Upcoming Events
"New @ the Nest" 60 Years of Excellence
Book Fair
We're having a Book Fair! April 10th and April 13th-16th
Reminder: All students must have a signed permission form to enter the Book Fair. Use the link to download and print the permission form. This must be signed and returned by Thursday, April 9th.
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School Climate Survey
The 2026 School Climate Survey is now open and will remain available through April 17, 2026.
We encourage every family to participate. Parents may access the survey through their Backpack for Parents account by visiting the My Students page. Each family may complete one survey per child enrolled in a public school.
The survey results are reported on the state report card and provide valuable feedback that helps us reflect, grow, and continue strengthening our school environment for students and families.
Your voice matters, and we appreciate you taking a few minutes to share your perspective.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our BES CARDINALS!
SC Ready Testing
The South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessment (SC READY) program is a statewide assessment in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics administered to students in grades 3–8. The SC READY science assessment is administered to students in grades 4 and 6. All students are required to participate in SC READY at the applicable grade levels, except for students who qualify to participate in Alternate Assessments.
Bethel ES SC READY Testing Dates:
ELA (Writing): Tuesday, April 28
Reading – Part A: Wednesday, April 29
Reading – Part B: Thursday, April 30
Science (4th Grade Only): Monday, May 4
Math – Part A: Wednesday, May 6
Math – Part B: Thursday, May 7
To help your child feel confident and prepared, please encourage a good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and arriving to school on time each day of testing.
Additional resources for parents and families can be found at the links below:
https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/News/main.asp?titleid=2603ready
https://ed.sc.gov/tests/assessment-information/student-and-parent-resources/
EDP Registration for 2026-2027
Registration for new EDP students will open on April 6, 2026. In past years, registration typically opened around the beginning of March; however, because we are implementing a new registration system that required staff training, the timeline has been delayed. Registration for current EDP students opens March 9th, 2026.
School Tours
🎉You're Invited to Explore the Magic of Bethel Elementary! 🎉
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a Bethel Cardinal? Here’s your chance! Our school tours give you a behind-the-scenes peek into our day-to-day, from the lively classrooms to our awesome teachers and friendly students. It’s a front-row ticket to the fun and learning that makes Bethel so special! 🐦✨
Click the link below to schedule your tour and get ready to meet the wonderful world of Bethel Elementary. We can’t wait to show you around!
Watch D.O.G.S. Sign Ups Are Open!
Who can sign up?
Any male role model of our students such as dads, step-dads, grandfathers, brothers, and uncles.
How do I volunteer?
- Sign up to be a Level 2 volunteer with Greenville County Schools. It will take approximately two weeks to run the background check. When filling out the application make sure you check off the Field trip Chaperone LEVEL 2 in step 4. Also check off any other functions that may apply - Lunch, Book Fair, Guest/Visitor, Field Day, Library Helper, etc.
- Sign up for a date that works for you.
Attendance Information
What are school hours?
Elementary Schools (Full-day 5K, 1st Grade - 5th Grade)
7:45 AM - 2:15 PM, Doors open at 7:00 AM
Middle Schools (6th Grade - 8th Grade)
8:30 AM - 3:15 PM
High Schools (9th Grade - 12th Grade)
8:45 AM - 3:45 PM
Districtwide Half-day school hours are 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM for CDCs and elementary schools, 8:30 AM - 12:45 PM for middle schools, and 8:45 AM - 1:15 PM for high schools. For students attending a K-8 school, check with the school for dismissal times. Lunch will be served and buses will begin their afternoon routes 2.5 hours early. No extended day programs on half-days.
Your are now able to submit electronic parent or medical notes using the link below. District attendance policy allows only 10 absences per school year; excess of 10 absences requires a medical note.