Mark your calendars. 8th Grade Graduation will be on May 19th at 6:00 PM in Waller Gym. Make a plan to come out and celebrate this great group of kids.

Our Final BETA results are in. Jonathan Varis took first in 7th grade Health and PE. Sophia Berning took third in Poetry. The Club placed third in Technology. We did not place in our other categories but the kids did a great job at the convention.

Our Bethel kids are already on the BETA Convention awards list. We will update how well they did as the convention goes on.

We have just been told that Bethel will be a top-three finisher in the Technology category. Here is their video submission. https://youtu.be/JTfkTix9MnQ

Save the date!!! Bethel is co-sponsoring a fundraiser for Nathan's children Jax and Kenley Pigg.

The Lady Bulldogs split with Bluford-Farrington tonight with JV getting the 2-0 win and Varsity losing in two tight sets. They will be back in action Thursday night at home against Rome.

Volleyball + loaded nachos = the perfect night 🙌

Join us tonight at the game and don’t forget to hit the concession stand for loaded nachos stacked with all the good stuff!

I have just received message from Bluford that their c team will not be able to play tonight. jv will start at 6 varsity after

Menu Change: we will be switching today and tomorrow's lunch. Today we will have mini corn dogs and not steak fries.

Information on free Shriners screenings.

Bethel Grade School was well represented tonight at the Jefferson County All Star Basketball Game. Congratulations to Sophia and Masyn on their selections. Another shout out to Coach Lampp for his work on the mic tonight.

Congratulations to our 7th grade Bulldogs. They won the Consolation Championship at the Spring Garden Tournament tonight.

Bethel staff hosted Darlene Fatheree today from ROE #13 to speak on school climate and culture.

Parents: If you have not yet completed the 5 Essentials Survey, please follow the link to get started. Bethel Grade School uses this information for school improvement planning. If you have already finished it, thank you! https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/login/

Huge shout out to Mrs. Kueker for going above and beyond to teach 3rd grade about the Cocoa Bean! 🫘 She topped off the lesson with some homemade coco that the kids had the honor to help make!!! Every kid brought some home to enjoy also! Check your kiddos backpack if they forgot to give to you!

Lady Bulldog Volleyball will start play in the Akin Tournament on March 7th at 9:00 AM.

Our Scholar Bowl match against St. Mary has been cancelled for today.

Vacancy Notice

School Board Member

Bethel Grade School District #82 is seeking to appoint a board member to complete a term that expires in April of 2029. Interested candidates must be a United States Citizen, 18 years of age or older, a registered voter, a resident of the state and district for at least one year preceding their appointment, and not have a prohibited interest in any contract or with any employee of the District. Please forward a letter of application to Rod McCoy, Board President, Bethel Grade School District #82, 1201 Bethel Road, Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864. Letters can also be sent to board@bethelschool.net. The deadline to apply is March 13, 2026. To inquire, call (618) 244-8095.

Reminder peewee games at mcclellan tomorrow 9am girls 10am 4th grade boys team