UPDATED / Breaking News: BHS Student Makes ‘Threatening Statement’ This Morning
This morning at approximately 8:00 am the Bethel High School High administration was made aware of a threatening statement made by a student. Report […]
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Bethel Public Schools Johnson & Rockwell School Renovation Project Information
Information about the Bethel Public Schools Johnson and Rockwell School Project was provided to parents last night at the Bethel High School Open House. If […]
Open Letter to Judge Moukawsher / Letter to the Editor by Frances Pulle
“While resources are important they can never replace resourcefulness.” –Frances Pulle Report by Paula Antolini September 15, 2016 8:50AM EDT OPINION / LETTER […]
Parents: Bethel High School Open House Tonight, Sept. 15, 6PM-8:30PM
You are cordially invited to the Bethel High School Open House on Thursday, September 15, 2016. The Open House will begin with a program in […]
Senator Toni Boucher is Calling for Fair Play in Response to Judge Moukawsher’s Ruling
Senator Toni Boucher is calling for fair play in response to Judge Moukawsher’s ruling on the CCJEF vs Rell decision which told legislators to stop […]
Bethel Public Schools Participates in ‘No Kid Hungry’ Month, GO ORANGE, Sept. 23rd
September is No Kid Hungry Month. No Kid Hungry is Bethel Public Schools’ opportunity to be a part of a movement that has a real […]
UPDATED: Power Line Down at Bethel Public Schools on Whittlesey Drive
Due to a power outage from a power line going down on Whittlesey Drive that caused a loss of power at Johnson School. The local […]
Parent Alert: Bethel Police Issue Warning About Possible Child Predator in Area
Parents are encouraged to speak with their children about the dangers of getting in or near vehicles that are unknown to them. With most children […]
VIDEOS / 60+ PHOTOS: Bethel Public Schools First Day Back to School, Aug. 31st
Yesterday morning students returned to Bethel Public Schools for the first day back, ready to start the 2016-2017 school year after a hot and humid […]
Opinion: Coalition v. Connecticut / Letter to the Editor from Frances Pulle
Ten years and counting. That’s how long the Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding (CCJEF) has claimed poor city kids are getting a raw […]
Bethel Public Schools Time Schedule, Calendar and Bus Routes, for Back to School 2016-2017, Aug. 31st
Reminder – Wednesday, August 31st – First Day of School is an Early Dismissal Day K-12. View Bethel Public Schools Time Schedule, School Calendar and […]
Connecticut’s Community Colleges: Course Correction Crucial; Letter to the Editor from Frances Pulle
“Connecticut’s community colleges are essentially “driverless”…they lack a strong presence behind the wheel. Missing in action is some body clearly capable of navigating, steering, charging […]
NOTICE: Fertilizer Application on Bethel School Fields, Tuesday, Aug 9th
As per Section 436 of Public Act 15-5, we are providing you prior notice of pesticide application to some of fields in the Educational Park. […]
Opportunity for Bethel Businesses: Bethel School-Based Mentoring Program
The Bethel Public Schools is looking for businesses that are interested in offering their employees the opportunity to participate as a mentor. In addition, individuals […]
Fitzpatrick & Schmidt Filled Bethel’s P.T. Barnum Square with Music
On a lazy summer afternoon today Bethel Advocate found an impromptu music concert … Bethel High School 2016 graduate students Ben Fitzpatrick (on saxophone) and […]
5 VIDEOS / 66 PHOTOS: Bethel High School 2016 Graduation Included a Posthumous Tribute to Michael Shanley
The BHS 2016 graduation took place on Friday, June 10, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., at the William A. O’Neill Center, Western Connecticut State University. […]
Bethel Public Schools District Networks Will Not Be Accessible June 17-20
The Town of Bethel will be doing some work at Bethel High School on June 18-19 which will require taking down the power. As a […]
PHOTOS: Bethel Education Foundation 6th Annual Family Summer Kickoff Was Fun!
The weather cooperated, it was a bit windy, but the Bethel Education Foundation 6th Annual Family Summer Kickoff took place on June 8, 2016, from […]
Bethel Public Schools Announces the Appointment of the Principal of Bethel Middle School
The Bethel Public Schools is pleased to announce our newly appointed Principal of Bethel Middle School, Mr. Nicholas DaPonte. Mr. DaPonte was appointed to the […]
Commencement Address: Game Plan Post Graduation; Letter to the Editor by Frances Pulle
“If I were ever asked to give a commencement address,” says the writer (a college-level instructor of Political Science) “I would say the following …” […]
The St. Mary 40th Annual Carnival is May 18-22 on the Bethel Municipal Center Lawn
The St. Mary School Carnival will soon be back again on the beautiful Bethel Municipal Center front lawn, from May 18-22. Now in it’s 40th year, […]
Breaking: Bethel Public Schools Went Into ‘Lock Out’ Today Due to an ‘Individual of Concern’ on Campus
Due to notification from the Bethel Police Department, the Bethel Public Schools went into Lock Out for 10 minutes due to an individual of concern […]
Bethel Education Foundation 6th Annual Family Summer Kickoff, June 8, Tickets on Sale Now
The Annual Family Summer Kick Off is Wednesday, June 8, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30p.m, rain or shine, at the Bethel High School Track […]
PHOTOS/RESULTS: Bethel High School Girls Track Team Swept the Meet! Hosted Masuk, New Fairfield and Stratford, May 2
The Bethel High School Girls Track Team met on May 2nd with Masuk, New Fairfield and Stratford teams, and BHS swept the meet! BHS moved […]
Sen. Boucher: State Capitol Budget Update: Democrats Budget Is Cutting Funding to Our Children’s Education
“The release of the legislative Democrats proposed budget plan has shown that they plan to balance the budget deficits they have created by cutting funding […]
Bethel Public Schools Named a ‘Best Community for Music’ by NAMM Foundation
Bethel Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. […]
Bethel High School Buses Running 20-25 Minutes Late Today
Message from Bethel Public Schools about today’s school bus delays. Report by Paula Antolini April 26, 2016 2:41PM EDT Bethel High School Buses Running 20-25 […]
‘Pathway to Sustainability’: Republicans Again Come Up with a Budget Alternative that Saves Schools and Towns
Republican lawmakers in the Connecticut General Assembly today proposed a revised 2017 budget that closes the state’s projected $935.7 million deficit, restores funding to core […]
Gov. Malloy Applauds Connecticut Schools for Receiving Green Ribbon Honors from U.S. Department of Education
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that three Connecticut schools are being recognized as 2016 honorees under the U.S. Department of Education’s annual Green Ribbon […]
Petition to Save School Funding, Rep. Harding Asks You to Sign
Harding: “If the Governor’s unfair budget proposal stays as is, students in our towns will bear the burden of fiscal irresponsibility from the State Capitol, […]