2022-23 Profile*

Bethel Elementary
111 Bethel School Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Telephone: (864) 355-4100
Fax: (864) 355-4180
www.greenville.k12.sc.us/bethel/
Grades: K (5 Year Olds) - 5th Grade
Enrollment: 900
School Location: Between Highways 417 and 385, one mile east of 1-385, off Bethel Road
Principal: Matthew Critell
Email: mcritell@greenville.k12.sc.us
Awards and Honors
- 2019 Palmetto Gold Award
- 2019 Wellie Award Winner
- 2016 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
- 2016 Palmetto Gold Award
- 2016-2017 GCS Teacher of the Year, Katie Saunders
- 2015-2016 American Heart Association Gold Fit-Friendly Worksite
- 2015-2016 Energy Star Rated Facility
- 2014-2015 Greenville County Schools Safety Award Winner
- 2014-2015 National Beta Club School of Distinction Award
- 2014-2015 God’s Pantry Certificate of Excellence and Appreciation
- 2014-2015 LiveWell Greenville Out of School Time Silver Award Winner (EDP)
- 2014-2015 SCPTA Award of Excellence in Membership Promotion
- 2013-2014 Palmetto Silver Award for Closing the Achievement Gap
- 2013-2014 South Carolina Art Educator of the Year Award-Cynthia Hudson
- 2013-2014 LiveWell Greenville Healthy Schools Award
- 2012-2013 Energy Star Rated Facility
- 2012-2013 LiveWell Greenville Elementary Healthy School of the Year Award
- 2012-2013 American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksite Gold Achievement
- 2010-2013 South Carolina Red Carpet Award
- 2010-2014 Safe Kids Safe School Award
- Palmetto’s Finest Award
- 2010-2011 Greenville County Assistant Administrator of the Year Award – Susan Skelton
- 2010-2012 100% PTA Membership, 30 years
- 2009-2014 Palmetto Gold Award
- 2009-2010 Greenville County Attendance Blitz Award
- 2007-2010 National PTA School of Excellence for Parent Involvement Award
- 2005-2006 Palmetto Silver Award
- 2005-2008 South Carolina Red Carpet Award
- Spring Sing Participants
- Accredited by AdvancEd
- SC Elementary Honors Choir Participants
- 6 National Board Certified Teachers

For a closer look...
For more in-depth information on this school including programs, course offerings, extracurricular activities, and more - visit www.greenville.k12.sc.us/bethel/
If you would like information about the School Report Card rating, visit the State Department of Education Website, screportcards.com.
For more information, call INFOLine at 864-355-3100, visit our website at www.greenville.k12.sc.us.

Facilities
Butterfly Garden • Cafetorium • Computer Labs • Electronic Marquee Gymnasium • Media Center • Paved Walking Track • Outdoor Classroom Playground Equipment • Interactive Promethean Boards • Two-Story Facility – 119,058 square feet • WiFi Throughout the Building
Faculty Profile
- Administrators: 3
- Teachers/Professional Staff: 63
- Support Staff: 49
Outstanding Features/Programs
- Academic Coaching
- Auditioned Chorus (4th, 5th)
- Bethel Bots Take Home Program
- Bethel Bulletin Quarterly Publication
- Bethel Carnival
- BLAST Lego Robotics
- Book Character Day
- Burgers with the Bald Guy
- Calendar News Monthly Publication
- CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health)
- Cardinal News TV Broadcast
- Challenge (Gifted & Talented Program)
- Character Education Program (7 Habits of Happy Kids)
- Clubs (3rd-5th)
- Computer Aided Instruction
- Culinary Creations Cafeteria Menu
- Extended Day Program
- Fly High Friday Student Recognition
- Grade Level Fieldtrips
- 3rd - Walnut Grove & Columbia, SC
- 4th - Chattanooga, TN
- 5th - Washington, DC
- Immigration Day
- Junior Achievement
- Junior Beta Club
- Lunch & Learn Parenting Programs
- Meet the Teacher Night
- Multiage Classes –Primary (1st, 2nd) Intermediate (3rd, 4th)
- Recycling Program
- Response to Intervention (RTI)
- Safety Patrols
- Spring Picnic
- Strings Program
- Student Council
- Veteran’s Day Recognition
- Weekly Facebook Live Q&A with Principal