Congratulations to everyone who made the honor roll!
3 months ago, Bethel Grade School
Honor Roll List
The PTO is setting up for their annual rummage sale. There are already a bunch of great items out. The fun starts at 7:00 AM tomorrow.
3 months ago, Bethel Grade School
rummage sale
On Fridays we wear Bulldog blue to show our school spirit. Each kid wearing blue gets a raffle ticket for a chance to win something off the candy cart. Here are our two happy winners from today.
3 months ago, Bethel Grade School
Candy cart winners
📣 Rummage Sale Reminder!

We’re collecting donations today from 12–6 PM!
➡️ Drop off at the office door before 3:30 PM
➡️ Use the gym doors after 3:30 PM

And don’t forget to come shop tomorrow from 7 AM –12 PM! There will be tons of great finds and everyone purchase supports our school! 🛍️
3 months ago, Ranzie Callahan
Rummage Sale on Oct 25
At tonight's board meeting, Mr. Eric Gockel was presented a plaque recognizing his years of service to Bethel Grade School District #82. Mr. Gockel came to the board right before COVID and helped with the early phases and decision making for our construction project. We are grateful for his service during this unique span of time. Thank you Mr. Gockel.
3 months ago, Bethel Grade School
Board Member Recognition

📢 Reminder! The PTO will be collecting donations for our Rummage Sale this Friday, Oct. 24 from 12–6 PM!
Clean out those closets and bring your gently used items to the school. Every donation helps make our sale a success! Thank you for supporting our PTO!

3 months ago, Ranzie Callahan
Reminder for Rummage Sale
A very big thank you to the City of Mt. Vernon for installing flashing stop signs on Bethel Rd!
4 months ago, Bethel Grade School
Stop Sign
TOMORROW, October 22, is Picture day! Individual Photos and Class Groups will be taken for the yearbook. Softball and Cross Country will be taken. REMEMBER YOUR UNIFORMS!!
4 months ago, Rachel Wagner
This week is Bus Safety Week! Please be aware of buses on the roadways and encourage your kids to ride safely on the bus. Last year, we reported four drivers to the Sheriff's Department for running bus stop signs . Let's make it zero this year.
4 months ago, Bethel Grade School
Bus Safety Week Flyer
Another week of good progress for Shores Builders Inc. on the new addition. Most of the footings have been poured ahead of the rain expected for tomorrow. A big shoutout to Shores for the commitment they are showing to this project.

In this phase of the project, we are adding six new classrooms, a set of bathrooms, a set of staff bathrooms, and a custodial room to replace the four older classrooms on the north side of the building.

#buildingbethel
4 months ago, Bethel Grade School
Building foundation footings
Building foundation footings
October 22 (Wednesday) is Picture day! All students will be photographed for the yearbook. Class groups will be taken. Softball and Cross Country will be taken.
4 months ago, Rachel Wagner
picture day
picture day

Mrs. Wagner's 5th-8th Grade Enrichment classes were FLIPPING over this project! What do you think of their results?

4 months ago, Rachel Wagner
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results
Our annual Holloween Dance will be November 1st from 6:00 to 8:00 in the cafeteria. Admission is free and there will be a costume contest. This is open to Bethel and McClellan students in 5th through 8th grades. Guest forms are available in the office.
4 months ago, Bethel Grade School
Halloween Dance Flyer

Bethel Families:

We’re getting ready for our Bethel Rummage Sale and would love your help! If you have gently used items to donate, you can drop them off anytime between 12–6 PM on Friday, Oct. 24.

Then, don’t forget to come shop and find some treasures on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 7 am-12 pm!

Thanks so much for supporting our community! 💛

4 months ago, Ranzie Callahan
Rummage Sale on Oct 25
Hi Bethel families! Tomorrow night is our first girls’ basketball game 🎉 We still need someone to help in concessions from 6:30–8:00 p.m. — no experience needed! Sign up here: https://evite.me/rxt6tAtuyC

Concession shifts are a great way to raise money for your class, club, or organization!
4 months ago, Ranzie Callahan
Help Wanted Concession Stand
Today's half-day in-service for the staff was presented by Joe McQueen, the author of Calming Young Minds: Understanding Mental Health, De-Escalation, Trauma and Restorative Practices in Teens. He brought us simple approaches to comforting kids who are feeling big emotions.
4 months ago, Bethel Grade School
Joe McQueen
We added a little safety work to our half-day today. The kids did an excellent job practicing their bus evacuation procedures. A big thank you to my 8th-grade leaders for helping others out of the bus.
4 months ago, Bethel Grade School
Bus Drill
Huge thank you to Ameren for coming to share with 5th grade about electricity, conservation, and safety today! The presentation was fun, and we learned a lot!
4 months ago, Misti Shook
presenter
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energy sources
Great news! Dental Safari is coming back!
Dental Safari will be at Bethel next week, Tuesday October 14th, to finish up exams and complete follow ups. Some students may require consent to be seen and treated. They may reach out to you via phone or email and if they do please respond to them. If you do not get a call or email, then you child(ren) is good to go and be seen.
4 months ago, Angela Walker
Dental Safari
It’s almost basketball season! 🏀 Our PTO needs help running concessions — sign up to volunteer here: https://evite.me/rxt6tAtuyC

And don’t miss our FRONT ROW PARKING raffle! 🚗 Winners announced next Friday, the 17th.
4 months ago, Ranzie Callahan
Front Parking Spot Raffle