Bethany Middle School

Here is information about next week's mid-term schedule. Any questions, please contact the middle school office at 405.787.3240. Thank you.

We'd like to introduce you to seventh grade student Paxton Kessler, who has an interesting job spending his Saturday mornings in the press box, calling plays as the official announcer for the Bethany Youth Football Program. From roster introductions, touchdowns, fumbles, and music selection, Paxton does a great job of reporting the action and getting the crowd pumped up during games. If you'd like to learn more about Paxton, and other BMS students who have out-of-the-ordinary jobs, hobbies, activities, collections and more, remember to pre-order your copy of the BMS 2026 yearbook, where we feature our amazing students and their talents! www.yearbookforever.com

This week’s Teacher Feature is on Coach/Mrs. Heather Radichel, who has joined Bethany Middle School for the first year as our Creative Writing teacher after teaching in the elementary school for eight years. Mrs. Radichel also coaches both our boys and girls middle school soccer teams with the help of her husband, Coach Keegan Radichel. Coach Radichel attended college at Southern Nazarene University, getting her degree and playing four years of college soccer.

Coach Radichel enjoys:

🍏🍓Snack: Fruit
🥡Restaurant: Ding
📺TV show: The Office
❤️Sports team: OU
☕Drink: Coffee from Serve
🎤Artist: Justin Bieber
📚Book: Any book by Frieda McFadden
😎Vacation place: Anywhere with a beach!
⚽Hobbies: Playing soccer and reading
👪Family: Keegan (husband), Laiken (6 years old), & Collins (due December 9th!) 👶

Fun fact about Coach Radichel: She was a member of the 2012 BHS girls soccer team ⚽ that played for a state championship for the first time in school history!

“This is my first year in middle school full time, as I have always coached soccer while teaching in the elementary. I love being able to build relationships with the students! I have been loving the switch to middle school and I'm excited for what the future holds!”

We are thrilled to have Coach Radichel join us (officially) in the middle school this year, and know that your kids are loving having her with us, as well!

Today was TWIN day in the middle school, and Mrs. Will had a whole group of students sharing her "Good Good" vibe! Tomorrow is our final day of spirit week with Broncho Pride/Purple Day, and our fall sports pep assembly during 7th hour. Let's go, Bronchos!

Middle school volleyball ended strong with team recognition and an end-of-season breakfast get-together on Wednesday. Great job, Lady Bronchos .... we will miss you as a team next year, but look forward to watching the eighth graders on the HS volleyball team, and seeing our seventh graders step up as the leaders next year in middle school! Volleyball is coached by Kali Bernhard and Arwin Ray.

Heading into nine-weeks tests, don't forget that BMS offers several before and after school tutoring options for any student who would like to take part. No need for "call ahead seating" .... just show up on any day/time that is good for you!

UPDATE: FOOTBALL TIME CHANGE: Parents, please note that the correct start time for tomorrow night's football games (7th grade plays first) is 5:30 pm. Games will be played on the BMS field. We initially reported the start time as 5pm in error. We apologize for any confusion!

Congratulations to the following BMS students, elected Students of the Month! l-r: Ollie Diffee, Beckham Redus, Cole Dunbar, Navy White, Ava Hernandez, and Grace White. Great job!

Hoops!! BMS Spirit Week is in full swing, and the school spirit was strong today, on Favorite Holiday Day, as teachers and staff celebrated by transforming into a dedicated fan club, perfectly impersonating Coach Holliday, whistles, pencils behind the ears, and all!

Our monthly popcorn day (PTO fundraiser) is happening this Friday, Oct 3rd. Be sure to bring your change for treats!

We want to give a big congratulations to our middle school cross country teams, who KILLED IT at the Piedmont meet this Saturday! Finishers as follows:

7th grade boys team (3rd place overall)
2nd place; Quentin Sloan
and four others who placed in the Top 25: Gavin Harris, Kort Keoppel, Calvary Hodam & Beckham Redus

7th grade girls team (WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!!! 1ST PLACE!)
2nd place; Alivia Austin
and seven others who placed in the Top 25: Marigold Niles, Mabry Niles, Ellie Austin, Lexi Beaty, Lakyn Ross, Maddi Bradford & Lila Toler

8th grade boys team (3rd place overall)
3rd place; Jett Dickerson
And Canaan Hodam also placed in the top 20

8th grade girls team (2nd place overall)
6th place; AJ Bernhard
and four others who placed in the Top 25: Mya Broyles, Cambria Morris, Eva Drew NEal & Olivia Barron

Great job, Broncho runners, managers, and coaches!!

