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90 Adams Place
Delmar, NY 12054
Tel: (518) 439-7481
Fax: (518) 475-0352

Dr. Thomas Douglas
Superintendent

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2011-12 Events Calendar

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Grades 3-8 State Testing Dates Available

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Flu Information

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Seasonal flu guide for parents.

Spring 2012 Driver Education

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Employee HazCom Online Training

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Free and Reduced Price Meals Program

Application for 2011-12

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What does a school administrator do?

The roles and responsibilities of a school administrator are varied and complex, with no day ever quite like the other. READ MORE »

Video: BCMS students rehearse Guys and Dolls Jr.

Bethlehem Middle School students are hard at work preparing for their production of Guys and Dolls Jr. WATCH THE VIDEO »

BCHS junior Jamie Rosen named delegate
to Senate Youth Program

Bethlehem Central High School student Jamie Rosen has been selected as one of two delegates from New York to the 50th Anniversary United States Senate Youth Program, a rare honor for a junior.
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Photo Gallery: District welcomes Chinese delegation

Bethlehem had some special guests in attendance at its varsity boys basketball game versus Shenendehowa last week: a delegation of 29 students and eight administrators from Tianjin High School 41 in China. VIEW THE PHOTO GALLERY »  

Spring 2012 Continuing Education brochure is available

The Spring 2012 Continuing Education brochure is available here as a PDF. The brochure will also be mailed to district residents.

Superintendent embarks on ‘Listening Tour’ as part of entry plan

Dr. Thomas Douglas, who took over as Superintendent of Schools at Bethlehem Central School District on Jan. 1, has commenced a Listening Tour of the district as part of his entry plan, a copy of which can be found here [PDF]. READ MORE »

Story Pirates enthrall Elsmere kids

Elsmere Elementary was sacked by The Story Pirates last week, who brought with them their own unique brand of improvisational storytelling and engaging entertainment. READ MORE »

New midterm schedule offers more instructional time

A new midterm schedule for students of Bethlehem Central High School is designed to further the district’s mission to offer more in-seat instructional time and less down time in the school calendar.
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2012-13 Curriculum Handbook now available

Important dates for course selection are coming up quickly. Homeroom teachers distribute the 2012-13 course selection worksheet on Monday, Jan. 30, and group counseling sessions will be held in early February. Completed course selection sheets, signed by parents, are to be returned to the homeroom teacher on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Download the 2012-13 Curriculum Handbook here [PDF].

Grades 3-8 testing calendar announced

The New York State Education Department has increased testing time, the number of questions asked and has added a day to the English Language Arts exam in its revised 2012 Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Testing Program, announced in late December. READ MORE »

High School Transition Course Selection

Middle School Counselors presented to the 8th grade students on the 9th grade course selection process. Course selection sheets came home to parents on Jan. 6 and should be returned to the Middle School Counseling offices by Friday, Feb. 3.

Business Offices have moved to the High School

The Bethlehem Central School District’s Business Offices have moved to the high school. READ MORE »

District offers 'tax cap' resource

During the coming months, the Bethlehem Central School District will begin the process of formulating a proposed spending plan for the 2012-2013 school year. A dramatic change in the budget development process comes in the form of the state’s new tax levy cap legislation, so the Bethlehem Central School District has established an online resource to aid residents in navigating this new aspect to the budget process. READ MORE »

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