PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Welcome to Bethel Elementary School and Whitcomb Jr.-Sr. High School. Our goal is to help each of you acquire and develop the necessary knowledge, strategies, and skills to become life-long learners.  In each of you there is the potential to be a responsible and valuable asset to your community.

If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams,

and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined,

he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.

                                                                                       -Henry David Thoreau

Bethel Elementary School and Whitcomb Jr.-Sr. High School’s dedicated faculty and staff will be working with you to preserve and build a safe, clean, caring and inspiring learning environment that is free from distractions.  You will be exposed to a variety of learning experiences, which will guide you in the direction of your goals and dreams. You are expected to take the initiative and to demonstrate the responsibility to learn from every opportunity.  Keep in mind that your participation and performance will influence the opportunities and choices available to you and your community during and after your experiences at our school.

While at Bethel Elementary and Whitcomb Jr.-Sr. High School the following Guiding Principles will serve you well.  You are expected to follow them.

·         Accept ownership of your words and actions.

·         Treat people as you would like to be treated.

·         Demonstrate excellence in courtesy, manners, and sportsmanship.

·         Maintain a safe and orderly environment.

·         Support and encourage the efforts of others as they strive for excellence.

Parents, you are a very important part of our school community too. You are encouraged to be active participants in your child’s educational pursuits.  Support the school with your presence and by giving encouragement to your student’s efforts at school. Your positive reinforcement, daily encouragement of reading, and high expectations and standards will contribute significantly to your son’s and/or daughter’s success.

Bethel Elementary School and Whitcomb Jr.-Sr. High School and the entire Bethel community have much to be proud of, and a fine tradition to uphold.  I wish you the best and hope that this school year is all that you expect it to be and more.   

Warmest personal regards,

Andrew P. West

Principal

Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.

                                                                        - John Dewey