School Counselors are all in for all students. We take time to honor our school counselors this week during National School Counseling Week. Bethel Counselors help students develop their social/emotional skills and in turn enhance their academic abilities. Counselors focus on students’ individual strengths, abilities, interests and talents. The way they engage with students, families...Read More

Ashley Espinoza has been selected to fill the open position on the Bethel School Board created when Dawnja Johnson stepped down earlier this month. Espinoza will complete the remainder of Johnson’s term through the end of June. A mother of two Bethel students, Espinoza is bilingual and excited to be able to bring some representation...Read More

For the second year in a row, Bethel’s high school graduation rate has achieved an all-time high. With Willamette reaching 83.5% and Kalapuya 63%, the District’s overall grad rate is 79%. There has been a systematic outreach by Bethel’s high school staff to make sure no students slip through the proverbial cracks. At high school...Read More

The Oregon Department of Education has created another new set of guidelines for reopening our schools, particularly for our youngest students. Bethel Superintendent Chris Parra has promised to keep everyone informed with updated information, and here is her latest message. Hi Bethel Families, New guidance has come down from the state that relaxes the COVID-19...Read More