9/3/2021 Happy September, Bethel families! We are so very excited to kick off another school year in just a few short days. In anticipation of a busy first week of school, we wanted to share some information about bus transportation. The Bethel district is among many school districts across the nation facing a shortage of bus...Read More
Kalapuya High School students, staff and volunteers gather each week to hand out fresh produce to local families who need it. Some of the produce is grown and provided by The Bethel Farm; some is provided by FOOD for Lane County as part of its Produce Plus program. Every Wednesday, cars stretch from the Bethel Farm...Read More
Oregon Governor Kate Brown Thursday morning announced that the state will require public and private K-12 school district employees, substitutes, and volunteers to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18, 2021, or six weeks after the vaccine is fully authorized by the FDA, whichever is later. Weekly COVID testing in lieu of vaccination will...Read More
Beginning on Monday, Oct. 18, Bethel’s weekly COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinic will move to Bethesda Lutheran Church. With daylight savings on the horizon and fall weather beginning to creep in, the space will provide much-needed light and shelter. Lane County Public Health, in partnership with the Bethel School district hosts a free weekly COVID-19...Read More
The Bethel School District is thrilled to announce that every Bethel student will have access to free breakfast and lunch meals, every school day for the 2021-22 school year! This effort ensures that every student has had the opportunity to eat two nutritious meals throughout the day and is ready to learn. With this change,...Read More
The Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon Health Authority recently shared requirements for face coverings in K-12 schools. We know you may have questions about this requirement and as a community, we have an opportunity to join state education and health officials during one of two Facebook Live Town Hall events: Tuesday, August 17,...Read More