Summer break is just around the corner! We hope that everyone gets the opportunity to rest and relax a little over the summer months. We recognize that a break from school can sometimes mean a break from routine, regular meals and time with peers. Included below is a list of resources and opportunities for Bethel families to take advantage of over the summer months, including free food, local summer camps and more.

Just a reminder to all Bethel families to please fill out your registration paperwork as soon as possible. This helps us plan for the upcoming school year.

New and returning families can register here. 

Transportation request process and timeline for 2025-2026 school year can be found here!

Free breakfast and lunch meals will again be available to all Bethel students throughout the summer months! Children ages 0-18 have access to both breakfast and lunch at two Bethel schools – Prairie Mountain School and Willamette High School. Details are included below.

Things to know:

Families throughout the community are welcome to visit the first-come, first-served drive through produce pick-up from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Bethel Farm located behind Prairie Mountain School, access via Patriot Way. Be sure to park in the Farm’s gravel parking area.

The Bethel Family Resource Center will be available to Bethel families throughout the summer months. The center will be open from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the following dates: June 18, July 10, July 24, Aug 7, Aug 21. 

Families are invited to come in and “shop” for food and essentials, including fresh food, dairy products, breads, canned products, clothes, toiletries and more. 

Contact Shannon Witty at Shannon.Witty@bethel.k12.or.us or call 541-689-0641 ext 3024.

What: Cascade Family Resource Center

When: 4-6 p.m. June 18, July 10, July 24, Aug 7, Aug 21. 

Where: Clear Lake Resource Center at 4646 Barger Drive starting July 10th!

The Summer EBT program helps families buy food for school-aged children during summer break. The program aims to reduce child hunger and support healthier diets.

Families can find details about Summer EBT at sebt.oregon.gov. 

 

Use benefits at stores and farmers markets accepting EBT. For more info, visit this page or contact 2-1-1. Want to contact someone directly at the Bethel School District? Call 541-689-3280 and ask to talk with Molly Lucas. 

We’re excited to share that the 2025–26 school year calendar has officially been approved by the Bethel School Board. We believe that this calendar will greatly benefit both staff and students by supporting collaboration, planning, and strong instruction. The finalized calendar is attached to this message - happy planning! 

Information about early release schedule can be found here!

Bethel families are invited to apply for free, full-day preschool through Preschool Promise at the soon-to-be Clear Lake Community Center!

Apply here for fall 2025. More details can be found at bethelpreschoolpromise.org 

Huge congrats to Willamette and Prairie Mountain for 1st and 2nd in the E-Waste competition! Together, Bethel schools saved 8,120 pounds of e-waste from landfills.

Special shoutout to Ellie Owens, our Green Teacher Leader, nominated for the Jeanne Roy Changemaker of the Year Award for her amazing work building green teams across our schools. Thank you, Ellie, and thanks to everyone helping Bethel go greener!

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Check out the 2025-26 Bethel School District calendar here.