Welcome to Bethany Christian Schools On-Line!
Bethany Christian Schools is a private school for grades 6-12. The high school was founded in 1954, and was expanded to include a middle school in 1996. BCS is owned and operated by the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference. The schools are located at the south edge of Goshen, Indiana, a city of about 25,000 people (map).
Bethany provides an education with learning that lasts and faith that lives. Discover the difference!
| Enrollment in 2006-07 |
285 |
| Size of class of 2007 |
49 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14:1 |
Bethany works in partnership with church and home to nurture youth in Christian faith, provides students with Christian adult mentors other than their parents, and plans activities to help student develop many friendships.
Read more about Bethany Christian Schools' committment to the teachings of Christ.
Bethany prepares students for college and career through a challenging curriculum in grades 6-12. Bethany's high graduation rate and SAT and ISTEP scores exceed state and local averages and reflect the excellent academic instruction and individualized attention that Bethany students receive.
Read more about Bethany Christian Schools' excellence in academics.
Over three-fourths of Bethany students—many who would not have such opportunity at larger schools—have participated in at least one of 7 middle school or 13 high school sports. Since 1997 high school teams have won 12 sectional championships and 3 regional championships.
Read more about Bethany Christian Schools' athletic programs.
Bethany provides private and classroom instrumental and vocal music instruction for grades 6-12. Additionally, students can participate in musicals, select choirs, state contests, and assist in chapels.
Read more about Bethany Christian Schools' music and drama program.
The BCS Bulletin is issued four times a year for the purpose of publicizing and promoting the ministry of Christian education at Bethany Christian Schools. Alumni, parents, supporting congregations, and all congregations in the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference receive the BCS Bulletin for distribution. Others may receive this publication by contacting Bethany at info@bethanycs.net.
To submit alumni announcements to the BCS Bulletin please use the Alumni Announcement Form.
If you are an alum and wish to update your record in the alumni office AND place an announcement in the BCS Bulletin, use our Alumni Information Form instead.
CURRENT ISSUE: Spring 2008
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ARCHIVED ISSUES:
| Year/Issue | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer | Annual Report |
| 2007-08 | 1 | 2 | 3 | NA | NA |
| 2006-07 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | AR |
| 2005-06 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | AR |
| 2004-05 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | AR |
| 2003-04 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | AR |
| 2002-03 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | AR |
| 2001-02 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | AR |
| 2000-01 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | AR |
| 1999-2000 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | AR |
To help us keep track of each other we have created an Alumni Locator utility This utility will allow you to look up your BCS classmates.
All submissions are voluntary. Inclusion in this database is by submission only.
Encourage your Bethany alumni friends to submit their information.
Add your name to the listing or search below for other names.
Alumni- Let us know what is happening in your life!
The following form allows you to tell your classmates important happenings and where you live. Fill out the form below to have your announcement printed in the next BCS Bulletin.
If you are an alum and wish to update your record in the alumni office AND place an announcement in the BCS Bulletin use our Alumni Information Form instead.
The form below:
1) adds your name to the Alumni Locator
2) allows you to place announcements in the BCS Bulletin and
3) helps Bethany keep updated on the whereabouts of its alumni.
The information displayed to the public in the Alumni Locator is:
Name
City of Residence
State of Residence
Country of Residence
Email
Web Site
Phone Number (optional)
The rest of the records are used for BCS internal use only.
Please note that your information will not appear in the alumni locator until processed by Bethany personnel. Thank you for your patience.
Class of 1958: Sept. 27-28, 2008 at Essenhaus Conference Center, Middlebury, Ind.
Class of 1963: Aug. 2, 2008.
Class of 1968: Sept. 27, 2008 at Bethany. Contact Gloria Miller Holub at gloria.holub@comcast.net.
Cass of 1973: Aug. 30, 2008. Place to be determined. Contact Tim Baker at tbaker@zenderthurston.com.
Class of 1983: Sept. 27.
Class of 1998: July 25-26. Contact Rachel (Paulovich) Sartori at rsartori@osbornnet.org.
To arrange a reunion, contact Scott Richer at saricher@bethanycs.net. Click on the graduating year to view photos of recent reunions:
1955 (courtesty of the Goshen News), 1959, 1961, 1964, 1971, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2003.
On May 18, 1967, ten persons interested in Bethany Christian High School met to organize a Christian business group that would support Bethany financially. They desired to supplement support provided by local congregations. A charter group of 24 Associates was formed. Since that time the group has grown steadily to over 88 households.
A Bethany Associate:
Tuition covers nearly 70% of the cost of educating Bethany students. The school relies on Associates, congregations, alumni, and interested donors to make up the difference between tuition and the cost of eductation. This partnership also enables students who need financial assistance to attend Bethany's middle and high schools.
You are invited to join the Bethany Associates, an organization committed to supporting quality Christian education for our youth. The financial resources provided by the Bethany Associates assist youth to grow academically, spiritually, socially, and physically in preparation for serving Christ in the church and world.
Alumni from the class of 1997 and earlier must request a transcript through the school at 574 534-2567 or email info@bethanycs.net.
The class of 1998 and later may request transcripts through the link below:
The link above provides you with the ability to request transcripts through Indiana e-Transcript. Transcripts requested online are sent securely to the destinations that you select. You may track your request online, and you will also receive an email notification when we approve your transcript request, and again when your transcript is delivered electronically (or mailed to certain destinations outside of Indiana). Provided as a service to Indiana students and families by ISM Education Loans.
Bethany is supported financially by congregations, individuals, and businesses. Tuition pays for approximately 70 percent of the cost of education (COE) and donations pay for the remaining 30 percent. Bethany's 2006-07 budget is $2.8 million.
Fundraising efforts are overseen by advancement director Scott Richer. If you would like to find out more about investing in Bethany Christian Schools, contact Scott at saricher@bethanycs.net. Thank you for your interest in Bethany. Every size gift is important!
Bethany Association to Reduce Tuition: You can earn money toward a current or future student's tuition when purchasing certificates/gift cards at participating businesses. For more information, see BART.
Web Searches: Do you web searches through www.goodsearch.com. Register Bethany as your designated recipient and each time you search you earn money for Bethany.
