BPS Newsletter 6/5/26

Bethel Public Schools Superintendent's Weekly Newsletter June 5, 2026 Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center Bethel Board of Education 1 School Street Bethel, CT 06801 (203) 794-8601 www.bethel.k12.ct.us     Administration Offices Office Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (203) 794-8601 Business Office Office Hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (203) 794-8604   District Calendars / Schedules   Dr. Carver's Message Christine Carver, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Bethel Public Schools carverc@bethel.k12.ct.us Bethel Public Schools Celebrates Statewide Recognition for Educational Leadership and Library Excellence Bethel Public Schools is proud to celebrate two remarkable accomplishments that highlight the district's commitment to innovation, student learning, and educational excellence. Donna Burns Receives CASL Administrator's Award Service / Rheta A. Clark Award by the Connecticut Association of School Librarians. The Connecticut Association of School Librarians (CASL) has honored Donna Burns with its 2026 Administrator's Award, a prestigious recognition presented to administrators who have demonstrated exceptional support for improving library media services within their schools and districts. The award recognizes leaders who provide the vision, encouragement, and resources necessary to advance innovative library programs and enhance student learning. CASL President Valerie DiLorenzo praised Burns for her outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to school library programs, noting that her support has helped foster dynamic, personalized learning environments and provided students with access to essential resources and opportunities. This recognition reflects Donna's dedication to empowering educators, supporting innovation, and ensuring that students have access to engaging, future-focused learning experiences. Jessica Wismar Receives Rheta A. Clark Award by the Connecticut Association of School Librarians Bethel Public Schools is also proud to announce that Jessica Wismar, Bethel High School Library Media Specialist and K-12 Library Media Services Coordinator, has been awarded the Library Media Service / Rheta A. Clark Award by the Connecticut Association of School Librarians. This distinguished honor recognizes professionals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the field of school library media services. Through her leadership, expertise, and unwavering commitment to students and staff, Jessica has helped transform library services throughout the district while fostering literacy, inquiry, collaboration, and innovation. Congratulations to Donna & Jess! BPS District Dashboard Upcoming Calendar Events June 16 - BMS 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony June 17 - BHS Graduation June 18 - RAIN DATE - BHS Graduation June 23 - Early Dismissal K-12 June 24 - Last Day of School - Early Dismissal K-12 School Calendar Reminder - Last Day of School - Wednesday, June 24th Currently, the last day of school is Wednesday, June 24th. (If we have no additional emergency closings.) It is also an Early Dismissal Day. News & Reminders Board of Education Sets 2026-2027 School Lunch Prices At its last meeting, the Board of Education set the 2026-2027 School breakfast/lunch prices. Elementary (Berry/Rockwell/Johnson): $3.50 Middle/High School: $3.85 Breakfast for all schools: FREE Adult breakfast: $3.75 Adult lunch: $5.25 The Free/Reduced Lunch Applications for 2026-2027 will be updated and posted in August on our website, along with being made available at the schools.     Attention Families!!! Do you have children who will be 5 on or before September 1, 2026, and ready to join the Bethel Public Schools family?     If the answer is yes, please complete the registration process for your child to attend kindergarten in the fall.  Please see the info below for our process.  Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open! To access the kindergarten registration site, go to our district website, www.bethel.k12.ct.us, scroll down, and click on the “Registration Information & Procedures” quicklink in the center of the page (in the blue box). Click on the link BPS Pre-Registration Form K-12. There you will fill out and submit a short form to begin the online process to formally register your child for kindergarten. Please be sure to choose the 2026-2027 school year. At the completion of your online registration, an email will be sent to confirm that the parent portal account has been created AND all of the online enrollment forms have been filled out. At this time, we anticipate that in-person appointments will take place in March & April (no registration appointments will take place until all of the online registration is complete). This appointment will take approximately 15 minutes as long as all of the required paperwork is provided. Students do not need to attend this appointment with their parents. Parents/guardians will be contacted using the email provided during online registration to make a kindergarten screening appointment. More information will follow on this step of the process. If you are a parent of a current Circle of Friends student, you do not need to complete the online registration. Kindergarten registration instructions will be sent home with your child.  If you have any questions about the process or need help, please contact the District Registrar at (203) 830-7355. 2026-2027 How to Register for Kindergarten     Health Office News & Information Non-Compliance The Connecticut General Statutes (Section 10-204a and Section 10-206) require local boards of education to ensure that each child attending school be adequately immunized and have an up-to-date health assessment (physical) on file. The Bethel Public School District requires that all students who enter Grades 7 and 10 must have a mandated health assessment dated on or after July 1, 2025 in order to be compliant. These forms can be found below:  STATE OF CT - HEALTH ASSESSMENT RECORD: Age 5 - Grade 12 Your child can also pick up a blank form during the school day at either the BMS or BHS Health Offices. Because the school district must comply with the state regulations, your child will not be allowed to enter school on the first day of the 2026 - 2027 school year, unless you provide the school with an updated health assessment and/or documentation with the necessary immunizations completed before that date. Please provide the proper documentation to your child’s school nurse. Paperwork can be mailed, faxed or emailed to your child’s school health office.      BPS Instagram BPS Facebook   Schools & Community Bethel Public Schools Flyers Bethel Community Flyers   Non-Discrimination Statement

