Bethel High Bison News
Oct. 12th
Fall Conferences - Oct. 28th and 29th
Fall conferences are scheduled on Oct. 28th through Oct. 30th. Our late night will be on Wednesday October 28th until 7:00pm. Below are specific times for each day:
Wednesday Oct. 28th - 11:00 - 3:00 and 4:00 - 7:00
Thursday Oct. 29th - 11:00 - 2:45
Friday Oct. 30th - By appointment only.
Fall conferences will be an open house format where you have the opportunity to talk with each of your students' teachers. You will receive a copy of their current grades upon entering the building. Students will be on a modified half day schedule to accommodate for fall conferences.
Attendance Matters
Bison Attendance Challenge: Who's Leading the Stampede?
September results are in, and we have our first attendance leader!
9th Grade takes the lead with 90.4% attendance!
Freshmen also showed the biggest improvement in chronic absenteeism compared with last September. Nice work, Class of 2030!
But the year is just getting started, and there is plenty of time for another grade to take the lead.
This Week's Challenge
Show up. Be on time. Help your grade move up the leaderboard.
Remember, our October Attendance Challenge also recognizes students who have 90% or better attendance AND students who improve their attendance from September to October.
You don't have to have perfect attendance to make progress. Every day you're here moves you, and your grade, in the right direction.
Let's see which class leads the herd next!
Homecoming 2026
Dance - October 17, 2026
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Doors will open at 7:00, and students need to enter by 8:30 p.m. If students leave, they cannot return to the dance.
Ticket Sales
Oct. 1st - Oct. 15th
$10 w/ASB and $15 w/o ASB
**Sales will end at 12:00pm on Oct. 15th & there will be no exceptions**
Guest Passes
Oct. 1st - Oct. 14th
Guest passes can be picked up in the Main Office and must be returned to the Main Office no later than 12:00pm on Wednesday Oct. 14th. Guest tickets cannot be purchased until their pass has been approved.
Criteria to Purchase Tickets
- Students cannot owe ANY fines
- Students can have no more than one failing grade
- Students cannot have any 2026-27 trimester 1 discipline (no refunds)
When entering the dance, students must have a photo ID and the ticket issued to them.
Students who are relying on families to pick them up, must be picked up no later 10:15 p.m.
Requesting a Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor
If you request a Letter Of Recommendation from your counselor there is a 2 week turnaround time.
PLEASE plan ahead when requesting. Counselors WILL be given 2 weeks to complete a student's request.
After School Study Support
Need a quiet place to focus after school? Join Mrs. Nugent in the Library Monday through Thursday from 2:20–4:30 for a calm study environment, perfect if home is full of distractions. Whether you’re working on homework, reading, or preparing for a test, this is your time to stay on track. An activity bus will be available each day to take you home afterward.
Math Support During Lunch - Wednesdays
Need help in your math class? Come to Math Center during your lunch in room 1201 on Wednesdays!
- Brochures with information on ordering your graduation cap and gown from Jostens are available at the campus safety kiosk. The information can also be found online here: Bethel Graduation Information. Why should you order now?
- Lock in group pricing before increases take effect.
- Receive your graduation apparel and keepsakes on time.
- Access the widest selection of graduation products and packages.
- Avoid potential product limited availability later in the school year.
Graduation will be here before you know it. We encourage all families to review the available options and complete their order as soon as possible.
Questions? Contact Jostens at rick.morton.office@jostens.com or call/text (253) 346-1755.
- Yearbook Senior Photo Submission Date: Dec. 31st - Submit your high resolution photo (i.e. 5MB) through the QR code below
- Senior Prom - May 15th at the Tacoma Art Museum
- TENTATIVE Graduation Date - Jun 9th
Yearbook Senior Photo QR Code
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Senior Ad QR Code
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National Honor Society (NHS)
NHS meeting coming up on October 14 at 2:30 in Room 1206
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Officer Elections
FBLA helps students develop the qualities necessary to become a community-minded business leader. The next FBLA club meeting is on Tuesday, October 13th and we will elect our club officers. We meet 2 Tuesdays a month after school in Room 2305. All are welcome and snacks are provided.
Don't Delay. Join FBLA. https://www.fbla.org/about/
FBLA Interest Form: https://forms.gle/3M7xxXaPFUagrkkz9
EARN CERTIFICATES FOR WORK AND COLLEGE
BHS FBLA Club is sponsoring EVERFI digital online classes for all BHS students. Students can earn industry recognized certificates in business and finance at no cost (free). These certificates can be used for job applications, resumes, college applications, scholarship applications and your Student Led Conference. EVERFI also sponsors Scholarships and Contests for students.
BHS Everfi Login info: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xpcKmoc8sMhVbXI3-8U77mrYb9OVb6X7vY7KjbonP64/edit?usp=sharing
HOSA
HOSA meets on Tuesdays in room 1312! Be there this Tuesday ready to discuss your competitive events, FLC, and regionals. Remember that you need to have ASB!
National Honor Society
The next NHS meeting is in room 1206 on Wednesday, October 14.
2:30 till 4:00.
BHS Mariachi
Bethel Mariachi meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in RM 1121! We would love to have you join us!
Contact Us
Website: bethelsd.org/bhs
Location: 7718 224th St E, Graham WA 98338
Phone: (253) 800-7000