BETHEL Eliot List grew up on Morning Glory Farm on the Flat Road in West Bethel. Starting in 2015, his parents invited WWOOFER’s (Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms) to stay with them each summer. Two or three people at a time work 25 hours a week in exchange for room and board. “I’m used […]
At Telstar High School, Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO) Coordinator Carrie Lynch helps students engage in authentic, self-directed educational experiences that support their career aspirations. Her work in the ELO program also supports the curriculum development and implementation of 7Peaks, Telstar’s Career Education program along with classroom-based group experiences that can help shape deeper interest in particular subject … Continue reading Telstar High School ELO Program Connect Students with Post-Secondary Goals and Opportunities
BETHEL The SAD 44 school board has adopted a 2023-24 budget with a proposed increase of 10.39%. Because of an expected increase in state aid of $467,432 and an increase in other revenue of $443,680, the blow is softened considerably with an actual increase to taxpayers of 4.22%, Superintendent David Murphy said. Nearly 60% […]
BETHEL MSAD 44 school board administrators addressed bullying policies in their schools. Using a detailed PowerPoint presentation school principals and deans read the definition, explained the policy, and the steps they take when a bullying complaint is made. Telstar Principal Mark Kenney, explained that they use the state policy definition of bullying. They take […]
To the Editor: The Rotary Club of Bethel is excited to announce that we have increased our scholarship budget for 2023 to $10,000 in anticipation of making larger education awards to graduating seniors. We have also made the significant decision to dedicate a portion of these funds to students who wish to pursue skilled trade […]