Bethlehem Township School District

Bethlehem Township is a K-8 School Choice District
for the 2019-2020 School Year
Please click here for more information, enrollment forms and lottery procedures.

Our Mission

The mission of the Bethlehem Township School District, in partnership with the community, is to provide a safe, nurturing child-centered environment that challenges each child to maximize his/her potential. Our students will acquire the skills and knowledge to enable them to become independent, respectful, responsible citizens who strive for excellence and embrace learning as fundamental to successfully adapt to our ever-changing global community.

Our Philosophy

We believe children learn best when:

• They are provided with an integrated child centered curriculum that is relevant, authentic, dynamic, and that emphasizes active participation of the learning community.
• Expectations are clearly communicated and reflect:
• that all children can learn
• a commitment to responsibility
• developmentally appropriate and authentic experiences
• a commitment to high quality
• active student participation
• both process and product

• The school environment:
• is emotionally and physically safe and nurturing
• reflects collaboration and cooperation within the learning community
• fosters positive self-esteem
• provides opportunities for success
• encourages a commitment to lifelong learning
• promotes the district code of ethics meets the affective needs of children at different stages of maturation

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - Board of Education Work Session Meeting - Ethel Hoppock Middle School - Multi-Purpose Room - 6:30 p.m. 

​Thursday, October 25, 2018 - Regular Board of Education Meeting - Ethel Hoppock Middle School - Multi-Purpose Room - 6:30 p.m. 

Monday, November 5 and Tuesday, November 6, 2018 - Early Dismissal Days for Conley School only - Parent-Teacher Conferences. 1:00 p.m. dismissal. No lunch at Conley.

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 - Board of Education Work Session Meeting - Ethel Hoppock Middle School - Multi-Purpose Room - 6:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 - District - Early dismissal for Conley and Hoppock Schools.  Hoppock School will dismiss at 12:05 p.m. and Conley School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.  No Lunch.

Thursday, November 8 and Friday, November 9, 2018 - Schools closed for NJEA Teacher Convention.

Thursday, November 15, 2018 - Regular Board of Education Meeting - Ethel Hoppock Middle School - Multi-Purpose Room - 6:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, November 21, 2018 - District - Early dismissal for Conley and Hoppock Schools prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.  Hoppock School will dismiss at 12:05 p.m. and Conley School will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.  No Lunch.

Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23, 2018 -Schools closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.