Don't forget, BMS Spirit week starts TOMORROW!! Best of all, Monday is PJ DAY .... no better way to start the week!

This week’s Teacher Feature is on Head BHS Girls Basketball coach, Mr. Eric Sailer. Coach Sailer is instrumental in our middle school girls basketball program, as well, and has taught the vast majority of middle school students during their elementary years as BES Physical Education teacher. This is his 33rd year to teach (WOW!) and his 9th year at Bethany. He obtained his masters degree from the University of Central Oklahoma.

Coach Sailer enjoys:

🥊Movie: Any of the Rocky movies, Tombstone, Hunt for Red October
🥜Snack: Mixed nuts
🌮Restaurant: Qudoba
🧡Sports team: OSU, Steelers, and Thunder
🫖Drink: Unsweet Tea
🎶Band or music: 80's music is the best
🏖️Vacation place: Florida
👶Family/pet: My wife Mrs. Sailer and I have 5 kids. This summer we became Grand parents for the first time, his name is Hudson Matthew Sailer.

🐶🐶Fun fact about Coach Sailer: He and his wife have 2 dogs named Libby and Rocky.

Coach Sailer’s motto: “S.T.A.N.C.E. Success Through Adversity No Complaints or Excuses”

Coach Sailer has made an impact on so many Bethany students over the years; we are very grateful to have him at Bethany!

Hey, Bronchos! Next week is the BMS Fall Sports Spirit Week, with theme days, pep assembly, and grade competition for the coveted BMS Spirit Stick! See the dress up theme days below, and be sure to take part to earn credit for your grade!!

BHS Fall Sports Homecoming is this Friday, and staff and students here in the middle school are enjoying dress up days during Homecoming week as well ..... it's a Western Week, and today's theme is ..... GOLD RUSH!! Teacher's assistant Mrs. Smith and 7th grade student Ezekiel T .. they GOT THE MEMO!!!

Congratulations to our 8th grade softball players, who finished their middle school careers tonight in home games against Kingfisher. We've enjoyed watching these girls play ball the last several years, and are excited to continue following them, right into high school softball! Big things are in store ...... best of luck, ladies, and thank you to the teammates, coaches, managers, and families who helped them reach this milestone.

This week's staff/teacher feature is on Mrs. Lasha Claborn. Mrs. Claborn is the 4th-8th grade counselor for BES and BMS. She has been in education for 7 years and this is her second year at Bethany. Before she made a career change to education, she worked in mental health and substance abuse for 12 years.

Mrs. Claborn enjoys:

🍭Snack: love salty and sweet and when those are combined even better.
🏀Sports team: OKC THUNDER
☕Drink: Coffee or flavored water
🛄Vacation place: anywhere, I love to experience new places and their culture!
🎦Hobbies: Watch movies/tv and sports but love to read as well.
🐋Dream career if not a teacher: I always wanted to be an animal trainer specifically at Seaworld!!
🐶Family/pet details (optional): I am married to my college sweetheart, Ryan, and we have one son, Brody. Our french bulldog, Ellie, is our baby girl and is treated like royalty.

“I absolutely love working with middle schoolers. Seeing them come in as such babies and growing not only academically but physically and emotional. I enjoy just having the day to day conversation and listening to what they are passionate about.”

Fun fact about Mrs. Claborn: This summer she went ziplining in Costa Rica, which was above the tree canopy at almost 700 feet up and hiked along several hanging bridges (the longest and highest).

We are so happy to have Mrs. Claborn here, helping our middle school students for the second year in a row!!

Just a reminder that Monday, 9/22, is a professional day for staff and faculty, and there will be NO SCHOOl for students. Thank you and enjoy your three-day weekend!

Congratulations to our 8th grade volleyball team for winning the silver bracket in last week's OKC Storm tournament. They played six games over the course of ten hours on Friday, and beat the Wichita Defenders to bring home the trophy! Great job, ladies, managers, and cooaches! ::photo provided by head coach Kali Bernhard