Friday, Jun 05 2026

BPS Newsletter 5/29/26

Bethel Public Schools Superintendent's Weekly Newsletter May 29, 2026 Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center Bethel Board of Education 1 School Street Bethel, CT 06801 (203) 794-8601 www.bethel.k12.ct.us     Administration Offices Office Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (203) 794-8601 Business Office Office Hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (203) 794-8604   District Calendars / Schedules   Dr. Carver's Message Christine Carver, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Bethel Public Schools carverc@bethel.k12.ct.us Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, and Community Members, Graduation Walk Yesterday, we celebrated the Class of 2026 with the annual Graduation Walk. We do this walk for two reasons: to remind our Seniors of their journey through the Bethel Public Schools and to be role models to the rest of our students on achieving the goal of graduation. We look forward to graduation and the celebrations for the Class of 2026! Grad Walk photos will be posted on our Flickr.   Board of Education Sets 2026-2027 School Lunch Prices At its last meeting, the Board of Education set the 2026-2027 School breakfast/lunch prices. Elementary (Berry/Rockwell/Johnson): $3.50 Middle/High School: $3.85 Breakfast for all schools: FREE Adult breakfast: $3.75 Adult lunch: $5.25 The Free/Reduced Lunch Applications for 2026-2027 will be updated and posted in August on our website, along with being made available at the schools. For students who qualify for either free or reduced-price meals, breakfast will be free. BPS District Dashboard Upcoming Calendar Events June 16 - BMS 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony June 17 - BHS Graduation June 18 - RAIN DATE - BHS Graduation June 23 - Early Dismissal K-12 June 24 - Last Day of School - Early Dismissal K-12 School Calendar Reminder - Last Day of School - Wednesday, June 24th Currently, the last day of school is Wednesday, June 24th. (If we have no additional emergency closings.) It is also an Early Dismissal Day. News & Reminders   2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration Attention Families!!! Do you have children who will be 5 on or before September 1, 2026, and ready to join the Bethel Public Schools family?     If the answer is yes, please complete the registration process for your child to attend kindergarten in the fall.  Please see the info below for our process.  Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open! To access the kindergarten registration site, go to our district website, www.bethel.k12.ct.us, scroll down, and click on the “Registration Information & Procedures” quicklink in the center of the page (in the blue box). Click on the link BPS Pre-Registration Form K-12. There you will fill out and submit a short form to begin the online process to formally register your child for kindergarten. Please be sure to choose the 2026-2027 school year. At the completion of your online registration, an email will be sent to confirm that the parent portal account has been created AND all of the online enrollment forms have been filled out. At this time, we anticipate that in-person appointments will take place in March & April (no registration appointments will take place until all of the online registration is complete). This appointment will take approximately 15 minutes as long as all of the required paperwork is provided. Students do not need to attend this appointment with their parents. Parents/guardians will be contacted using the email provided during online registration to make a kindergarten screening appointment. More information will follow on this step of the process. If you are a parent of a current Circle of Friends student, you do not need to complete the online registration. Kindergarten registration instructions will be sent home with your child.  If you have any questions about the process or need help, please contact the District Registrar at (203) 830-7355. 2026-2027 How to Register for Kindergarten   Health office News & Information Non-Compliance The Connecticut General Statutes (Section 10-204a and Section 10-206) require local boards of education to ensure that each child attending school be adequately immunized and have an up-to-date health assessment (physical) on file. The Bethel Public School District requires that all students who enter Grades 7 and 10 must have a mandated health assessment dated on or after July 1, 2025 in order to be compliant. These forms can be found below:  STATE OF CT - HEALTH ASSESSMENT RECORD: Age 5 - Grade 12 Your child can also pick up a blank form during the school day at either the BMS or BHS Health Offices. Because the school district must comply with the state regulations, your child will not be allowed to enter school on the first day of the 2026 - 2027 school year, unless you provide the school with an updated health assessment and/or documentation with the necessary immunizations completed before that date. Please provide the proper documentation to your child’s school nurse. Paperwork can be mailed, faxed or emailed to your child’s school health office.    BPS Instagram BPS Facebook   Schools & Community Bethel Public Schools Flyers Bethel Community Flyers   Non-Discrimination Statement

