Bethel Local Schools - Educate with Excellence

ATHLETIC PUSH NOTIFICATIONS….You can now receive notifications from the app when there are posts and updates for the Athletic Department. App: menu > settings > push notifications > make your selections #BethelLegacy #WeAreBethel

Parents of 8th & 9th graders who are participating in Oct’s DC Trip will be receiving final payment info today. If your child is unable to go, plz contact Classic Student Tours ASAP at 937-439-0033 If you have questions plz email Mr Endres

Parents of 8th graders who plan on attending the Washington DC trip in October: Final payment letters are going out today! If your child is unable to attend, please contact Classic Student Tours at (937) 439-0032 asap! If you have any questions please contact Mr. Endres.

Homecoming Powder Puff Shirts are ON SALE for $20 ~ TODAY through Aug 27th #BethelLegacy #BethelHoCo2021

BUS ROUTE CLARIFICATION: CT/neighorhood Families-- Your personal address may not be listed on the route, as the only addresses listed are the actual stops. You will need to look for the route with your STREET & find stop closest to your home address. If you're located in the country, your child does not have to walk to a stop. MS/HS Bus Routes: https://5il.co/x5ak Elementary Bus Routes: https://5il.co/x5cl

Here are links to bus routes. 🚌Plz arrive to your stop about 🚌15 mins early as times are just a guideline. 🚌Plz take all your photos while your children are waiting at the stop and allow them to get on the bus quickly so our routes stay on time. 🚌If you have any questions instead of asking your bus driver, please email rhoadesg@blsk12.org with questions. 💥IMPORTANT💥 PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY ADDRESSES OF STOPS ARE LISTED— Your personal address may not be listed on the route, as the ONLY ADDRESSES LISTED are the STOPS. You will need to look for the route with your STREET & find stop closest to your home address. MS/HS Bus Routes: https://5il.co/x5ak Elementary Bus Routes: https://5il.co/x5cl

MS/HS Back to School Reminders: +MS/HS Open House TONIGHT 5:30-7:30pm +Pick up pink schedule at open house +++Parking Passes- They are FREE but all students driving to school are required to have a parking pass. Access and print the form here: https://5il.co/it1g Plz complete form and email or drop off to Mrs Montgomery in the HS office (printed copies are in office- you can fill out and submit tonight) + All Chromebooks will be distributed tomorrow morning first period ***If you can't make it to open house tonight, students will receive necessary items tomorrow at school. PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL FINAL FORMS ARE COMPLETED & SIGNED BY BOTH PARENTS & STUDENTS

#MrFirksMotivationalMoment⁠ ⁠ Are you sowing the right seeds?⁠ ⁠ #BethelLegacy #OneBethel

Bees In Action | August 23 - August 28 Click the link below for this weeks athletic events! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KwIrKMyKkJ0WLwZOXxYIjQlyYN3Wx-ti/view?usp=sharing Updates In Case you Missed It! https://bethelbeesathletics.com/2021/08/19/athleticupdates/

REMINDER: Here is our sports pass & ticket plan for this coming school year! Passes & Tickets are 100% digital! Please read the article for more information! https://bitly.bethelk12.org/2VGGezW #BethelLegacy #WeAreBethel

Let’s get to know our newest member: Keelie King What College or University did you attend? This will be my 13th year of teaching and I cannot wait to begin my next adventure at Bethel Elementary. I received my Bachelors of Science at Indiana University. I began my teaching career in Brownsburg, Indiana until our recent relocation to Troy, Ohio. During my past teaching experiences, I have been blessed to teach Kindergarten, First, Second, Third and Fourth Grades. It is exciting to be back in First Grade again. What's your favorite part of what you get to do for a living? My favorite part of being an elementary teacher is being able to do what I love every day! With encouragement, inspiration, and love I get to see my students grow into confident, lifelong learners. I am blessed to see their smiles and hear their excitement each day when they learn something new. Being a teacher allows me to make a difference in my students and help them see their potential as good citizens in our world. When you're not serving at school, what do you enjoy doing? When I am not in the classroom, I am reading, going on hikes, and spending time with my family. What are you most looking forward to about serving at Bethel? This new adventure at Bethel is one I am so excited for. I cannot wait to meet all of my new students, their families, and to work with the amazing staff at Bethel. What makes BLS a great place to work--what makes us stand out from other places of employment? Bethel stands out because the teachers and staff are amazing. The community is such a close-knit family and I cannot wait to be part of it. #BethelLegacy

Let’s get to know our newest member: Chase Goulette What College or University did you attend? University of Findlay What's your favorite part of what you get to do for a living? Working with the students and seeing their reaction when they understand a new concept. When you're not serving at school, what do you enjoy doing? Coaching and going to sporting events. If you start in the fall-- What are you most looking forward to about serving at Bethel? Looking forward to getting to work. #BethelLegacy

Let’s get to know our newest member: Amanda Locchetta What College or University did you attend? BS from Ball State University, 3 years of experience teaching in Indiana What's your favorite part of what you get to do for a living? I love connecting with the students! When you're not serving at school, what do you enjoy doing? Baking with my fiancé, watching Colts football, doing puzzles If you start in the fall-- What are you most looking forward to about serving at Bethel? Being a part of the wonderful team, I've heard so much about!  

