7th graders have been working on a survey project. They are creating their own questions, collecting real data, and using it to make box-and-whisker plots. Now they’re finishing it up by analyzing their data and putting together a Google Slides presentation!





Communication plays an important role in most careers. 7th graders in Career Exploration practiced this soft skill by describing their bedrooms to a classmate who tried to draw it correctly.










Samantha was quite the winner at the Special Olympics this year earning 3 medals🥇🥇🥈! Way to go Samantha! Your practice and hard work paid off!



America 250: Clermont County Student Art Show is countywide student art show commemorating America’s 250th anniversary featuring our very own art students and their amazing bald eagle piece will be on display Monday, May 4 – Saturday, May 23 at the UC Clermont Art Gallery.


We are happy to announce our Summer Youth Football Camp! This camp is open to all kids K-8 (school year 2026-2027). Sign up today!🏈🐾
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Staff and students tie dyed their t-shirts this week for anticipation of the Tiger Games in 2 weeks!







We have EXTRA Yearbooks! So if you missed out on ordering your 2025-2026 yearbook, you still have a chance to relive all the memories.
Each book will be $25 and it is FIRST COME, FIRST GET.
Either cash or check. If you’re paying with check, please make it out to BTLS.

After doing a financial literacy unit, students went to Community Savings Bank to learn about savings and checking accounts, credit and debit cards, loans, budgets, interest and more. Students received a special gift bag and a t-shirt. Special thanks to Candace and Cortney for hosting!



Ms. Valentine’s 7th graders reviewed for the Math OST through fun, competitive challenges plus chances to earn bonus points for shooting hoops. Winners earned goodie bags, and one lucky student won a $25 gift card.
We are proud of their hard work and effort!







We celebrated our amazing BTMS secretaries last week! They keep the ship running smoothly and we couldn't do it without them! Thank you Katie and Maggie for EVERYTHING you do for all of us!💕


Bethel-Tate Middle School is honored to be recognized by the NAMM Foundation as a 2026 #BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation award recipient—celebrating our continued commitment to music education and student success. This marks our 4th consecutive year earning this distinction, and we’re especially proud to be among just 127 schools nationwide recognized this year!

Students enjoyed the opportunity to learn from Steve Newman firsthand! Steve walked with them to the Bethel Historic Museum, shared adventures of his walk around the world, and explained the story behind each item. This was followed by a picnic at Burke Park.







8th grade Art students working on their 3-D sculptures. Students had the choice between clay, paper mâché or any other material to create a sculpture.




As part of their KINDNESS CHALLENGE while reading The Ultimate Gift, students painted kindness rocks to hide around the Burke Park and walking path in Bethel. If you find one, post a picture in the comments!










Yesterday for the final day before ELA State Testing, 8th graders in Ms. Kincer’s class practiced evaluating evidence and writing thesis statements and counterarguments/rebuttals by working together to solve the mystery of who stole the garden gnome! 🕵️




A huge thank you to Bick Primary and their motivational gifts as we start State Testing tomorrow! BT Tigers always support each other!🐾



The 8th grade band/choir students were treated to a session with GRAMMY Recording Academy member, Stephen Kohler! BTMS was selected by the GRAMMY Foundation for "Music in Our Schools" month. Thank you to the GRAMMY Foundation for offering this amazing opportunity!
The Halcomb/Parlier/Valentine team celebrated their 3rd quarter good behavior with lunch at McDonald’s and Wendy’s!







Students in Mrs. Patrick’s science class are learning about the brain and nervous system. They did an activity called the “Ruler drop test” to see their response/reflex time.





What a great time with the Northern Wrestling Federation! We can't wait for them to come back next year!






