Upcoming Events
"New @ the Nest" 60 Years of Excellence
26-27 EDP Registration
Registration is now closed for 2026-2027 EDP. If you would like to add your child to the waiting list, there is a $40 non-refundable fee. See link here.
District Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy
Due to a legislative action by the South Carolina General Assembly, the South Carolina State Board of Education passed a new cell phone policy for school districts across the state, which goes into effect after Winter Break, starting January 7, 2025. School districts must adopt this policy pertaining to personal electronic devices. At the December meeting, the Greenville County Schools Board of Trustees approved an updated policy to comply with the state requirement. The revisions can be found in Policy JCDA and Administrative Rule JCDA.
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/
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.