Bethel School Buses Traveling Slower, Running Late, Due to Snow Storm
Delays include buses from all buses for Bethel High School, Middle School, Johnson School, Berry School & Rockwell School. Report from Paula Antoini February 8, […]
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Bethel Public Schools Are On Early Dismissal Schedule, Feb. 8
Weather prediction is for more snow on Monday in Bethel, CT, schools will close early. Report by Paula Antolini February 8, 2016 4:45AM EDT Bethel […]
The Bethel Education Foundation Invites You to Nominate a Candidate for the 2016 Excellence in Education Award
The Bethel Education Foundation invites you to nominate a candidate for the Excellence in Education Award. Complete your nomination quickly and easily online. Nominations are […]
Bethel Public Schools Are Closed Today Due to Snowstorm
Bethel Public Schools: “Given the timing of the weather, the Bethel Public Schools will be closed on Friday, February 5, 2016. Be safe!” Report […]
Save the Date: Fourth Annual Bethel Public Schools Parent University, Feb. 24
Parent University is a FREE educational program, offered by Bethel Public Schools, for parents and caregivers. Parent University provides parents and caregivers the opportunity to […]
Sandy Hook Memorial Mural at Newtown High School is Covered, Upsets Students
A mural in Newtown High School (NHS), in tribute to the Sandy Hook tragedy, is a form of art therapy that was meant to bring […]
Bethel Public Schools Superintendent’s Recommended Education Budget 2016-2017
The district proposed budget is now posted on our website. I would encourage you to check it out to gather information about the budget priorities, […]
Parents and Community Members: Stay Connected with Bethel Police Department “App”
The Bethel Police Department developed a wonderful free “app” which all parents, community members and caregivers should consider downloading on their mobile devices. Report by […]
Bethel Public Schools Closing & Delay Information, Automated Message System
For emergency announcements, SchoolMessenger notifications are sent out as soon as decisions are reached. Being on the notification list is not a substitute for monitoring […]
Sen. Boucher: The Feds About-Face on Education Policy
The Federal Government is now taking a backseat and acquiescing to local control in the education of our children through new laws outlined in P.L. […]
Congratulations to the Bethel and Danbury Cheerleaders!!!
The USA Wildcats (organization name) “Senior Elite” Team (team name), several members from Bethel, won an at-large bid to the Cheerleading Worlds in Florida this […]
Bethel is One of the 2016 Districts with the Best Academics in Connecticut
Bethel Public Schools is among Connecticut’s most academically rigorous. Niche.com rates the top 100 based on state test scores, college readiness, SAT/ACT scores, graduation rate, […]
Snow Weather Forecast Cancels All Bethel Public Schools After-School and Evening Activities
Due to the weather forecast for this afternoon, Tuesday, January 12, 2016, the Bethel Public School are canceling all after school and evening activities, including […]
Curriculum Night at Bethel High School, Jan. 28
On Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. parents and students will learn about the diverse curriculum opportunities and special services that are offered at […]
‘Curriculum Night’ at Bethel High School for 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th Grade Students, Jan. 28
On Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. Bethel High School will host its annual Curriculum Evening to present the diverse curriculum opportunities and special program/services […]
Senator Boucher Responds to UConn Trustees Plan to Hike Tuition 31%
“I am deeply disappointed that the tuition for attending our flagship university will be raised 31% especially during these tough economic times for our residents […]
The Most Difficult Moment: How Do You Give a Mom Photos of Her Deceased Child from the Sandy Hook Tragedy?
The veterinarian office was full of festive decorations and holiday treats and people were in a celebratory mood. Santa was about to arrive so attendees […]
Remembering the 3-Year Anniversary of the Tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, December 14, 2012
Please take a moment of silence today to remember the individuals who perished on December 14th three years ago. We can never forget. Do an […]
Justice Scalia Said Black Students Belong in Slower-Track Schools
During a hearing of major case about affirmative action, Fisher v. University of Texas, on Wednesday, *Justice Antonin Scalia made a controversial statement regarding black […]
No Child Left Behind Nears End – Congress Passes New Education Law ‘Every Student Succeeds Act’ (ESSA) with Stand-Alone Listing for Music!
On December 9, the United States Senate passed the “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA) [S. 1177] by a final vote count of 85 to 12, […]
The Bethel High School String Orchestra and Chamber Singers Performed “Impressions of Brazil & Argentina” in Concert on Dec. 7
Libertango, Tango Noir, Tico Tico, Aria Cantilena from Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5, Tudo Bem, Oblivion, Desafinado, and Ave Verum Corpus are concert selections the Bethel High […]
OPINION: The Futility of “No Child Left Behind” by Frances Pulle
To believe that early intervention (Headstart), Race to the Top, Common Core, conditional tenure, mentoring, more money, parental activism, intensive tutoring, technology, punitive measures, business […]
Save the Date: The Bethel Education Foundation 10th Annual Barnum Ball is March 19
The Barnum Ball is the Bethel Education Foundation’s biggest annual fundraising event and is attended by parents, educators and community members. Report by Paula Antolini […]
Rep. Gail Lavielle & Commission on Children Host Forum to Explore Technology’s Effects on Student Learning
The forum, entitled “Technology in the Classroom: What Computes?”, will feature representatives of the academic, public education, and business worlds. It will take place in […]
Thirty-Four Bethel High School Students Were Inducted into the National Honor Society in a BHS Ceremony on Nov. 24th
The Bethel Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) is part of a national organization for 11th and 12th grade high school students that seeks […]
BHS Musician Ben Fitzpatrick Chosen for ‘GRAMMY Camp — Jazz Session’ and ‘GRAMMY In The Schools, Will Perform at 58th Grammy Awards After Party!
Congratulations Ben Fitzpatrick! Bethel High School musician Ben Fitzpatrick will be heading to Los Angeles soon. He was one of only 32 high school students […]
VIDEO: Bethel High School ROTC Drill Meet Results from November 21st
Bethel ROTC Drill Meet took place at Bethel High School this past Saturday, November 21, 2015. There were 890 cadets from 19 schools in attendance. […]
Bethel Board of Education Receives Award: CABE Board of Distinction – Level II-2015
Congratulations to the Board of Education on winning the CABE Board of Distinction Award – Level II! The Awards ceremony took place as part of […]
VIDEO: Ten Bethel High School Students Inducted Into the Tri-M Music Honor Society
The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for middle/junior high and high school students. It is designed to recognize students for […]
VIDEO: Uplifting Ceremony to Honor Veterans, at Bethel High School on Nov. 10
The 2nd Annual Veterans Ceremony took place at Bethel High School, 300 Whittlesey Drive in Bethel, CT, at 9:00 a.m. on November 10, 2015. The Bethel […]