Bethel Grade School District #82

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

Bethel would like to give a huge shoutout to Rend Lake Plumbing and their crew for working late into the night to repair an underground water leak at the school building. We might not have been able to have school today if they had not sprung into action.

Our kids got to taste test new healthy snacks to help us expand our offerings. A big thank you to Zee Zee's for showing off their products.

Girl's PeeWee practice will be on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at McClellan from 6 pm to 7:30 pm.

Next Saturdays Peewee games will be at Mcclellan Grade school 9am girls will play against Rome 10am 4th grade boys team vs OBR

The Sweetheart Dance was a lot of fun. A big thank you to the kids for coming out and to our chaperones, Coach Lampp and Coach Sloat. An extra special thanks to Ms. Laura, Ms. Sydney and Nurse Angela for decorating the cafeteria.

Tomorrows peewee games are at Field Grade school in Texico 9am Girls 10am 4th grade boys team

First graders put “blubber” to the test today to see how Arctic animals stay warm in icy water!

The Lady Bulldogs won at the JV level (2-1) and the varsity level (2-0) against Spring Garden in their home opener tonight. They are back in action tomorrow night at Summersville.

Check out this unique learning opportunity for kids!

Please check your child's backpack for a letter concerning a summer food program. There is a paper survey attached, but if you would like to complete it online, you can do so at this link: https://forms.gle/GCkwsrYNrmgU7LMW7

Tomorrows volleyball game at summersville has a time change c game will be at 530pm jv 6pm varsity after.

We are in need of someone to work volleyball concessions today from 4:00–5:30 PM. If we don’t have coverage, concessions will need to close during that time.

If you’re available and would like to help, please sign up here:
https://evite.me/gFehJWg5XP

No experience needed!

It’s a great way to support our school—and you can choose to donate the earnings to the class or organization of your choice!

If you missed the 8th grade class trivia night last night, you missed a good time. The event raised over $1,500 for their class trip.

First grade wrapped up their unit on the history of the Earth by becoming paleontologists and excavating dinosaur fossils. Thanks to our friends in 7th grade for helping us out!

Woodlawn is hosting a Daddy Daughter Dance on February 21st.

Congratulations to Sophia Berning and Masyn Morgan on their selections to the Jefferson County All-Star basketball games.

Bethel Grade School will be hosting the visitation of Board member, basketball coach, and friend, Nathan Pigg. It will be held on February 12th from 5:00 to 8:00 in Waller Gym. Hughey Funeral Home will be providing the funeral service on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM. https://www.hugheyfh.com/obituaries/Nathan-Lee-Pigg?obId=47196252