2024-25 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: 906
School Location: Between Highways 417 and 385, one mile east of 1-385, off Bethel Road
Principal: Nurit' Sexton
Email: nsexton@greenville.k12.sc.us
Awards and Honors
- 2024 SCAEA YAM 1st Place, Cassie Deal
- 2024 SCASL Video Production 3rd Place, Video Production - Cassie Deal
- 2024 State PTA Reflections Winner, Video Production - Cassie Deal 2024 District PTA Reflections Winner, Video Production - Cassie Deal
- 2024 Upstate Educators Who Make a Difference - Matt Critell
- 2023 Excellent School Report Card Rating
- 2023 Battle of the Books Finalist
- 2023 State PTA Reflections Winner, Video Production - Cassie Deal
- 2023 District PTA Reflections Winner, Video Production- Cassie Deal
- 2023 State PTA Reflections Winner, Music Composition, Manning Dailey
- 2023 District PTA Reflections Winner, Music Composition, Manning Dailey
- 2023 SUPERIOR Rating at Carowinds Music Festival
- 2023 SCASL School Librarian of the Year, Jill Tyner
- 2022-2023 GCS Top Ten Teacher of the Year, Janet Gantt
- 2022 GCIRA Literacy Principal of the Year, Matt Critell
- 2022 Excellent School Report Card Rating
- 2019 Palmetto Gold Award 2019 Excellent School Report Card Rating
- 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
- 2014-2015 Palmetto Gold Award
- 2014-2015 National Beta Club School of Distinction
- 2014-2015 LiveWell Greenville
- 2015 Healthy School 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
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
Cafetorium • 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: 38
Outstanding Features/Programs
- Academic Coaching
- Auditioned Chorus (4th, 5th)
- Bethel Bots Take Home Program
- Bethel Bulletin Quarterly Publication
- Bethel Carnival
- 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)
- Computer Aided Instruction
- Culinary Creations Cafeteria Menu
- Extended Day Program
- Fly High Friday Student Recognition
- Grade Level Fieldtrips
- Immigration Day
- 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
- Student Council
- Veteran’s Day Recognition
- Facebook Live Q&A with Principal