and their families only, FAFSA representatives will be available to provide assistance with completing the FAFSA application from 5-7 PM. An RSVP is required. Dinner will be provided.

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On Friday, high school and middle school math teachers participated in professional development, where they did a deep dive into data to see where they could better serve our students. Meanwhile, other members of our teaching staff participated in Releasing Writers. #BethelLegacy

The 7th Grade Quarter 1 PBIS Movie Reward is this Friday, October 30th! Students who earned the movie reward can buy popcorn and water during the movie for $1 each. #BethelLegacy

Bethel High School Class of 2026 Alumni and Guardians!

In accordance with the Ohio Department of Education, we are required to submit surveys to our students and/or their families within one year of exiting school. Please fill out this form via the following link: https://forms.gle/WYDGqFdCiquTZrpo6. This information is forwarded on to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and is not shared to any outside sources. Either the graduated student or guardian may fill out this form. For more information on why this form is being sent out, you can access the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce's FAQ via this link: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Data/EMIS/EMIS-Resources/Exiting-Student-Follow-Up-Reporting. Please complete this survey by December 11th, 2026.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our EMIS Coordinator Jennifer Mason via email at masonj@blsk12.org or by phone at (937) 845-9414. Thank you in advance for your time in completing this survey!

Attention Parents: Bethel High School and Middle School will have a remote learning day on Tuesday, November 3rd, due to election polling!

Students will stay home and will have an assignment for each class. Assignments will be given the preceding day or may be posted on Google Classroom. Teachers will be available during school hours to answer questions via email.

Buses will run from Bethel to the MVCTC; however, students who attend the CTC will be responsible for their transportation to and from Bethel.

Elementary students will be unimpacted by the election polling and will report as scheduled.

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Bethel Local Schools is currently hiring substitute teachers to help support our students and staff! If you or someone you know enjoys working with children and wants to make a positive impact in our school community, we encourage you to consider joining our team. Please see the attached flyer for additional information about the position and details on how to apply. If you have any questions, please contact Josh Sowder, Director of Human Resources, at sowderj@blsk12.org. We look forward to welcoming new substitute teachers to the Bethel Bees family!