Attention incoming 7th Grade Students! Please see the attached information regarding immunizations. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tricia Moore or Stacy Humphries in the clinic
at (937) 845-9414, ext. 5138 or by email at mooret@blsk12.org or humphriess@blsk12.org.
To help our students feel at home, we will be hosting our 5th and 6th Grade Open House/Orientation on Thursday, August 21st, from 4–6 PM. All 5th and 6th grade families will begin in Bethel Hall (large cafeteria at the back entrance of the High school) at 4 PM for a short presentation. Afterward, families will be released to explore the building, meet teachers, and locate lockers. This is a great opportunity to become familiar with the school, ask questions, and start building connections that will make the first day even more exciting. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Schedules will become available for all Middle School students (5th-8th) via Progressbook on Monday, August 18th. If you need assistance accessing Progressbook, please refer to the attachment in this post. Hard copies of schedules will be available for all students during Open House/Orientation.
Enjoy the remainder of your summer and I look forward to meeting you all soon! Go Bees!
Sincerely,
Josh Sowder
BMS 5/6 Principal
Freshman Students and Parents: Due to floor waxing, the back (HIVE) doors will be closed at the time of Freshman orientation tomorrow, August 14th. Parents will need to park in the front parking lot and enter through the High School doors, and then proceed to Bethel Hall for Freshman Orientation at 1pm! #BethelLegacy
Open House for Bethel Middle School and High School is on Thursday, August 21st! Open House for 5th Grade, 6th Grade, and High School will be from 4pm to 6pm, and Open House for 7th Grade and 8th Grade will be from 5pm to 7pm. #BethelLegacy
Open House for Bethel Elementary School is on Wednesday, August 20th! Open House for Young 5's through 1st Grade will be from 4pm to 6pm, and Open House for 2nd Grade through 4th Grade will be from 5pm to 7pm. #BethelLegacy
- Aug. 12th & 13th: 9am-2pm - Schedule Changes*
- Aug. 14th: 1pm - Freshmen & New Student Orientation
- Aug. 21st: 4pm-6pm - Open House**
HS Students can view their schedules on progressbook, through this link: https://pa.woco-k12.org/district
*Schedule Changes are by appointment only. Please contact the guidance office to make an appointment.
**Physical copies of schedules can be picked up during Open House
#BethelLegacy
Thank you for your continued support as we prepare for the upcoming school year. We understand that staggered start days can present challenges for some families, and we appreciate your feedback and questions regarding the schedule.
After careful review, we are unable to accommodate requests to change staggered start days, as doing so would impact other students and require adjustments to multiple classrooms. We sincerely appreciate your flexibility, patience, and understanding as we navigate our first year of implementing the Staggered Smart Start. We look forward to welcoming your children and creating a positive beginning for everyone.
If you have any questions or need assistance during this transition, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office. We’re here to help.
Thank you again for your partnership and support.
Mrs. Hogan
K-1 Principal
If you do not receive an email, please be sure that you have updated your Finalforms.
You can access Apptegy Rooms by downloading the Bethel Local Schools app from the IOS app store or the Google Play app store. Then sign in using the cell phone number you used when enrolling your child. For more information about the Apptegy Rooms and our BLS app, please visit the following link: https://www.bethelk12.org/page/rooms-support
#BethelLegacy
Schedules for the upcoming 2025-2026 School Year are now available on Progressbook! You can log in and see your schedule through this link: https://pa.woco-k12.org/district
If you would like to make any changes to your schedule, please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/vWpyp2sjLbnnf7v66
#BethelLegacy
Bethel Buses will be running and testing the routes tomorrow, August 5th, for this upcoming school year! This will allow us to better serve our students on the first day of school. Please use caution and be aware when driving through and around the district, as the buses will be using their red lights and stop signs while practicing. All traffic must stop for school bus lights when they are active. We appreciate your patience as we test our routes!
#BethelLegacy
MVCTC Back-to-School Information!
Today, August 4th, is the Schedule Pick-Up/Staff Meet & Greet Night for new Junior or Senior Students at the Miami Valley Career Technology Center from 3:30pm to 7pm. Students are invited to pick up and walk their schedules, meet teachers and staff, pay school fees, add money to their lunch accounts, and get comfortable with their new school environment!
New Students (Juniors and new Seniors) will then have their first day of school on Monday, August 11th, and Returning Students will have their first day of school on Tuesday, August 12th.
Buses will run from Bethel to the MVCTC starting on Aug. 11th. Buses will load in front of the High School Building and will depart at approximately 7:25am. Buses will then return at approximately 3:05pm. Students will be responsible for their own transportation to Bethel and home from Bethel until Aug. 26th, when the buses begin running their regular routes.
For more Back-to-School information and resources, please visit the MVCTC website or the following link: https://bit.ly/BHS_MVCTC25
#BethelLegacy
Ohio's Sales Tax Holiday starts today, August 1st, and runs through Thursday, August 14th!
Visit this link for the full details of the sales tax holiday: https://bit.ly/OH_SalesTaxHolidayFAQ
See the links below for the 2025-2026 school supply lists:
- Elementary: https://bit.ly/BES_Supplies25
- Middle School: https://bit.ly/BMS_Supplies25
- High School: https://bit.ly/BHS_Supplies25
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If you have any questions, please contact Todd Bird at birdt@blsk12.org!
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Fall Sports Registration Deadline for Grades 7-12!
If you plan to participate in Fall Sports for the 2025 season, registration deadline in THIS FRIDAY, JULY 25! Please log in to your Final Forms account to register ASAP!
All athletes MUST register on Final Forms and have a valid Physical on file in the Athletic Department in order to participate in tryouts.
Click the link to view the registration guide: 2025-2026 Registration Guide