Friday, May 29 2026

BPS Newsletter 5/22/26

Bethel Public Schools Superintendent's Weekly Newsletter May 22, 2026 Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center Bethel Board of Education 1 School Street Bethel, CT 06801 (203) 794-8601 www.bethel.k12.ct.us     Administration Offices Office Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (203) 794-8601 Business Office Office Hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (203) 794-8604   District Calendars / Schedules   Dr. Carver's Message Christine Carver, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Bethel Public Schools carverc@bethel.k12.ct.us Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff and Community Members, I am deeply grateful for all of our staff. Their individual and collective contributions make the Bethel Public Schools a superior school system, which I am extremely proud to lead.   Yesterday, we celebrated what we do well as a system. Our staff awards highlight excellence in our field, our dedication to improving teaching and learning, celebrating the excellent programs we provide our students, strong leadership within our Board of Education, and recognizing individuals who contribute to our system in extraordinary ways. Please join me in congratulating the following honorees: 2026 Pillars of the Year Bethel High School - MSGT Joe Meehan, ROTC Master Sergeant Bethel Middle School - Osbaldo Oliva, Custodian Ralph M.T. Johnson School - Pamela Kim, Mathematics Tutor Frank A. Berry School - Brittany Pizzano, BCBA Anna H. Rockwell School - Claire Macchi, Paraeducator Bethel Public Schools - Jeanmarie Roche Hoover, Human Resources Secretary 2026 Rookie Teachers of the Year Bethel High School - Zachary Craybas, Special Education Teacher Bethel Middle School - Allison Montague, ELA Teacher Ralph M.T. Johnson School - Alexandra LaPorta, Grade 4 Teacher Frank A. Berry School - Paige Marcinek, Grade 2 Teacher Anna H. Rockwell School - Jayde Eggert, Special Education Teacher 2026 Teachers of the Year Bethel High School - Ali El Moustakim, World Language Teacher Bethel Middle School - Shellie Zancan, Science Teacher Ralph M.T. Johnson School - Kali Sierra, Grade 3 Teacher Frank A. Berry School - Gina McKenzie, Grade 2 Teacher Anna H. Rockwell School - Samantha Hannon, Special Education Teacher 2026 Friends of Bethel Award Jack Drake, Danbury Weather Guy 2026 CHAMP Award Matthew Zavatsky, Lieutenant Bethel Police Department 2026 Retirees Dr. Christine Carver, Superintendent of Schools Michael Cohen, Wellness Teacher, Frank A. Berry School & Anna H. Rockwell School Mary Liquori, Mathematics Teacher, Bethel High School Debra Tierney, Social Studies Teacher, Bethel Middle School Bethel Service Recipients for Years of Service 10-Year Honorees Shay Anastasakis, Thomas Blake, Lisa Blum, Rachel Caram, Bridget Chin, Jillian Claridge, Mandy Esposito, Amy Hannequin, Colby Holleran, Brittany Kearney, Ryan Marcoux, Megan Mason, Laurel Mccollam, Danielle Merrill, Anthony Wilkie 20-Year Honorees Jennifer Aponte, Kristen Brooks, Pat Carraturo, Michael Cohen, Lisa Davenport, Sherri Dombroski, Andreia Dovale, Jason Gill, Deidre Hook, Mary Liquori, Jason Maxwell, Annmarie Niessing, Alison Salerno, Theresa Schrader, Kristin Sprock, Jennifer Torpey 30-Year Honorees Yvonne Grimes, Betsy LeCates 40-Year Honoree Janis Lariccia Creativity, Innovation, & Excellence in Education Heather Barr Anna Bowen Annie Brudvig Sam Celio Mara Clifford Chris Collison Addison Conway Mary Beth Cooke Lauren D'Andrea Emily Defazio Kate DeGruttolo Laura Dobrindt Melissa Dube Nicole Ducsay Catherine Emerick Brianna Ferraro Kelly Fontaine Jessica Ford Jessica Galbraith Robyn Gerety William Hagan Kate Hamylak Marie Jowdy Shelby Land Bridget Landy McKenna Leaden Keri Luchsinger Danielle Lynch Justin Mack Taryn McCormick Jessica McGlinchey Crystal Morgan Cortni Muir Ted Nathanson Kit Nielson Amy Nill Herb Perlman Christina Pertesis Mike Pierce Greg Reid