Bethalto CUSD #8
"Whatever It Takes"
🎉 Happy Principal Appreciation Week! 🎉
October 18–24 is Principal Appreciation Week, and we are excited to celebrate the incredible leaders who make a difference across Eagle Nation every single day!
Please join us in recognizing our amazing principals and assistant principals:
Bethalto East: Shelby Norris – Principal
Parkside Primary: Abby Carlson – Principal
Meadowbrook Intermediate: Nicole Marconi – Principal
Trimpe Middle School: Laura Gipson – Principal, Sandy Erzen – Assistant Principal, Lucas Reincke – Assistant Principal
Civic Memorial High School: Justin Newell – Principal, Derek Jarman – Assistant Principal, Lucas Meyer – Assistant Principal, Renee Reznack – Assistant Principal
Our principals and assistant principals are such an important part of our students' everyday experiences. Whether they're greeting students at morning meetings, spending time with them in the lunchroom, checking in during study halls, or simply offering a smile and words of encouragement in the hallway, they are always present, involved, and making a difference.
Their impact goes far beyond the responsibilities of leading a school. They build relationships, celebrate successes, support students and staff through challenges, and help create the welcoming environments that make Eagle Nation so special.
Thank you to each of our principals and assistant principals for your dedication, leadership, and the countless ways you show up for our students and staff every day!
October 18–24 is Principal Appreciation Week, and we are excited to celebrate the incredible leaders who make a difference across Eagle Nation every single day!
Please join us in recognizing our amazing principals and assistant principals:
Bethalto East: Shelby Norris – Principal
Parkside Primary: Abby Carlson – Principal
Meadowbrook Intermediate: Nicole Marconi – Principal
Trimpe Middle School: Laura Gipson – Principal, Sandy Erzen – Assistant Principal, Lucas Reincke – Assistant Principal
Civic Memorial High School: Justin Newell – Principal, Derek Jarman – Assistant Principal, Lucas Meyer – Assistant Principal, Renee Reznack – Assistant Principal
Our principals and assistant principals are such an important part of our students' everyday experiences. Whether they're greeting students at morning meetings, spending time with them in the lunchroom, checking in during study halls, or simply offering a smile and words of encouragement in the hallway, they are always present, involved, and making a difference.
Their impact goes far beyond the responsibilities of leading a school. They build relationships, celebrate successes, support students and staff through challenges, and help create the welcoming environments that make Eagle Nation so special.
Thank you to each of our principals and assistant principals for your dedication, leadership, and the countless ways you show up for our students and staff every day!
Happy HR Appreciation Day,Morgan Deardeuff! 💜💛 Organized, forward-thinking, and a welcoming face for every new hire, she helps people feel at home in EagleNation from day one. Thank you for all you do for Bethalto CUSD8! 🦅
Please see the notification of the E-Learning Hearing for Monday, September 28th. There are no changes to the e-learning plan that was in place during the 2025-2026 school year.
Reminder: Registrations must be complete by 3pm today, Wed, Aug 5, in order for students to start on the first day of school. If you need help, or have questions, reach out to your child's school!
Reminder: Returning students that registered in June can see their teachers and schedules in PowerSchool later this week (buildings have sent out specifics). Any returning students that registered after June 30th will see their teachers or schedules in PowerSchool on Tuesday, August 11th around noon.
Kiwanis of Bethalto is hosting a Back to School event!
Registration closes in 3 days! Don't let your student be the one that doesn't know their teacher or their schedule until right before school starts! Register your returning student today!!!
https://enrollment.powerschool.com/family/message?code=actionprivate
https://enrollment.powerschool.com/family/message?code=actionprivate
Registration closes soon! Get yours done today!
Don't forget to complete your registration for the 2026-2027 school year by June 30th! If you need help, reach out to 618-377-7200 or asmith@bethalto.org
REMINDER: If you are having trouble completing registration, we are here to help on Thursday, June 11 from 8:30am-6:30pm at the Central Office (101 School St). Please bring your login information, paperwork, and questions. We will be here to help with the online submission and answer any questions.
Unfortunately, we were contacted by the provider and due to a low registration number, they are cancelling physicals for June 11th. We apologize for this and will try again next year.
Beyond the Bell registration is OPEN for the 26-27 school year! If you are needing before/after care for your K-5 student, click the link below to begin the registration process. Spots will fill up quick, don't wait!
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBu3hx5apvw1IuOIpOT-X0NhPvOPOLObDyvTkXOFJEolUEhg/viewform
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBu3hx5apvw1IuOIpOT-X0NhPvOPOLObDyvTkXOFJEolUEhg/viewform
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend Family Community Night last night and to all of our community members that helped make the night a huge success!
Kona Ice will be at Special Olympics on Saturday, April 25th! Come support our athletics and treat yourself to a special treat!
Inclusion Week is here! 🌟
This week is all about coming together, celebrating our differences, and creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Check out the schedule below and join us for activities, conversations, and opportunities to connect. Let’s learn from one another, lead with kindness, and make inclusion part of everything we do — not just this week, but every day. 💜
This week is all about coming together, celebrating our differences, and creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Check out the schedule below and join us for activities, conversations, and opportunities to connect. Let’s learn from one another, lead with kindness, and make inclusion part of everything we do — not just this week, but every day. 💜
Kindergarten Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026–2027 school year! 🎉
We are excited to welcome both new and returning students who will be entering kindergarten.
👉 Get started here and complete online registration before the event:
https://www.bethalto.org/o/bethalto-cusd/page/registration
If you need support with online registration, help will be available at our event on April 22nd.
JOIN US for our Kindergarten Registration Event:
📅 April 22
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
At the event, families can:
✨ Approve residency for new students
✨ Meet our amazing staff
✨ Take a Kindergarten Signing Day photo
✨ Complete screening for new students
✨ Visit our Scholastic BOGO Book Fair
🎁 All incoming kindergarten students will receive a free book, cookie, and a resource folder filled with supports to help them start kindergarten strong.
We can’t wait to meet our newest little Eagles! 🦅💜
We are excited to welcome both new and returning students who will be entering kindergarten.
👉 Get started here and complete online registration before the event:
https://www.bethalto.org/o/bethalto-cusd/page/registration
If you need support with online registration, help will be available at our event on April 22nd.
JOIN US for our Kindergarten Registration Event:
📅 April 22
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
At the event, families can:
✨ Approve residency for new students
✨ Meet our amazing staff
✨ Take a Kindergarten Signing Day photo
✨ Complete screening for new students
✨ Visit our Scholastic BOGO Book Fair
🎁 All incoming kindergarten students will receive a free book, cookie, and a resource folder filled with supports to help them start kindergarten strong.
We can’t wait to meet our newest little Eagles! 🦅💜
Inclusion Week is coming April 20 - 24! 🌟
Check out the schedule below and join us for activities, conversations, and opportunities to connect. 💜
Check out the schedule below and join us for activities, conversations, and opportunities to connect. 💜
Bethalto Special Olympics is coming and along with it will be the amazing Resource Fair. Check out the information!
Spread the word,,,2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration is coming for Bethalto East!
We can't get enough of celebrating Mrs. Angie Neilson as the Southern Illinois Regional Teacher of the Year! Here is the video of her and her fellow nominees finding out!. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKY5rbVoUc0
