Bethalto CUSD #8

🚌💛 Happy School Bus Driver and Monitor Appreciation Day! 💛🚌 Today, we celebrate the everyday heroes who ensure our students get to and from school safely, rain or shine. 🌦️☀️ From early mornings to big smiles, thank you for your patience, kindness, and care behind the wheel. You’re the first friendly face many kids see each day—and you make a big difference.

Mark your calendars!!!

🎉 Happy Assistant Principals Week! 🎉 This week, we’re giving a huge shoutout to the incredible leaders who help keep our school running strong 💪✨ From supporting students and staff to handling everything in between — thank you for your dedication, heart, and hustle. 💜 We see you, we appreciate you, and we’re so lucky to have you! 🙌 #AssistantPrincipalsWeek #APWeek #ThankYouAPs #SchoolLeaders #EducationHeroes #WeAppreciateYou

Thanks to all of our Special Olympic athletes, volunteers and spectators for an amazing event! Check out our photos from the event. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mHHVoWuboaAAI8KIE-aOoenTOG1Noz6p?usp=share_link Special thanks to Mike at HMCruz Photography for taking these awesome photos. If parents are interested in buying photos they can contact HMCruz Photography. *Click on the folders to open the photos.

📢 Kindergarten Registration! 🎒🍎 Is your little one ready for their big school adventure? 🌟✨ It's time to register for Kindergarten at Bethalto East! ✅ Who: Children turning 5 by Sept 1, 2025 📅 When: Thursday, April 3rd from 4-7pm 📍 Where: Bethalto East 📄 Check out Bethalto East's Facebook page or call 377-7250 for more information Give your child a great start in a warm, welcoming, and engaging learning environment! 🦅💜💛 Tag a friend who needs to register their little one! 👇🎉 #KindergartenReady #NewBeginnings #RegisterNow

Never too early to start thinking about summer opportunities!!

💛 Celebrating Inclusion Week in Bethalto! 💜 This week, we embrace diversity, kindness, and unity. Let's celebrate the uniqueness of every individual and learn from one another. Together, we build a stronger, more inclusive community! 🌟

Shoutout to our school social workers making a difference every day! 🌟 Your dedication, care, and support help students thrive academically and emotionally. Thank you for all you do! #SchoolSocialWorkers #ThankYou

The best day of the year is approaching! Bethalto's annual Special Olympics is being hosted on Saturday, March 29th from 9-12 at Civic Memorial High School. If you are interested in attending to cheer on our athletes or just want more Eagle wear in your wardrobe here is the link! https://cmhsspecialolympics2025fanstore.itemorder.com/shop/category/524143/ Thank you!

The latest round of snow and freezing temperatures have made morning travel unsafe for students and staff. As a result, there will be no in person instruction today - Wed, Feb 19th. We will use an eLearning day. Thank you and please stay safe!

Save the Date

🥞🍎 Fuel for Learning: Why Breakfast Matters for K-12 Kids! 🥣🥪 Did you know? Kids who eat a healthy breakfast perform better in school! 📚✨ A nutritious morning meal helps with: ✅ Better focus & memory 🧠 ✅ Higher energy levels ⚡ ✅ Improved mood & behavior 😊 ✅ Stronger immune system 💪 Let’s set our kids up for success—whether it’s eggs & toast, yogurt & fruit, or a whole-grain cereal, breakfast is the brain fuel they need! 🍳🥑

🚨 E-Learning Day Announcement 🚨 Due to the predicted sleet and freezing rain, Bethalto CUSD 8 will have an E-Learning Day on Wed, Feb 12th. Students were sent home with their devices today in anticipation. Stay safe and warm! ❄️📚 #ELearningDay #StaySafe #WinterWeather

Special Olympics Resource Fair is coming soon!

Thank you for all your efforts in helping make our first e-learning day as successful as possible! Enjoy your weekend and see you all Monday! (Thanks Clint B for sharing your Eagle Pride)!

🚨 Good evening, Unit 8 families! Tomorrow, Fri., Jan. 10th, will be an e-learning day due to predicted hazardous weather during the morning commute. Safety is our top priority. 💻 Devices went home today, and schools will provide more details soon. Stay safe & warm! ❄️

🌨️ Important Weather Update for Unit 8 Families! 🌨️ Good evening, Unit 8 families! This is the Bethalto School District with an important announcement: Tomorrow, Friday, January 10th, will be an e-learning day! 💻❄️ After checking with the National Weather Service and local news, we expect the heaviest snow and hazardous driving conditions to hit during the morning commute. Safety always comes first, and we want to make sure everyone stays safe and warm! 🧣🌨️ Students brought home their devices today to be ready for this e-learning day. Keep an eye out for more details from your school about what to expect as we kick off our first e-learning day of the year. 📱✨

Dear Bethalto/Madison County Community, We are thrilled to invite you to be a part of our upcoming Special Olympics Resource Fair! This event aims to celebrate and support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics, and we would be honored to have you join us. The Resource Fair will take place during Special Olympics. Date: March 29th, 2025 Time: 9AM-1PM Location: Civic Memorial High School- 200 School Street, Bethalto, IL 62010 This is our second Resource Fair for Special Olympics. The vision of the Resource Fair is to feature a variety of informative booths, interactive activities, and opportunities to learn more about Bethalto, your business, and anything you might offer. We believe that by coming together as a community, we can create an inclusive and supportive environment for all individuals. We are hoping to have as many community members at this event as possible. The goal is for Special Olympics athletes and parents to know more about the community of Bethalto and all that is offered. Any and all businesses are welcome! Your presence at this event will make a meaningful difference and help us in our mission to promote inclusivity and empowerment. We hope to see you there! Please contact Allyssa Kostyshock to be involved in the Resource Fair. Thank you, Allyssa Kostyshock Special Educator akostyshock@bethalto.org 618-377-7230 ext. 11217

🏅 Save the Date! 🏅 Saturday, March 29, 2025 9AM - 1PM Get ready to celebrate inclusion, courage, and community at the Special Olympics Field Day! 🌟

Mr. Newell is a change maker for the students of Bethalto CUSD 8! https://m.riverbender.com/news/details/civic-memorial-is-a-family-justin-newell-celebrates-principal-of-the-year-honor-78125.cfm