Bethany Christian Schools

On this beautiful day, work on our natural playscape has begun!

More updates coming as it takes shape, but you can see images of what the new playground will look like at bethanycs.net/p/~board/news/post/introducing-new-natural-playground

A rainbow over campus felt like just the right send-off to the school year. God's faithfulness...visible.

We are grateful for every student, family, and staff member who made this year what it was.

Welcomes back Beck Willems!

We are excited to announce that 2022 Bethany graduate Beck Willems will be returning to Bethany Christian Schools as a 5th-grade teacher!

Beck recently graduated from Albion College with a degree in English with an Elementary Education concentration and is certified to teach PreK–6th grade students. A former class officer, standout student-athlete, and campus leader, Beck brings energy, leadership, and a passion for working with children.

Many will remember Beck for his athletic accomplishments but what excites us most is his ability to build positive relationships with students and help them thrive. Beck will join Lucy Loucks in our 5th-grade team. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Nancy Baker for her faithful service and willingness to step in when our school community needed her.

Please join us in welcoming Beck back to Bethany!

Thanks to a grant from the Indiana DNR, we are in the middle of a campus-wide tree planting initiative!

Before the school year ended, Lower School and High School students were already getting their hands dirty alongside certified and local arborists, added new trees across the school grounds to boost our local ecosystem and keep our campus beautiful, part of our Campus-Wide Tree Planting Initiative!

Read the full story on our website to see how this project will transform our school grounds: bethanycs.net/p/~board/news/post/campus-wide-tree-planting-initiative-dnr-grant

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Service Awards: Benji Hurst for Outstanding Community Contribution and Renae Yoder for Teacher of the Year!

At , our mission extends beyond academic excellence; it is rooted in the belief that education is a calling—to nurture students in both intellect and spirit as they are prepared to participate in God’s work in the world. As a Christian learning community, we believe this calling belongs to all of us. Whether in the classroom, the front office, the cafeteria, or behind the scenes, every member of our staff plays a vital role in setting the conditions for students.

Read more about what makes these two award winners important in our community: bethanycs.net/p/~board/news/post/2026-outstanding-service-award-recipients

Despite the rain, heat, and humidity, thank you to every parent, adult, and student who brought out their wheelbarrows, tools, and energy on Saturday.

You didn't just show up; you helped bring a dream to life for our Lower School and Middle School students, and we couldn't have done it without you, our incredible community!

Keep an eye out for more updates as the new playground begins to take shape.

Hitting a combined 1,000 lbs across squat, bench, and deadlift take dedication and grit.

Huge congrats to Jack and Josh for joining the 1,000 lb Club this year! We also want to recognize Mario for hitting this amazing achievement last year.

Hard work pays off. Period.

In case you wondered, summer office hours are Monday–Thursday from 9am to 1pm, or by appointment.

Additionally, the entrance lobby is available for deliveries from 8am to 4pm daily.

The offices will be closed June 22–July 3 as well.

We hope you're enjoying a fantastic summer!

Congrats to Benji Fleming for being this year’s Cup of Kindness Award winner and Karla Torres-Enciso for the Art Purchase Award!

The Cup of Kindness award recognizes a student who has demonstrated exceptional kindness by helping and showing compassion to others.

Each year the school purchases a student art piece. The original artwork will be displayed in the Bethany hallway, along with works of past art purchase awards.