Jennifer Rooney Chelsea Rossomando Kristen Rotherham Andy Schoefer Katie Stevens Julia Taborsak Mike Tonucci Mitch Trainor Jenny Trainor Kristen Wedge Jessica Wismar   BPS District Dashboard Upcoming Calendar Events May 25 - Memorial Day Observed - Schools Closed June 16 - BMS 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony June 17 - BHS Graduation June 18 - RAIN DATE - BHS Graduation June 23 - Early Dismissal K-12 June 24 - Last Day of School - Early Dismissal K-12 School Calendar Reminder - Last Day of School - Wednesday, June 24th Currently, the last day of school is Wednesday, June 24th. (If we have no additional emergency closings.) It is also an Early Dismissal Day. News & Reminders 2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration Attention Families!!! Do you have children who will be 5 on or before September 1, 2026, and ready to join the Bethel Public Schools family?     If the answer is yes, please complete the registration process for your child to attend kindergarten in the fall.  Please see the info below for our process.  Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open! To access the kindergarten registration site, go to our district website, www.bethel.k12.ct.us, scroll down, and click on the “Registration Information & Procedures” quicklink in the center of the page (in the blue box). Click on the link BPS Pre-Registration Form K-12. There you will fill out and submit a short form to begin the online process to formally register your child for kindergarten. Please be sure to choose the 2026-2027 school year. At the completion of your online registration, an email will be sent to confirm that the parent portal account has been created AND all of the online enrollment forms have been filled out. At this time, we anticipate that in-person appointments will take place in March & April (no registration appointments will take place until all of the online registration is complete). This appointment will take approximately 15 minutes as long as all of the required paperwork is provided. Students do not need to attend this appointment with their parents. Parents/guardians will be contacted using the email provided during online registration to make a kindergarten screening appointment, which usually takes place at the end of May. More information will follow on this step of the process. If you are a parent of a current Circle of Friends student, you do not need to complete the online registration. Kindergarten registration instructions will be sent home with your child.  If you have any questions about the process or need help, please contact the District Registrar at (203) 830-7355. 2026-2027 How to Register for Kindergarten     Health Office News & Information Non-Compliance The Connecticut General Statutes (Section 10-204a and Section 10-206) require local boards of education to ensure that each child attending school be adequately immunized and have an up-to-date health assessment (physical) on file. The Bethel Public School District requires that all students who enter Grades 7 and 10 must have a mandated health assessment dated on or after July 1, 2025 in order to be compliant. These forms can be found below:  STATE OF CT - HEALTH ASSESSMENT RECORD: Age 5 - Grade 12 Your child can also pick up a blank form during the school day at either the BMS or BHS Health Offices. Because the school district must comply with the state regulations, your child will not be allowed to enter school on the first day of the 2026 - 2027 school year, unless you provide the school with an updated health assessment and/or documentation with the necessary immunizations completed before that date. Please provide the proper documentation to your child’s school nurse. Paperwork can be mailed, faxed or emailed to your child’s school health office.    BPS Instagram BPS Facebook   Schools & Community Bethel Public Schools Flyers Bethel Community Flyers   Non-Discrimination Statement

