
📣 There's only ONE more day to donate to our Peanut Butter Drive on Monday! Let’s show our generosity and be the BEST we can be, Bethel Hornets! Every jar counts! 💙


Congratulations to London in 6th grade and Julie in 7th grade for being the FIRST students to read 5 books for our school-wide READ15 challenge! 🎉📚 As their prize, they each chose 5 stickers from our library sticker wall! All Bethel students and staff have been challenged by our library to read 15 books by April 1st to earn fun prizes and score a cool READ15 t-shirt! Keep turning those pages, Bethel Hornets! 📖 💙 #bethebest



💛 We had a fantastic #GoGold Day at Bethel! 💛 It was amazing to see our students and staff showing their support by wearing gold and donating $1 to Arkansas Children's Hospital to help children with cancer and their families. We loved seeing our Hornets making a difference and showing their generous spirit! #CommunityStrong #bethebest









🥁🎷🎶 The Band Fundraiser is in full swing, and we couldn’t be more grateful for your support! 🙌🎉 There's still time to pitch in! Thursday, October 3rd is the last day! Shoutout to the rock star students who crushed it on Day 1 and earned gift cards: Kathryn, Thatcher, Harper, Aaron, Katie, Lynette, Emerson, Dylan, and Oliver! Let's keep it up!



Parents, did you know Free/Reduced meal benefits expire on September 30? A new application is required each school year so your child can continue receiving nutritious meals! 🍎🍕🥗🌮
Applications are still open for families applying for the first time. Families who submit an application by September 30 are eligible to win a $100 gift card.
💻 https://secure.ezmealapp.com
Fill out one application for all members of your household.


Get ready for the Back to School Dance this Saturday! It's going to be a blast, so don’t miss out!
🗓️ Date: Sept. 28th
🕒 Time: 6th grade: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., 7th grade: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Cafeteria
Reminder: Bring $5 at the door and don’t forget your student ID! See you there for a night of fun, friends, and great music! 🎶🕺


💙 Our FBLA had their first meeting today after school. What an awesome group! 💼💡 We are so excited to see all the amazing things this team will accomplish as future business leaders in the making! #bethebest #futurebusinessleadersofamerica


✨ STEM Class Spotlight ✨
Mrs. Maxwell's class took on an exciting challenge! Using just tape, newspaper, a ruler, and scissors, they designed and built a table that could hold weight. After creating a mini prototype, they had two chances to improve their designs and rebuild. Great job, Bethel Hornets! 🛠️ #bethebest #BEMSSTEM









A big THANK YOU to our Bethel Middle School PTO and Brooke Andrews at State Farm for feeding our staff tonight! 💙💙💙 We appreciate your support!







Congrats to our Bethel Hornets on a fantastic night playing against Lake Hamilton! Our “A” team claimed another victory 28-0. Both teams made us #bryantproud on the field! 🏈💪 #bethebest

✨ Every day at Bethel, we strive to learn at high levels! ✨ Last week, our 7th grade English classes worked hard, diving into how authors develop themes. They analyzed story elements like the title, characters, plot, and setting, working together to uncover the "moral of the story." We love seeing our students collaborate and move around the room to share their ideas! ✍️📖 💙 #bethebest











✏️🗒️ Mrs. Reaves' 7th grade math students took learning to the next level with a gallery walk of 2-step equations last week! Great job solving problems, building confidence, and learning new skills as a team, Bethel Hornets! 💙 #bethebest #mathinaction







🎉 Shoutout to the amazing Mrs. McAllister and Mrs. Lusinger for being the heart of the Bethel Counseling Center! We are loving the new decor! 💙
#bethebest #inourcounselingera


Congratulations to our Behavior Matrix Golden Ticket winners for this week, Timothy, Kadence, and Ryan! They earned a ticket for following our S.W.A.R.M. behavior expectations, and this week their lucky ticket was drawn, and they won a prize! We are so proud of you!! 💙 #bethebest

Reminder: Tomorrow, Sept. 24th, we will have an early dismissal at 2:00 p.m. and Parent/Teacher Conferences.


📣 Our library is hosting an art display and contest in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! All details are available in the Library Google Classroom. Students can submit their artwork in the library. Don't miss out, the last day is Oct. 4th! 🎨🖌️🎉


🎉👟 Huge congratulations to our Cross Country team for an incredible performance at the Russellville Cyclone Invitational today! Special shoutout to Noah and Ella for stepping up as the Junior High team's 6th runner! #bethebest #bryantproud





✨ Math Class Spotlight ✨
Mrs. Christmas' 6th grade students had a blast stepping out of the classroom this week to review dividing fractions! Getting time to learn from our peers is always the BEST! ➗📋 💙 #bethebest #mathisfun











✨ History Class Spotlight ✨
This past week, Mrs. Currey's 7th grade Honors classes rocked a scavenger hunt about the Columbian Exchange! We are so proud of their hard work and enthusiasm to learn something new! 🌎🔍 #bethebest #americanhistory







September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. For the third year, our district is participating in the #GoGold campaign.
All Hornets are asked to #GoGold on Friday, September 27. Wear gold clothing/accessories or wear a gold ribbon. We are asking students to donate $1 and staff to donate $2. All donations will be given to Arkansas Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Child Life Department to support children with cancer and their families.
