Construction fencing has gone up around the north side of the building, and visitors will not be able to follow the dog paws to get to door number one. To get to the office this summer, please enter the gated playground to park and enter door number one through the gate.

The 2026 softball schedule is posted to the website and in the app. It features five home games, and we are hosting a small round-robin tournament.

Prospective pitchers are also welcome to attend pitching workouts with Coach Cass tomorrow and Thursday morning at 9:00 in the gym.

Happy Father's Day from Bethel Grade School.

From our friends at the Southern Illinois Youth Empowerment Network.

The primary wing was able to serve the community a little bit longer today by hosting the Mt. Vernon Fire Department for training. Firefighters practiced ladder work, venting a roof, and breaching walls inside.

We would like to remind everyone that the farewell open house for the old wing of the school building is this evening from 4:00 to 7:00. You may enter through the gym lobby door or the door by the bell on the north side. Feel free to come and go as you please. All the classrooms will be open, and the basement will be open.

In-person registration for Kindergarteners and new students at Bethel Grade School will take place on July 14th from 10:00 to 6:00 in the cafeteria.

For new students and kindergarteners, please bring the following with you:

*3 documents to prove residency, such as an electric bill or a rental agreement.

*Any new medical information, like required physicals (Kindergarten and 6th grades).

*Immunization records.

*Kindergarteners will need a vision and dental exam.

*Second and sixth-graders need a dental exam.

*Birth certificate.

Returning students may register online by logging into TeacherEase. You should be redirected from your home page to do so. Fees can be paid online as well. Returning students are also welcome to attend in-person registration on July 14th if they wish.

Now is the time to get sports physicals taken care of. Getting one now will cover you for the entire 26-27 school year.

This is a big opportunity especially for children going into kindergarten and 6th grade.

The time is drawing near when the primary wing of Bethel Grade School will be torn down. In its place will be a new gym lobby with offices and meeting spaces.

If you would like to have a piece of Bethel history, please fill out the form at https://forms.gle/LuaQMmvf85x8zwpx6 to purchase bricks for $1 each as keepsakes of this Mt. Vernon landmark. Bricks will be picked up at a later date, which will be announced. We will also be announcing a farewell open house very soon.

Today we celebrated the teaching career of Mrs. Kristin Tate with guests from throughout her tenure in attendance. She served the district for 33 years as a teacher and coach. We wish her well in retirement.

It was a fun last day at Bethel. Congratulations to our talent show winners and a big thank you to the PTO and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department for their help and contribution. Have a great summer everyone!

Happy Memorial Day from Bethel Grade School.

We are quickly approaching the end of the 25-26 school year. There is no school on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Our last day for student attendance will be on Tuesday, and we will dismiss at 2:00 for the summer.

Bonnie Park Day! The kids LOVE this day here & this time we even have Laser Tag for them! How fun!

Hey everyone, wanna share this asap! Free Meals & Milk! No income requirement! Get registered friends! Have a safe and wonderful summer! Mrs. Melvin

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to watch kindergarten graduation today. Another special thanks to our students for cheering them all on.

If your child is going into kindergarten, 2nd, or 6th grades, the State of Illinois requires a completed dental exam. This is a great opportunity to have your child seen before school starts up next year, as we are very limited with dentist's locally that take Medicaid. The Jefferson County Health Department is having a free dental clinic day on June 3rd. If you are in need of your child getting a dental exam, please scan this QR code and get set up to get your child seen or contact the Health Department at the number listed on the flyer.

This will not interfere with Dental Safari coming to the school next year. They will still be here. Your child will not need to see both of them.

Today was the last day for the 8th graders so they did the announcements together. Come see them graduate tonight at 6:00 in Waller Gym. Doors open at 5:30.

A big thank you to everyone who came out today for Pre-K graduation. These little ones look great in Bethel blue. The 8th grade ceremony will be Tuesday night at 6:00 and the kindergarteners will graduate May 21st at 1:00.