Bethel Volunteer Earns Outstanding Citizen Award
Bethel’s superstar volunteer, Brooke Cottle, has been surprised with the Lane Council of Governments Outstanding Citizen Award.
Tricked into attending the LCOG awards dinner, Brooke wasn’t aware she had even been nominated for an award.
Her efforts in Bethel have been a blessing for students, staff and the community.
- Co-founder and the current president of the Bethel Education Foundation
- Driving force behind Willamette Pride, the makeover of Willamette High School Continue reading
Bethel Preparing For Open Enrollment

Some school boards are hoping Open Enrollment will bring students back to their shrinking districts.
The Bethel School Board is expected to confirm on February 13th that Bethel will openly accept students from other school districts for the 2012-13 school year.
A new state law permits students to attend school in any district that agrees to implement Open Enrollment. Currently, school districts allow inter-district exchanges with neighboring districts. Open Enrollment would free families to choose their school district regardless of where they live.
All the districts in Lane County have made clear their intentions to open their Continue reading
Snow In Forecast: Get FlashAlert Today
A strong weather system is forecast to hit Eugene on Sunday, bringing with it the possibility of snow. It could impact school schedules on Tuesday (Monday is MLK Day).
Now is the time to sign-up for FlashAlert. This free service will send you an email or text message if there is a Bethel school cancellation or delay.
Go online to FlashAlert, enter your email information and follow the on-screen prompts. You will receive school closure information as an email or as a text message.
In the case of bad weather conditions always double-check through the local media outlets – TV and radio – for any school closures or delays.
If you hear nothing about Bethel on local radio or TV it means that Bethel Schools are on a normal schedule.
All-State Honors For Willamette Soccer
A record-setting soccer season has resulted in all-state recognition for some Willamette High School players and a coach.
WHS junior David Diaz has been named first team all-state, and Thomas Goodman has been selected as the 5A Coach of the Year.
On the girls’ side, junior goalie Brittany Glassow has been chosen first team all-state and sophomore Emily Wunderlin received honorable mention recognition.
The Willamette soccer teams each won Midwestern League titles for the first time in school history, with the girls’ team eventually advancing to the state semi-finals.




















