posted Jan 26, 2012 5:26 AM by Linda Mathes
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Board Recognition Month
by Melissa Kircher
Let’s say “thank you” to the Bethel-Tate Board of Education members during Board Recognition month this January. Being an effective school board member is no easy task, particularly in today’s climate of change and challenge. School board members need to be knowledgeable about many complex educational and social issues, and carry out initiatives and directives from both federal and state governments. To face these demands of governing our public schools, they give countless hours of personal time.
School board members serve the public interest in public education — and serve the needs of our kids. They ensure that decisions about public schools are made as close to the needs of our community as possible.
This January, we want to sincerely thank the Bethel-Tate Board of Education for their dedication— our locally elected citizens who make decisions that affect, influence and direct the education of our youth. |
posted Jan 9, 2012 6:41 AM by Linda Mathes
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updated Jan 17, 2012 10:09 AM
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Dear School Families,
As we approach the upcoming holidays and a long winter
recess, it is my wish that all of you
enjoy the many blessings of the season.
Our children enjoy this time of the year so much. It is rewarding for me as I visit classrooms and
attend holiday programs and concerts to see their joy and enthusiasm. It is also rewarding for me to the generosity
that comes out during this season as so many of our families, our staff, and
our students give of their time, talent, and treasures. I reminds me how fortunate I am to serve as
Superintendent of the Bethel-Tate Local Schools.
As winter approaches, please be aware that occasionally it
becomes necessary due to inclement weather to delay or cancel school. We use our One Call system as well as our
website and local news stations to communicate these changes. If you have a change in your phone number,
please contact your child’s school.
Enjoy this time with your family and friends. We look
forward to 2012 and all the challenges and opportunities of the New Year!
Melissa Kircher |
posted Mar 19, 2011 5:55 AM by Matthew Newberry
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updated Oct 31, 2011 8:10 AM
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Dear Bethel-Tate students, parents and community: On August 22nd, more than 1,900 students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade, walked through the front doors of their schools to begin the school year. In doing so, all of these students are taking advantage of a multitude of wonderful educational opportunities provided by the taxpayers in our district. This year, by virtue of our students’ outstanding academic success, the district has earned the distinction of being honored with the designation of Excellent with Distinction by the state of Ohio for the second year in a row. Bethel-Tate is one of only two districts in Clermont County to receive this designation in 2011. It is certainly a reason to celebrate. The Middle School was also named “Most Outstanding Middle School in Ohio” by Making Middle Grades Work of the High Schools at Work Association. The school was honored nationally in Tennessee this past summer for their achievement. The start of each school year is exciting because of the energy our students, staff, parents and community members bring to it — and all the possibilities that working together provides. Our school district excels above many others because our parents, teachers, staff and community do a remarkable job of supporting our students and setting high expectations. The school district’s commitment to the community we serve is to love and care about our students, and to do everything we can to ensure each student’s academic and extracurricular success. We want our students to know how much it matters to us that they possess character, integrity and purpose for their lives. We know that our students will someday graduate and leave our district. In doing so, we want to have confidence that we have prepared them well to be trustworthy, hard-working, wise and capable of honorable service to their family, community and nation. All the best as we begin a new school year! Melissa Kircher,
Superintendent of Schools |
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