News and Events
Christmas Concerts Dec. 7 and 11
Join in singing the "Hallelujah Chorus"
Students Carry Bibles—Everywhere
Class, lunch, athletic events, restuaurants, stories, and church
Taste of Linway
Dine at Backyard BBQ Monday, Nov. 5, and Hacienda Restaurant Tuesday, Nov. 6, and support Bethany.
Music Program Review
In light of self-study data gathered from Bethany Christian Schools' current strategic planning process and the relevance of the music program to the school's mission, Bethany is initiating a thorough review of its music program to better position the program for increasing effectiveness in helping Bethany achieve its mission.
Godspell
This lively and creative musical retelling of the teachings of Jesus based on the Gospel of Matthew will be presented Nov. 15-18
Opportunities to Explore Bethany
Students considering Bethany are encouraged to come visit for a day. You are welcome to arrange a visit on any day that suits you. However, the school has special Visit Days scheduled for Feb. 18 and March 3. Visit Days provide an opportunity for students in grades 5-11 interested in exploring Bethany to shadow a student for a day. Interested students must register ahead by calling Sarah Yoder, director of admissions, at 574 534-2567. Parents are also welcome to drop in to meet with Sarah or to visit a class or chapel.
Fall Athletic Teams Excel
Frosh wins XC sectional (places 19th in state), boys soccer wins conference, boys tennis sectional runnerup
MS Fall Drama
The Insulting Princess, 7 p.m. Oct. 11 and 10 a.m. Oct. 13
Sophomores Write/Perform Musical
Listen to excerpts of Bethany's version of high school musical
Board Approves Foundation Documents
Mission statement, core values, graduate profile, and parameters
Learning in Appalachia
Bethany students talk about their MCC environmental learning tour in Appalachia.
Leadership Development Program
One way Bethany contributes to the life of the church and the world is in developing leadership skills in young people. This year Bethany is strengthening leadership development by implementing a process that will provide goals, teaching tools, and evaluation of skills for those in leadership roles. Select seniors will also be recognized at graduation for excelling in developing their leadership skills during high school.
Fostering Positive Relationships: The Ophelia Project
Students at Bethany Christian Middle School are committed to be honest and trustworthy, accepting, respectful, and encouraging. Students, together with faculty, agreed that these characteristics should help define who a Bethany student is. Students and faculty are focusing on relationships this year as part of a new Ophelia Project initiative to help middle school youth build respectful and compassionate relationships.
Bethany Students DJ on The Globe
Four Bethany students/alumni are the summer staff for 91.1 FM The Globe:
Seniors to Build Better World
At Bethany’s 53rd commencement on Sunday, May 27, Mick Sommers, father of senior Steffen Sommers and pastor at Hively Avenue Mennonite Church, challenged the 48 graduates to “seek out others who share a desire to build rather than destroy ... and to lead us in working for a better world.”
Musical Tickets on Sale for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer:
Tickets for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, an energetic bluegrass musical for all ages based on the familiar literary classic by Mark Twain, go on sale Monday, Feb. 5.
Parents Highly Satisfied with Bethany:
"We have been blessed in so many ways to have our children at Bethany. What a wonderful place to help us nurture our children into adulthood!
Taste of Linway:
Dine at Hacienda Restaurant or Backyard BBQ (both in Goshen's Linway Plaza) on Tuesday, Feb. 6, and support Bethany Christian Schools.
Test Scores and Graduation Rate Impressive
Bethany students performed well in the state-mandated ISTEP exam with fall 2006 results above state averages.