Bethalto CUSD #8

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

For 20 years, Mrs. Gipson has called Bethalto CUSD 8 home and we are so glad she does! https://m.riverbender.com/news/details.cfm?id=77941&

Our instructional coaches planned an awesome professional development session for our new teachers today on student engagement! They followed it up with what they could do to support the teachers as they implement the new strategies in their classrooms.

Check out the highlight article about Mrs. Norris, our Meadowbrook principal! https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/new-to-meadowbrook-native-to-bethalto-shelby-norris-shares-journey-through-education-77747.cfm

Congratulations to Trimpe MS 7th grade girls on their Regional Championship win tonight! @bethaltoschools

We are proud to have Mr. Kilpatrick as a part of EagleNation! https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/parkside-primary-principal-aaron-kilpatrick-is-proud-of-adopted-hometown-bethalto-77403.cfm

It's School Board Member day! We appreciate their leadership and efforts to ensure our students receive the best possible education and opportunities for success!

We had the honor of celebrating Mr. Newell at the Illinois Principals Association Awards Banquet tonight as the Southwestern Region High School Principal of the Year!

With 5 of the best School Psychologists around, we have a lot to celebrate during National School Psychology Week!