"New @ the Nest" 60 Years of Excellence
MAP Testing (Measure of Academic Progress)
1st and 2nd graders will participate in Winter MAP testing in both Reading and Math. These tests will be taken on Chromebooks over a two-day span and each test will last approximately 40 minutes (though they are not timed).
If you would like to familiarize yourself and your child with MAP testing ahead of the test dates, you may use the practice site.
- MAP Math TEST - Wednesday, December 3
- MAP Reading TEST - Thursday, December 4
American Education Week - Bethel Teacher Spotlighted
Bethel fourth grade teacher, Abby Aguirre, spotlighted for American Education Week! See all spotlights highlighted at the GCS District Website.
School Tours

🎉You're Invited to Explore the Magic of Bethel Elementary! 🎉
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a Bethel Cardinal? Here’s your chance! Our school tours give you a behind-the-scenes peek into our day-to-day, from the lively classrooms to our awesome teachers and friendly students. It’s a front-row ticket to the fun and learning that makes Bethel so special! 🐦✨
Click the link below to schedule your tour and get ready to meet the wonderful world of Bethel Elementary. We can’t wait to show you around!
Make it easy to buy your new favorite books!
Make it easy to buy your new favorite books!
Sign Up for Scholastic's eWallet today! Click the image or link below.
Watch D.O.G.S. Sign Ups Are Open!
Who can sign up?
Any male role model of our students such as dads, step-dads, grandfathers, brothers, and uncles.
How do I volunteer?
- Sign up to be a Level 2 volunteer with Greenville County Schools. It will take approximately two weeks to run the background check. When filling out the application make sure you check off the Field trip Chaperone LEVEL 2 in step 4. Also check off any other functions that may apply - Lunch, Book Fair, Guest/Visitor, Field Day, Library Helper, etc.
- Sign up for a date that works for you.

Attendance Information
What are school hours?

Elementary Schools (Full-day 5K, 1st Grade - 5th Grade)
7:45 AM - 2:15 PM, Doors open at 7:00 AM
Middle Schools (6th Grade - 8th Grade)
8:30 AM - 3:15 PM
High Schools (9th Grade - 12th Grade)
8:45 AM - 3:45 PM
Districtwide Half-day school hours are 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM for CDCs and elementary schools, 8:30 AM - 12:45 PM for middle schools, and 8:45 AM - 1:15 PM for high schools. For students attending a K-8 school, check with the school for dismissal times. Lunc will be served and buses will begin their afternoon routes 2.5 hours early. No extended day programs on half-days.
Your are now able to submit electronic parent or medical notes using the link below. District attendance policy allows only 10 absences per school year; excess of 10 absences requires a medical note.
School Supplies
K-5 through 5th grade school supplies are now available. Use the link below.





