About Bethany Elementary

Bethany Elementary School is a new state-of-the-art facility that opened for the 2006 traditional school year.  Located in the southwestern quadrant of the county, the 75,471 sq. ft. facility stands on a 48 acre site.  The school will accommodate approximately 550 students.  The building is designed to take advantage of many new energy and water savings technologies while providing a healthy indoor environment.  Bethany is child-centered and inviting to parents and the community.

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In order to meet the needs of our 21st Century learners, Bethany is equipped with the most advanced technology. ACTIVBoards, digital document cameras, computer labs, mobile technology with Nooks and student Chromebooks, and surround sound systems are used to enhance student instruction. 

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Bethany Elementary School

271 Bethany Road, Reidsville, NC 27320

Phone: 336-951-2710

Fax: 336-348-2923 

Office Hours: 7:00-4:15 

Student Hours: 7:45-2:45

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Grades Served: Pre K-5

Mascot: Bulldog

Colors: Blue and White

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We are a SACS Accredited School!!!

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Administrative Staff

Josh Eanes, Principal

Lauryn Duncan, Assistant Principal

Karen Hudson, Data Manager

Shannon Helms, Bookkeeper/Secretary

Beliefs & Pledge

Vision Statement

BARK - Building Awesome Responsible Kids

Mission Statement

"Providing a safe, secure, and innovative learning environment in which all children are challenged to reach their learning potential."

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Bethany Elementary Beliefs

We believe that schools should be a safe place for children, that all children can learn, that maximum time on task increases learning, and high expectations for all children.

Get to Know Us

Bethany Elementary is a rural school located in southwestern Rockingham County. Our brand new state of the art facility serves students in PreK -5 grade. Grade levels are housed in colored hallways. Red hall houses PreK, K, and 1 st. Blue hall houses 2nd, 3rd, and computer lab. Green hall houses 4th and 5th grades. 

Bethany follows the traditional calendar and the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Bethany's staff strives to provide more than the state of North Carolina requires because our teachers believe that a well-rounded student will be a successful one. Students have access to a well stocked media center. Library/Information Skills, Music, Physical Education, Computer Lab, Guidance and Art are all a part of the enrichment courses offered as integral parts of the curriculum. The use of technology is evident in the classroom and the computer lab. 

A variety of speakers and guests visit during the school year. Special activities include a May Day Celebration, Cultural Diversity Program, and many academic awards presentations.

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What is Unique?

Bethany is a PreK -5 community school with an enrollment of 511, and a staff of 66. The school continues to excel in testing. As well as a strong academic program it also possesses an active PTA. The community sponsors a baseball/softball league, fall soccer league, football & cheerleader programs, and basketball league. The school serves as the hub of the community.

School Leadership Team/School Improvement Plan

The Bethany School Improvement team is a group of representatives that work together to implement continued growth and improvement at our school.  This team is made up of teacher representatives from each grade level, parents and community members that each have a stake in our school.  This team is elected by our staff to represent each stakeholder and they meet monthly to engage in dialog, create and work on our School Improvement Plan and implement programs or changes to improve our school. 

Our School Leadership Team for 2020-2021 is represented by the following members:

• Josh Eanes - Principal

• Lauryn Duncan - Assistant Principal

• Kim Shotwell - Instructional Coach 

• Kellie DeLapp - PBIS 

• Lela McCollum - Kindergarten

• Sarah Carpenter - First Grade

• Allison Jordan - Second Grade

• Logan Marion - Third Grade

• Caitlin Witherspoon - Fourth Grade

• Dawn Schmucker - Fifth Grade

• Whitney Chrisco - Enhancements/Testing

• April Long - Teacher Assistant

• Mandy Owen - Exceptional Children

• Diana Salcedo - SPLASH/Kindergarten

Our School Leadership Team meets monthly starting at 3:00 in room 405. These meetings are open to the public and anyone can attend.  Some meetings do include a closed sessions that pertains directly to school safety and security. Dates are subject to change due to the need sometimes for additional meetings and to accommodate severe weather. Please see the BARK and/or our Sunday Message as dates and times are published prior to these meetings.

Currently Scheduled SLT Meetings (tentative to change)

September, 16, 2020

October 21, 2020

November 18, 2020

December 16, 2020

January 20, 2021

February 17, 2021

March 17, 2021

April 21, 2021

May 19, 2021 

June 2, 2021

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Our School Improvement Plan is located on the Indistar website. This is a web-based tool that guides our school in charting our improvement and managing our continuous improvement process. Updates are made regularly in the plan. Check it out using the link and information below. 

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Link to Indistar

Login: GuestS17170  

Password:  GuestS17170

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We want your feedback! Please click HERE to complete a form to offer suggestions, comments, or ask questions about our School Improvement Plan! 

Bethany P.T.A.

The PTA supports and speaks on behalf of children in the schools, in the community and before government groups and other organizations that make decisions affecting children. PTA organizations help parents develop skills and provide resources they need to raise and protect their children. They encourage parent and public involvement in public schools across the country.

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PTA Officers 2019-2020

President: Andrea Albright

Vice President: Lucy Barnes

Secretary: Shannon Woodall 

Treasure: Elizabeth Mcchesney