Friday, May 22 2026

BPS Newsletter 5/15/26

Bethel Public Schools Superintendent's Weekly Newsletter May 15, 2026 Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center Bethel Board of Education 1 School Street Bethel, CT 06801 (203) 794-8601 www.bethel.k12.ct.us     Administration Offices Office Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (203) 794-8601 Business Office Office Hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (203) 794-8604   District Calendars / Schedules   Dr. Carver's Message Christine Carver, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Bethel Public Schools carverc@bethel.k12.ct.us Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff and Community Members, As we move closer to the end of the school year, our calendars across all schools are becoming very busy with concerts, celebrations, field trips, graduations, award ceremonies, and many other important events. I encourage all families to pay close attention to school calendars and communications so you do not miss these exciting opportunities for students and families. Please also remember that the last day of school for students is Wednesday, June 24th. Both Tuesday, June 23rd and Wednesday, June 24th will be early release days. Last week marked the end of the Connecticut legislative session, and several new laws impacting public education were passed. Over the coming weeks, I will be reviewing these legislative changes with our administrative team to better understand their impact on our district and schools. Part of the legislative package included additional one-time grant funding for our district totaling a little over $400,000. These funds will provide important opportunities to support our students and schools. Our incoming superintendent, Dr. Sackey, will work closely with the Board of Education to review and approve the use of these funds as part of planning for the 2026–2027 school year. Thank you for your continued support as we finish the school year strong. BPS District Dashboard Upcoming Calendar Events May 22 - Professional Learning Day - Early Dismissal K-12 May 25 - Memorial Day Observed - Schools Closed June 16 - BMS 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony June 17 - BHS Graduation June 18 - RAIN DATE - BHS Graduation June 23 - Early Dismissal K-12 June 24 - Last Day of School - Early Dismissal K-12 School Calendar Reminder - Last Day of School - Wednesday, June 24th Currently, the last day of school is Wednesday, June 24th. (If we have no additional emergency closings.) It is also an Early Dismissal Day. News & Reminders 2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration Attention Families!!! Do you have children who will be 5 on or before September 1, 2026, and ready to join the Bethel Public Schools family?     If the answer is yes, please complete the registration process for your child to attend kindergarten in the fall.  Please see the info below for our process.  Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open! To access the kindergarten registration site, go to our district website, www.bethel.k12.ct.us, scroll down, and click on the “Registration Information & Procedures” quicklink in the center of the page (in the blue box). Click on the link BPS Pre-Registration Form K-12. There you will fill out and submit a short form to begin the online process to formally register your child for kindergarten. Please be sure to choose the 2026-2027 school year. At the completion of your online registration, an email will be sent to confirm that the parent portal account has been created AND all of the online enrollment forms have been filled out. At this time, we anticipate that in-person appointments will take place in March & April (no registration appointments will take place until all of the online registration is complete). This appointment will take approximately 15 minutes as long as all of the required paperwork is provided. Students do not need to attend this appointment with their parents. Parents/guardians will be contacted using the email provided during online registration to make a kindergarten screening appointment, which usually takes place at the end of May. More information will follow on this step of the process. If you are a parent of a current Circle of Friends student, you do not need to complete the online registration. Kindergarten registration instructions will be sent home with your child.  If you have any questions about the process or need help, please contact the District Registrar at (203) 830-7355. 2026-2027 How to Register for Kindergarten   Health Office News & Information Non-Compliance The Connecticut General Statutes (Section 10-204a and Section 10-206) require local boards of education to ensure that each child attending school be adequately immunized and have an up-to-date health assessment (physical) on file. The Bethel Public School District requires that all students who enter Grades 7 and 10 must have a mandated health assessment dated on or after July 1, 2025 in order to be compliant. These forms can be found below:  STATE OF CT - HEALTH ASSESSMENT RECORD: Age 5 - Grade 12 Your child can also pick up a blank form during the school day at either the BMS or BHS Health Offices. Because the school district must comply with the state regulations, your child will not be allowed to enter school on the first day of the 2026 - 2027 school year, unless you provide the school with an updated health assessment and/or documentation with the necessary immunizations completed before that date. Please provide the proper documentation to your child’s school nurse. Paperwork can be mailed, faxed or emailed to your child’s school health office.    BPS Instagram BPS Facebook   Schools & Community Bethel Public Schools Flyers Bethel Community Flyers   Non-Discrimination Statement

