BLYTHEWOOD – The new Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School appears to rise out of the rubble of the former Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School, which was being demolished and cleared off the grounds days before the new school opened on Wednesday. The 137,000 square foot new facility sits on 19 acres behind where the former BH-E school stood. The […]
Blythewood to celebrate Black History Month Feb. 26 & 27
February 17, 2022 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood will celebrate Black History Month on Feb. 26 & 27, beginning in the historic gymnasium at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary school and culminating with a community program at Doko Meadows. Sponsored by the Blythewood Historical Society, this year’s theme will be ‘Honoring the Legacy & Heritage of Bethel-Hanberry High School 1946-1970 & Beyond’ The […]
‘81-’90 BHE alums set to say good-bye Jan. 27
January 20, 2022 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – As the time approaches to say a final farewell to the current Bethel-Hanberry Elementary school building, the district is inviting all former students and employees back to walk the halls and visit old classrooms one last time prior to the school’s demolition. Alums from the years 1981 through 1990 are invited to walk […]
B-HE sets dates for alums’ goodbyes
October 21, 2021 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – As the time approaches to say a final farewell to the current Bethel-Hanberry Elementary school building, the district is inviting all former students and employees back to walk the halls and visit old classrooms one last time prior to the school’s demolition. While a new building is being constructed adjacent to the current […]
Under Construction
September 30, 2021 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – The new Bethel-Hanberry Elementary school under construction on 19 acres along Boney Road behind the current Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School, is on schedule to open in August, 2022, Will Anderson, the Chief Operations Officer of Richland School District Two reported to council Monday night. The rear section of the 137,000 square foot elementary school […]
Richland 2 seeks COA for new B-HE school
October 29, 2020 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood’s Board of Architectural Review (BAR) was scheduled to hear a project manager for the proposed new Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School appeal to the BAR for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the school at 5 p.m., Wednesday afternoon, shortly after press time. The proposed project is located on approximately 19 acres along Boney Road […]
PC finalizes class 1 vote on B-HE gym
September 24, 2020 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – After voting 4-1 on Sept 8, to defer a recommendation to town council regarding the designation of Bethel-Hanberry gymnasium as a class 1 historic property, the planning commission reversed that vote on Sept. 14 during a special called meeting. At issue during the Sept. 8 meeting was a request on the agenda to […]
Holland named new BHE principal
August 27, 2020 By Leave a Comment
COLUMBIA — At a regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday, August 11, 2020, Superintendent Dr. Baron R. Davis recommended and the Richland Two Board of Trustees approved the selection of Shannon Holland as principal of Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School Holland is well-known at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School. She has spent the past four years serving as assistant principal […]
BHE student brings cheer to teacher
April 2, 2020 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – Maci King, a first grade student at Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School, placed a sign in her teacher’s front yard on behalf of her class. Pictured left, Maci greets her teacher, Patricia Mack, with a balloon, stuffed animal and well wishes.
Gardner named Elementary Counselor of the Year
February 27, 2020 By Leave a Comment
BLYTHEWOOD – Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School counselor Terina Gardner was named the Elementary School Counselor of the Year by the Palmetto State School Counselor Association, an esteemed recognition for the profession of school counseling. Nominees are judged on the basis of their professional experiences and successful school counseling program development. Gardner has worked as a school […]
