We had the privilege of hosting the critically acclaimed keynote speaker, author, evangelist, award-winning teacher, and coach, Willie Spears, right here at Bethel-Tate Schools on October 9th! 🎤
Mr. Spears kicked off two days of in-service training with an awe-inspiring opening session that left everyone feeling motivated and ready to make a difference in the classroom. 🏫💪
His presentation, "Motivating the Unmotivated and Add Value," was a game-changer. Mr. Spears shared his wisdom and insights on igniting the spark of learning, 🔥even in the most challenging situations.
Our teaching staff left the session feeling empowered and equipped to bring out the best in our students. 🙌✨
Thank you, Mr. Spears, for sharing your passion and expertise with us! 🎉



William Bick Primary School is looking forward to celebrating the 100th birthday 🎂🎉 of its namesake, Mr. William Bick, during a special in-school program this Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.
The assembly will serve a dual purpose. In addition to celebrating and expressing gratitude for Mr. Bick, this assembly will also be a fantastic learning opportunity for our students to delve into the history of an important figure in our community. 📚🤓
Mr. Bick has left a lasting impact on countless lives in our Bethel-Tate community, and now it's our turn to show our appreciation. 💌❤️ We're inviting all community members to drop off greeting cards for him at William Bick Primary School, 101 Fossyl Drive. You can do so between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 27 & 28. There's a special box in the school vestibule just waiting for your heartfelt wishes! 📮✨ We'll present these cards to Mr. Bick on Friday to make his day even more special.
Additionally, 📺👀 for those of you who want to celebrate with us, we plan to livestream our event on the Bethel-Tate School District Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BethelTateSchools - so you can join in from wherever you are. 📹📡 We anticipate the livestream starting around 12:55 p.m. 🕐📲
Let's come together as a community to make Mr. Bick's 100th birthday truly memorable! 🎉🎁 Drop off those cards and join us online for a memorable celebration! 🥳🎈

🚨 DON'T FORGET AND SPREAD THE WORD! 📣 Bethel-Tate High School's Tiger Pride Night 🎉is TONIGHT (Thursday, September 21st) from 7 to 9 p.m. at BTHS! 🏫
It's a FREE event hosted by the awesome BTHS Student Council! Get ready for a night filled with school spirit, community love, and loads of fun! 🎪 There will be carnival games, 🔥 a blazing bonfire, groovy tunes, and more waiting for you. 🎶
We're looking forward to seeing you there!!!

"What Parents Need to Know About Suicide Prevention" is the title of the upcoming parental support mental health webinar presented by the Clermont County ESC, in partnership with ParentGuidance.org.
The program will be streamed live 7-8 p.m. Monday, October 2, 2023, and will be accessible at https://cookcenter.info/Oct2CC. “What Parents Need to Know About Suicide Prevention” is the third installment of a 12-part virtual, interactive series of webinars designed to help parents and caregivers support students.
Registration, attendance and interactions are kept totally anonymous from other viewers.
For additional information and schedule of upcoming presentations, visit the Clermont County ESC website: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/221/ccesc/3305093/Clermont_Co_ESC_OH_Concert_Series_Poster_2023-24_11x17.pdf

📣 Calling all Bethel-Tate Schools Families, Community Members, and Alumni! 🐯
Get ready to unleash your Tiger Pride at our special Homecoming event - 🎉 Bethel-Tate High School's Tiger Pride Night 🎉 on Thursday, September 21st, from 7 to 9 p.m. at BTHS! 🏫
This is a FREE event, hosted by our amazing Student Council! Expect a night filled with school spirit, community love, and a whole lot of fun! 🎪 We've got carnival games, 🔥a blazing bonfire, groovy tunes, and more lined up for you. 🎶
Get excited because this event marks the triumphant return of a cherished tradition, and we can't wait to celebrate it with all of you! 🥳
Tiger Pride Night is not just any event; it's a chance for us to unite as a community and rally behind Bethel-Tate High School! 🙌 It's the perfect time to reconnect with old pals, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories. 💬🤝
Spread the word and make plans to join us at Tiger Pride Night! We can't wait to see you there! 🐾 #BTBetterTogether #TigerPrideNight #Homecoming2023

Once again, Empower Youth is teaming up with the staff and teachers of Bethel-Tate
Schools to offer a supply of meals and snacks for children over the weekends and
extended breaks, free of charge. Bags are distributed on the last school day before the weekend (mostly Fridays but on long weekends, it’s Thursdays.)
Any child enrolled in a Bethel-Tate School is able to receive these weekly bags of food. If you believe your child could benefit from this program, we encourage you to sign them up by filling out the form included with this post.
For more information, please contact your school secretary.

