Family-School Compact for Achievement, Bethel Public Schools
The parents and staff developed these Family-School Compacts for Achievement. Report by Paula Antolini November 9, 2015 7:10PM EDT Family-School Compact for Achievement, Bethel […]
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The Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs Named State Senator Toni Boucher Its “Legislator of the Year”
Senator Toni Boucher was presented with a plaque in honor of her advocacy and leadership at the State Capitol. Report by Paula Antolini October 23, […]
Financial Aid Night at Bethel High School, Kelly Jambo Featured Speaker, Oct. 22
A veteran financial aid officer, Mrs. Jambo will provide a power point presentation on the various types of aid available to seniors entering college in […]
PHOTOS: Bethel High School Oct. 8 Pep Rally Was Lively, Loud, Motivating and Fun!
The Bethel High School Pep Rally is an annual event to debut the fall sports teams. Teachers, administrators and students were at the Bethel High […]
PHOTOS: Hundreds Attend Ingersoll Auto ‘Drive for Students” Fundraiser for Bethel High School on Oct. 9
Hundreds of people came out to support raising funds for BHS by test-driving cars from Ingersoll Auto, driving the vehicles around the school campus. Report […]
Sen. McLachlan Battles Again To Open UConn Foundation Records
It appears that the UConn Foundation refused to reveal a list of employees, their salaries and their duties, when Senator Michael McLachlan requested this information. McLachlan […]
Bethel Girls Volleyball High School Senior Katherine DeFazio is CPTV Sports’ UChoose Student-Athlete of the Week
Katherine DeFazio won CPTV Sports’ honor of UChoose Student-Athlete of the Week for September 26, 2015 with a total of 2,683 votes. Report by Paula […]
Rep. Harding Recognizes CT Office of Higher Education, $1 Million in Student Scholarship Awards to Bethel, Danbury, Brookfield
State Representative Stephen Harding (R-107) is this week expressing gratitude to the Office of Higher Education (OHE) for awarding over $1 million in need-based, merit […]
Flu Clinic for Bethel Students and Families, Tomorrow, Oct 6
It’s that time of year! A Flu Clinic will be held tomorrow at the Berry School in Bethel, CT, hosted by the Bethel Visiting Nurse […]
Senator Chris Murphy Statement on Oregon Shooting
Murphy: “My heart is with everyone in Oregon who has been victimized by this horrific tragedy…” Report by Paula Antolini October 2, 2015 7:43AM EDT […]
Mass Shooting at Oregon’s Umpqua Community College, 13 Dead, 20 Wounded
A mass shooting took place today at the Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, OR. More than 20 people were shot and there are 13 fatalities. […]
Test Drive a Car from Ingersoll Auto, Earn Up to $10,000 for Bethel High School! Oct. 9
Buick “Drive for Students” Fundraiser presented by Ingersoll Auto will donate $20.00 for every test drive taken, potentially allowing BHS to earn up to $10,000 […]
Two Bethel HS Students Chosen to Participate with 673 Students from 49 States and Territories to Showcase Talents in Nashville, Oct. 25-28
The All-National Honor Ensembles Concert is one of the many highlights planned for the four-day conference taking place October 25-28. This year’s theme focuses on […]
September is ‘No Kid Hungry’ Month, Spread the Word About Hunger Awareness, GO ORANGE on Sept. 25
There will be a food drive at all Bethel Public Schools on Friday, September 25th and encourage students to donate a kid-friendly food item; kid-friendly […]
Bethel Public Schools New Improved Student Assessment System Aims for More Comprehensive Information and Better Feedback to Parents and Teachers
Dr. Carver: “Dr. Brooks, the administrative team and I felt it was critical to communicate the rationale for the shift and the impact it will […]
Danbury Police Activities League (PAL) Expanding Programs Based on Community Feedback
PAL will be expanding it after-school Open Gym hours. Children, ages 5-18, may join PAL for $25 per year and take advantage of open gym […]
Forecast of High Heat and Humidity in Bethel: School Classrooms Are Being Carefully Monitored to Ensure Safety of Students
This week the forecast calls for temperatures in the high 80’s to 90’s on Tuesday, and possibly Wednesday. Our priority is the well-being, health, and […]
Newtown CT 2015 Labor Day Parade Starts Tomorrow, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m.
Tomorrow is the official Labor Day holiday to honor American workers and their achievements. There will be a parade in many towns in Connecticut tomorrow, […]
Senator Boucher: Smarter Balance Assessment Scores Unveiled
Boucher: “Overall it is important to measure a student’s growth. However, a more deliberative thoughtful approach on such an important change in instruction and testing […]
Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty Visits the Regional YMCA Children’s Center in Bethel
Regional YMCA faculty and teachers told Esty about the School Readiness efforts and the before/after/summer school programming. Together, they discussed the need for kindergarten preparedness, the […]
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Bethel CT Students’ First Day of School, Aug 26
Dr. Carver: “We’re so excited for the beginning of the school year. I wish all the students of the Bethel Public Schools well, and I […]
Bethel School Bus Routes and Schedule 2015-2016
These are the Bethel School Bus Routes (AM and PM) for the 2015-16 school year. Report by Paula Antolini August 17, 2015 12:45PM EDT Bethel […]
Rep. Lavielle Applauds Federal Authorization Allowing CT to Reduce Testing for 11th Graders
Lavielle: “A new state law was necessary to make this solution possible, and as Education Committee Ranking Member, I was very pleased to work together […]
Peter Barrett, 63, Beloved BMS Social Studies Teacher, Passed Away Aug. 6
Friends will be received from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury. A Mass of […]
Reps. Lavielle & Steinberg Pass Legislation Expanding Emergency Epilepsy Care in Schools
State Representatives Gail Lavielle (R-143) and Jonathan Steinberg (D-136) worked together to introduce and pass bipartisan legislation that expands emergency care for students suffering from […]
Legislation Sought by Teacher’s Unions Vetoed by Gov. Malloy
H.B. No. 6977, “AN ACT ESTABLISHING QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION, To establish qualifications for the position of Commissioner of Education,” was vetoed by […]
Republican Senators to Review UConn Budget Process, Push for More Transparency in Budget Approval Methods
Republican legislators today said they will be reviewing potential changes to state law in order to bring about more transparency to the budget approval process […]
PHOTOS: Bethel High School Class of 2015 Graduation at WCSU, June 18
“You have distinguished yourself as the class of firsts…Academically you have earned the highest combined grade point average in almost a decade at Bethel High […]
Bethel Relay For Life ‘Relay Recess’ Event is June 11
The Relay Recess program provides students, teachers, and administrators the opportunity to become superheroes in their own communities by celebrating people who have battled cancer, […]
Rep. Harding Applauds Bills that Protect Students and Young Adults
H.B.6907 co-sponsored by Rep. Harding, would safeguard Connecticut’s students against crippling debt by enabling the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) to refinance eligible […]