Bethune School District
Bethune School District R-5 is home to 115 students Pre-K-12 housed in one elementary building and one junior high/high school building. The District is served by 16 certified teachers, one administrator and 15 classified employees. The District is extremely proud of its 8:1 student- teacher ratio, the zero-dropout rate, and 100 percent graduation rate. Bethune takes great pride in their school and the upkeep of the facilities is exceptional. The connection with the community is well rooted, and many generations of families have attended this school.
“Bethune School produces productive citizens who embody Pride, Principles and Perseverance” is the mission of the Bethune School District. Focused goal areas the District is working on are:
■ Increase student achievement
■ Maintain financial excellence
■Strengthen communications and relationships
■ Enhance support and development of students, staff, and governance team
Some of the special programs the school has to offer are Drama, National Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl, Chess Club, Boys and Girls Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Track, E-Sports, and Student Leadership Advisory Committee. There is also an opportunity for students to take classesthrough Morgan Community College in our V-NETS classroom.