Cheers and Tears: New School Year Begins

Students greet Miss Vickie as they return to Malabon Elementary on the first day of school.

5,000 Bethel students are getting back to school.

Greeted with hugs and high-fives (and a few tears of …joy?) students started the new school year filled with excitement and energy. Some were also busy finding their way around.

Bethel kindergarteners are the Class of 2037. They get a gradual introduction to all-day school with the District’s Smart Start plan.

And students at Cascade Middle School are experiencing the thrill of a brand new school.

Keep up with individual school schedules and the school year calendar here.