Bethel Kindness Day will be a little different this year with students still learning in a hybrid model at the High School. The theme for February 26th is "You Can't Mask Kindness".
Seniors Erin Lowenadler and Ashlynn Ehrhard say there were events each day for a week leading up to Kindness Day over the past few years. The Kindness Club will host events during an advisory session on Monday and Thursday. the 22nd and 25th. Students will write things they are thankful for, and they'll be posted around the school. Students will put on two versions of the annual assembly, on that Tuesday and Friday 23rd and 26th.
Once again a student has designed a tshirt, with all proceeds this year being donated to Ann's Place. Last year, Bethel High School Kindness Club raised $8,000 for Bethel Social Services through Kindness Day events. Kindness shirts will be mailed out through January 31st.
The students are also holding a donation drive for Bethel Health Care, until February 19th. They are asking for items such as sudoku, puzzles, room decor, painting sets, shampoo, body wash and lotion. They hope to bring joy to the long term residents who have been separated from their loved ones due to the pandemic. Donations can be placed by students in the designated boxes at each school, at the main office.