Friday, May 15 2026

BPS Newsletter 5/8/26

Bethel Public Schools Superintendent's Weekly Newsletter May 8, 2026 Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center Bethel Board of Education 1 School Street Bethel, CT 06801 (203) 794-8601 www.bethel.k12.ct.us     Administration Offices Office Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (203) 794-8601 Business Office Office Hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (203) 794-8604   District Calendars / Schedules   Dr. Carver's Message Christine Carver, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Bethel Public Schools carverc@bethel.k12.ct.us Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff and Community Members,  Thank you for participating in our annual Parent/Guardian Survey; your feedback is a vital part of our shared responsibility to ensure educational excellence for every student. The results from the 2025-2026 school year highlight many areas of pride for our district while providing clear direction for our continued growth as we implement our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and School Improvement Plans. Celebrations Our greatest strength remains the welcoming and safe environment we have fostered together. Across the district, families overwhelmingly agree that their children feel welcome, with ratings reaching 100% at the preschool level and remaining consistently above 92% at our high school and middle school. This sense of belonging is a fundamental requirement for the intellectual and social-emotional development of our learners. We are also celebrating the strong connections between our students and staff. At Bethel High School, over 91% of parents agree their child has a supportive relationship with at least one adult, and Bethel Middle School follows closely with 83.9% agreement. These caring relationships are the foundation of our culture and essential for student success. Additionally, our elementary and intermediate schools continue to see outstanding marks for academic growth and teacher communication, reflecting our mission to achieve excellence through strong collaborative relationships with parents. Areas for Growth While we have much to celebrate, the data points to specific opportunities for improvement that align with our Vision of a Learner competencies: Fostering Peer Respect: At the secondary level, there is a clear need to enhance student-to-student interactions. We are committed to further integrating the "Ethical & Engaged Citizen" rubric into our daily practices, specifically focusing on the skills required to engage respectfully and resolve conflicts constructively. Transparency in Assessment: Approximately 20% of secondary families expressed a desire for greater clarity regarding grading practices. As part of our strategic commitment to meaningful assessment, we will continue to audit and revise how we communicate student growth and achievement to families. Supporting Diverse Learners: We remain focused on refining differentiated instruction to better serve our high-needs and accelerated learners. Our goal is to ensure that student outcomes are never predicted by any single factor and that all students reach their full potential. Your input ensures that Bethel Public Schools remains a place where every graduate is a compassionate, skilled, and inquisitive individual ready to make positive contributions to society.  We look forward to our continued partnership in this important work. BPS District Dashboard Upcoming Calendar Events May 22 - Professional Learning Day - Early Dismissal K-12 May 25 - Memorial Day Observed - Schools Closed June 16 - BMS 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony June 17 - BHS Graduation June 18 - RAIN DATE - BHS Graduation June 23 - Early Dismissal K-12 June 24 - Last Day of School - Early Dismissal K-12 School Calendar Reminder - Last Day of School - Wednesday, June 24th Currently, the last day of school is Wednesday, June 24th. (If we have no additional emergency closings.) It is also an Early Dismissal Day. News & Reminders 2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration Attention Families!!! Do you have children who will be 5 on or before September 1, 2026, and ready to join the Bethel Public Schools family?     If the answer is yes, please complete the registration process for your child to attend kindergarten in the fall.  Please see the info below for our process.  Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open! To access the kindergarten registration site, go to our district website, www.bethel.k12.ct.us, scroll down, and click on the “Registration Information & Procedures” quicklink in the center of the page (in the blue box). Click on the link BPS Pre-Registration Form K-12. There you will fill out and submit a short form to begin the online process to formally register your child for kindergarten. Please be sure to choose the 2026-2027 school year. At the completion of your online registration, an email will be sent to confirm that the parent portal account has been created AND all of the online enrollment forms have been filled out. At this time, we anticipate that in-person appointments will take place in March & April (no registration appointments will take place until all of the online registration is complete). This appointment will take approximately 15 minutes as long as all of the required paperwork is provided. Students do not need to attend this appointment with their parents. Parents/guardians will be contacted using the email provided during online registration to make a kindergarten screening appointment, which usually takes place at the end of May. More information will follow on this step of the process. If you are a parent of a current Circle of Friends student, you do not need to complete the online registration. Kindergarten registration instructions will be sent home with your child.  If you have any questions about the process or need help, please contact the District Registrar at (203) 830-7355. 2026-2027 How to Register for Kindergarten   Health Office News & Information Non-Compliance The Connecticut General Statutes (Section 10-204a and Section 10-206) require local boards of education to ensure that each child attending school be adequately immunized and have an up-to-date health assessment (physical) on file. The Bethel Public School District requires that all students who enter Grades 7 and 10 must have a mandated health assessment dated on or after July 1, 2025 in order to be compliant. These forms can be found below:  STATE OF CT - HEALTH ASSESSMENT RECORD: Age 5 - Grade 12 Your child can also pick up a blank form during the school day at either the BMS or BHS Health Offices. Because the school district must comply with the state regulations, your child will not be allowed to enter school on the first day of the 2026 - 2027 school year, unless you provide the school with an updated health assessment and/or documentation with the necessary immunizations completed before that date. Please provide the proper documentation to your child’s school nurse. Paperwork can be mailed, faxed or emailed to your child’s school health office.  BPS Instagram BPS Facebook   Schools & Community Bethel Public Schools Flyers Bethel Community Flyers   Non-Discrimination Statement

Friday, May 08 2026