BETHALTO SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTINUES TO FIND WAYS TO TELL OUR STORY! 

In the spirit of continuous improvement, BCUSD#8 maintains transparent, open communication about the performance of its schools. The state of Illinois has changed the way it reports out on schools across the state and we are working to keep our stakeholders informed of Our Story. Please take the time to review our District Dashboard. You will find information about our district that ranges from student demographics and success to information about our budget.
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Mr. Carlson - Golden Apple 2019 Excellence in Teaching Award Finalist

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CHICAGO (February 4, 2019) -- Golden Apple, a leading Illinois nonprofit committed to recognizing exemplary educators and developing future educators, today announced the 2019 finalists for the prestigious Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching. For the first time in the history of the organization, the award eligibility boundaries were expanded to include all of Illinois.
Following a highly competitive process, 32 high school educators were selected as finalists for the award --  just six percent of more than 550 nominations.
“The historic opportunity to bring the recognition of the Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching to all of the schools and teachers in Illinois is thrilling for us and we are delighted to honor these outstanding 32 finalists,” said Alan Mather, President of Golden Apple. Click Here for Full Article

GRANT AWARDED TO PARKSIDE TEACHER

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The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation has awarded a Parkside Primary Center teacher a $60 grant to start a garden with her students.

“I would love to have a garden with my students,” Bohnenstiehl wrote. “I would start it before the end of school next year and plant things that grow fast (asparagus, lettuce).”

2018-19 School Calendar

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Teach Plus Illinois

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BETHALTO — Jacob Carlson, an English teacher at Civic Memorial High School in Bethalto, has been named a fellow with the Teach Plus Teaching Policy Fellowship, a highly-selective leadership program for demonstrably-effective teachers.(Advantage News) Full Story

Animated Educator

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BETHALTO — “The sun, the earth, the moon — are perfectly aligned — put on your glasses — it’s gonna be fine!”
Most elementary school teachers come up with their own spin on classroom teaching to better engage their students. But when Ali-G is in the house, third-graders find a rhythm that sets the groove for the year ahead.(Advantage News) Full Story