Let’s get to know our newest member: Morgan Rench What College or University did you attend? I went to Wright State University and got my bachelors degree in Early Childhood. I student taught at Concord Elementary in Troy. I worked in Dayton Public for a little bit in a 1st grade classroom. I did 2 long term sun positions in a 2nd grade and kindergarten in Troy City Schools. The past 2 years I have worked at Nevin Coppock Elementary as the title 1 reading teacher for kindergarten and first grade. What's your favorite part of what you get to do for a living? I love being able to watch my students grow in so many ways. There is no better thing than seeing the lightbulb go off inside a child's head. When you're not serving at school, what do you enjoy doing? I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and boyfriend. I love working outside in my flower beds as well as tending to my house plants. I love reading. I love spending time with my golden retriever Diesel. What are you most looking forward to about serving at Bethel? I am so excited to be able to serve along side such amazing and welcoming teachers. I can not wait to meet all my little kindergarten's and be able to grow along side them this year. I am so excited to join the Bethel Family. #BethelLegacy

Let’s get to know our newest member: Brandi Anderson What College or University did you attend? Morehead State University What's your favorite part of what you get to do for a living? My favorite part of what I do for a living is getting to share the same mission as my colleagues, which is to love kids and give them opportunities to succeed and self-improve! When you're not serving at school, what do you enjoy doing? When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with my daughter and husband. I also love to visit family in Kentucky, relax with friends, travel, listen to podcasts, drink coffee, and write for a Dayton Mom blog. What are you most looking forward to about serving at Bethel? I am looking forward to getting back into the swing of school life, meeting great people, having conversations about curriculum and literacy, observe great instruction, and be around kids who have all kinds of energy to learn! What makes BLS a great place to work--what makes us stand out from other places of employment? In the short time, I have been at BLS, everyone that I have had a chance to meet and talk to has been incredibly kind and welcoming. If there is anything else you'd like the community to know about you, please share. I am proudly from the Southeastern Appalachian region of Kentucky, so the mountains are always calling me home! The University of Kentucky Wildcats will always have my heart, but I am growing to love Ohio sports too!

Let’s get to know our newest member: Rhonda Smith What's your favorite part of what you get to do for a living? I love being with the students. When you're not serving at school, what do you enjoy doing? Being with my family. What are you most looking forward to about serving at Bethel? I look forward to learning new things about Elementary life, because I have always been around ms/hs students. If there is anything else you'd like the community to know about you, please share. I love being a part of the educational world. After retiring I found myself missing the students and needed to come back to it. #BethelLegacy

Let’s get to know our newest member: Melissa LaCaze What College or University did you attend? Wright State University What's your favorite part of what you get to do for a living? I love sharing my love of reading and stories with students. Having discussions with them about books is the best part of my day! When you're not serving at school, what do you enjoy doing? Spending time with my daughter, working in my garden, reading, and getting creative with cooking. If you start in the fall-- What are you most looking forward to about serving at Bethel? Being a part of a close community and getting to know the area and my students! #BethelLegacy

Let’s get to know our newest member: Katherine Bourelle What College or University did you attend? Undergraduate at Wright State University Graduate at American Public University What's your favorite part of what you get to do for a living? Getting to know the students, helping them plan for their future & interacting with them on a daily basis. When you're not serving at school, what do you enjoy doing? Gardening and spending time with family at home, watching my boys participate in sports. If you start in the fall-- What are you most looking forward to about serving at Bethel? Being close to home & the community I live in. If there is anything else you'd like the community to know about you, please share. My husband is an 06 Bethel graduate and we have a KG and 2nd grader at Bethel. #BethelLegacy

Let’s get to know our newest member: Scott Mintz What College or University did you attend? I went to and graduated from Dixie. I then went to Sinclair then transferred to Wright State where I finished my Bachelor Degree in K - 12 Health and Physical Education. I taught elementary Physical Education last year at Dixie and now I am here at Bethel am very excited to start my new journey! What's your favorite part of what you get to do for a living? I love 3 things about my job. I love working with children, I love being in the school atmosphere, and I love being around sports and physical activity! When you're not serving at school, what do you enjoy doing? I enjoy anything outside, fishing, golfing and spending time with friends and family. If you start in the fall-- What are you most looking forward to about serving at Bethel? I have never worked with the middle school age group so I am looking forward to serving as the middle school PE teacher and giving the students the opportunity to try many different games, activities and sports that hopefully they haven't got to try before! If there is anything else you'd like the community to know about you, please share. Just that I am very excited about starting my career as a Bethel Bee! #BethelLegacy

Let’s get to know our newest member: Tricia Brown (Bringing 18 yrs of experience) What College or University did you attend? Write state University BS Antioch McGregor M.Ed. What's your favorite part of what you get to do for a living? Being an advocate for students and helping them prepare for their future When you're not serving at school, what do you enjoy doing? I enjoy the shooting sports, writing motorcycles, gardening and spending time with my family. What are you most looking forward to about serving at Bethel? I am looking forward to working in a smaller community. #BethelLegacy