In response to parent concerns about student health and well-being, Clermont County ESC is partnering with ParentGuidance.org to deliver presentations developed by licensed therapists.
The series is free, virtual, interactive, and designed to help parents and caregivers support students.
Registration, attendance and interactions are kept totally anonymous from other viewers. For additional information and a schedule of upcoming presentations, visit the Clermont County ESC website: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/221/ccesc/3305093/Clermont_Co_ESC_OH_Concert_Series_Poster_2023-24_11x17.pdf
Freshman Day - a time for Bethel-Tate High School freshmen to learn about their new school - everything from activities 🎨🎺👟 to academics 📚!

Please join us in welcoming SRO Hooven of the Bethel Police Department and facility dog Ollie to our team! 🚓 🐕

Thank you to members of our National Honor Society for giving their time to beautify the campus of Bethel-Tate High School by planting beautiful flowers last week.





Thanks to the talent of Chris Neubacher and Art Teacher Emily Smith, the Bethel-Tate High School kitchen has a new, fresh look for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year! Thank you Chris and Emily! We Love It!


Bethel-Tate Local School District welcomes Ross Hudson as the new assistant principal at Bethel-Tate High School.
The Board approved Mr. Hudson for the post during a June 12 meeting. He replaces Thomas Haas, who accepted a principalship in a school district closer to his wife’s parents.
Mr. Hudson is a well-respected educator in the county. For the past 13 years, he has held administrative positions in the West Clermont School District, most recently serving as an assistant principal at West Clermont High School. Prior to working at West Clermont, he was an 8th-grade teacher in Felicity Schools.
“I appreciate the opportunity, and I’m eager to get started,” Mr. Hudson said. His official start date is Aug. 1, 2023.

Clermont County Public Health offering vaccine appointments for students.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Bethel-Tate High School is hosting a Mock Crash 9:21 a.m. Friday, May 5, 2023.
As part of this, there will be a large presence of emergency response vehicles and, weather permitting, an AirCare helicopter at the school.
We are making this announcement so no one is alarmed when they see the increased presence of emergency responders.
You can read more here: https://www.betheltate.org/article/1070206
A private award ceremony was held at the Bethel-Tate Board of Education Office Wednesday, April 26, 2023 and Board Member Dr. William Shula was the honoree.
CFO/Treasurer Karen Royer and Superintendent Melissa Kircher presented Dr. Shula with his 2023 OSBA Master Board Member Award.
Dr. Shula is one of only five individuals to earn the Master Board Member Award in 2023 and the only board member in Southwest Ohio to receive the prestigious honor.
The newly updated Master Board Member status combines the elements of the STAR Awards Program: service, training, aptitude and recognition. All Master Board Members - whether earned through the STAR Award Program or earned previously - will be eligible to become members of the All-Ohio School Board, selected by his or her region's awards committee.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Shula!

Come out to support our BTHS Drama Club's production of "Night of January 16th".
April 22nd @ 12 PM, April 23rd @ 3 PM, April 29th @ 5 PM, April 30th @ 3 PM
https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/124c69d3-fd07-445d-b459-1f5edc12c548/events/c3d700fd-2422-492e-a72c-0eeacbbe1e97

In an effort to streamline services and increase efficiency, the Bethel-Tate Local School District is introducing Central Enrollment. Instead of going to each school to enroll a child, families can contact Kathy Rose for all of their enrollment needs.
If you are new to the District, or have moved and are changing schools, please contact Kathy Rose at:
Email - kathy.rose@betheltate.org
Phone - 513-352-7187
Attention Open Enrolled Families: The online Bethel-Tate Local School District Open Enrollment application for the 2023-2024 school year is no available and will remain active through April 30th, 2023. If you require a paper copy of the application, you can pick one up in one of our school offices.
The following link will be live April 1st-30th, 2023.
https://forms.gle/ocX67eeKAsyHBzAw7
The Ohio School Boards Association recently named Dr. Shula of the Bethel-Tate Local Schools Board of Education as a recipient of the 2023 OSBA Master Board Member Award.
Dr. Shula is one of only five individuals to earn the Master Board Member Award in 2023 and the only board member in Southwest Ohio to receive the prestigious honor.
The newly updated Master Board Member status combines the elements of the STAR Awards Program: service, training, aptitude and recognition. All Master Board Members - whether earned through the STAR Award Program or earned previously - will be eligible to become members of the All-Ohio School Board, selected by his or her region's awards committee.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Shula!

The March 2023 issue of the monthly eNewsletter is now available: https://www.smore.com/5egfd
