Thank you to the Panelists of the Bethel Ahiska Turkish/English Learner Discussion Panel for taking the time today to speak to the staff, and give insight into the cultural background of our Turkish Community! #OneBethel
Congratulations to the students of the week. We appreciate them being respectful, responsible, safe, helpful, and ready to learn. #K5hive #OneBethel

Attention Parents! Ross Road will be closed between State Route 201 and Palmer Road from 8am to 3pm Monday, Jan. 3rd through Friday, Jan. 7th. The bus will not travel that area this week. Parents will be responsible for transporting their children, or they may take them to another location for pick up and drop off. If you have any questions, please contact Gayle Rhoades by calling (937) 845-9414 or sending an email to rhoadesg@blsk12.org

Dear Bethel Local Schools Supporters,
Happy New Year from your Bethel Local School District Family!
May the coming year be filled with blessings, peace, good health and prosperity for you and your family.
Go Bees!
Justin M. Firks
Superintendent
#BethelLegacy #OneBethel

The Bethel Local School district regrets informing you about the tragic passing of Bethel Middle School teacher, Carol 'Jody' Spears last week. The administration, faculty, staff and students extend our heartfelt sympathies to the Spears family and to all of their loved ones.
For more information on upcoming visitation and funeral arrangements, please see the attached letter: https://5il.co/13lfi
Please continue to keep the Spears family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Merry Christmas to our staff, students, and community from Bethel Local School District! #BethelLegacy #OneBethel

🚨CANCELLED🚨
Tonight’s Boys Basketball game v. Triad and all district-wide athletic activities have been CANCELLED until Monday, December 27.
A make-up date will be communicated at a later time.

Today was the 3rd Annual All Staff Christmas Room Service Delivery. The Central Office staff & Mr. Firks appreciate the time, effort & the investment that our staff make for our students. We hope each of you enjoy a wonderful break, filled with time spent with your loved ones! 🐝




Students enjoyed a sing-a-long and holiday activities in the gym. We hope everyone has a wonderful winter break. #K5hive #OneBethel




First grade had an amazing visit from a local author and illustrator! Megan Runkle, mother of two Bethel Elementary students, wrote and self-published her first book, the Christmas Castle. She talked to us about the process of writing, illustrating, and publishing. #BethelLegacy



To celebrate the holiday season, members of the faculty and staff took part in a video to wish everyone a happy holidays! You can watch the video through this link: https://youtu.be/qLvUy4DWwwo #BethelLegacy #OneBethel

Here are the weekly updates from your building principals. Have a happy holiday and a great break! #Bethel Legacy #OneBethel ELEM: https://5il.co/13c6b MS: https://5il.co/13c5p HS: https://5il.co/13c6w

Bethel Bee Supporters,
It has come to our attention that there is a national TikTok message regarding the threat of school shootings in America on December 17. This threat is not specific to Bethel Local Schools, but nonetheless, we take matters of safety very seriously. For additional information on this and the district plan, please see the following letter from Mr. Justin Firks, Superintendent of Schools: https://5il.co/13abx

Attention Parents: Elementary bus routes 3&4 will be running about 20 minutes late today. Thank you for your patience.

4th graders participated in a hands-on adaptation lab in which they used different tools to simulate different bird beaks to determine which bird is best suited to which type of prey.#K5hive #OneBethel



Hey Parents: Please remember that students are being dismissed 1 hour early today.
In addition, bus #3 elementary students will arrive home about 20 minutes late today. Thank you for your patience.

The First Grade students in Mrs. King’s room read, Olive The Other Reindeer, with Mr. Firks this morning. The students were amazing, loved the book, were full of energy, had a bunch of questions and even asked for a few snow cancellations as well! #BethelLegacy #OneBethel


Spirit week pajama day and acting out the Polar Express in Mrs. Hamlin’s class. #K5hive #OneBethel



Please join us for the Elementary and Middle School Christmas Concert tonight, December 15th, at 6pm in Bethel Hall! If you are can't make it in person, the concert will be streamed to our YouTube Channel through this link: https://youtu.be/h5fnFRfy_1A #BethelLegacy #OneBethel

On Thursday, when Girls Basketball takes on Miami East at The Hive, we will be collecting canned goods for our food drive!
BONUS for EVERYONE:
5 cans = 1 FREE Admission!
Varsity ONLY 7pm!

