Schools across the nation, including locations here in Eugene have recently experienced an increase in school threats, rumors of threats, and the spread of false information which has contributed to disruptions to the learning environments and created fear in our community. Here in the Bethel district, the safety and wellbeing of students, staff and families...Read More
Dear Bethel families and community, A year has already gone by since Bethel voters overwhelmingly passed a no-tax-increase $99 million Bethel School District bond. It will make important improvements at every Bethel school and we are so thankful for our community’s support! Now it’s time for an update on the bond projects and how they...Read More
When hazardous weather (snow, ice, storms etc.) is a concern, decisions regarding schedule changes are made in the early morning, before school, when current weather conditions can be assessed. Our main concern is the safety of our students and staff. How families will receive information: In the event of school closures or delays due to...Read More
UPDATE: 5:30 p.m., 12/07/2021 Dear Willamette families and community, Included below is a summary of what led to a brief lockdown that took place at Willamette High School on Tuesday, 12/7/21. Just after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Willamette High School administrators received a report of a student who was possibly armed with a gun at WHS....Read More
12/06/2021 Hello, Bethel students and families! Included below are a few COVID-19 related updates including quarantine timeframes, testing programs, masks and overall infection rates across the district. Positive cases + quarantine numbers at school-year low First, the good news! Lane County is seeing a decrease in the number of positive COVID-19 cases, therefore resulting in...Read More
3 p.m. (12/03/2021) Dear Bethel community, Included below is an update regarding several rumors that were circulating on social media, and within our school community, about a threat of violence towards Willamette High School. First, I want to assure you that there is no credible threat of violence toward Willamette or any other Bethel school....Read More