700 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4921

Office Hours: 7:30a-4p

Principal
Charles Abba

Assistant Principal
Scott Landry
 

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BCHS student lights up the stage

Captivating audiences with a performance of a sonnet and monologue from Shakespeare, Dan Light, a student of Julie Heller at BCHS, placed as a semi-finalist at the 29th annual English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition. READ MORE »

NCTE honors BCHS juniors for excellent writing talent

The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) recently honored BCHS juniors Alisa White and Philip Groenwegen for their exceptional writing talent. READ MORE »

Third Quarter Honor and Merit Rolls announced

Big congratulations to all of the high school students who made the honor and merit rolls for the third quarter of the school year. Well-done and keep up your hard work! View the lists here [PDF].

Preparation for Senior Class activities underway

Preparations for Senior Class end-of-year activities are underway. Click here for a list of the activities, dates and prerequisites for participation [PDF].

Quarter 3 Report Cards Available

Report cards for 3rd quarter are now available on BC@Home.

June exam schedule now available

The Bethlehem Central High School June 2012 final exam schedule is available here [PDF].

BC Names New High School Principal

Scott Landry, assistant principal at Bethlehem Central High School, will be the school’s new principal, effective July 1. READ MORE »

Sign up for your senior portrait

Attention, juniors: Smile, it is almost senior portrait time. Carlyn Studios will be at the school outside of the cafeteria on May 21-24 for you to sign up for your senior portrait. You may also call the studio for an appointment at 518-372-4500. Portraits are taken at the High School over the summer.

Cole Porter’s 'Anything Goes' comes to the BCHS Stage

BCHS' Stage 700 presents "Anything Goes," a classic musical set in 1934 to the lyrics and music of Cole Porter. Come share in the humor, romance and intrigue on the boat S.S. America. Show times are March 29, 30 and 31 at 7 p.m. and April 1 at 2 p.m. in the BCHS Auditorium, 700 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Tickets are $8 for seniors, students and military and $10 for adults. VIEW PHOTO GALLERY »

Q3 Interim reports available

Q3 Interim reports for BCHS students are now up on BC@Home.
Click here to access your BC@Home account.

Photo Gallery: Students' posters promote
March 23 benefit concert at BCMS

Posters designed by Bethlehem Central High School Ad Agency students are promoting the Friday, March 23, benefit concert at the BCMS auditorium.  VIEW PHOTO GALLERY »

BCHS student wins InvestWrite Competition

BCHS Economics teacher Jason Majewski asked his students to participate in an investment writing competition for extra credit in the fall. Well, BCHS student Chris Shaw not only earned the extra credit, but wound up earning the top spot statewide in the Investwrite essay competition. READ MORE »

BC students head to National History Bowl

A group of Bethlehem students are headed to Washington, D.C. to compete in the National Championships of the high school level National History Bowl and National History Bee. READ MORE »

Science Bowl team going back to DC

The team won the right to represent Upstate New York in Washington from April 26 to April 30 at the National Science Bowl and went undefeated in 11 matches to capture the regional championship held at the GE R&D in Niskayuna on March 3.
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‘OASIS’ Club to run anti-bullying program for 9th graders

The Bethlehem Central High School OASIS Club is an anti-bullying/tolerance program that will help to raise awareness and provide strategies for students to combat bullying and harassment both in school and in the community. Beginning on March 12, the 9th grade class will be attending small assemblies in the auditorium. Each freshman student will attend one assembly that will be held during home room and run through first period. Students will be dismissed in time to attend their period 2 class. These assemblies will be facilitated by Kate Burkart and Ryan St. John, two of the High School Counselors. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support.

Junior Family Night aids in college planning process

The counseling center hosted its annual Junior Family Night on Monday, Feb. 6. Parents and students attended various workshops on topics such as Resume Writing, the College Interview and the Two-Year College Option, to name a few. Below are the presentations from both the Financial Aid and College Application Process workshops for you to reference.

Financial Aid Presentation [PDF]
College Application Process [PDF]

Rockers Ten Year Vamp work with BCHS students
on March 23 benefit concert

BCHS students recently learned about the music industry from high-energy rock band Ten Year Vamp, this year’s featured guest for the BCBC concert at BCMS on March 23. Once again, Ad Agency and Business of Music students will handle the concert promotion, ticketing and other responsibilities.  VIEW PHOTO GALLERY »

Second Quarter Honor and Merit Rolls announced

Big congratulations to all of the high school students who made the honor and merit rolls for the second quarter of the school year. Well-done and keep up your hard work! View the lists here [PDF].

BCHS students earn medals at Science Olympiad

The BCHS Science Olympiad team did very well in the Regional Olympiad held at St. Rose on Saturday, Feb. 4. READ MORE »

Still time to order a yearbook

If you have not order a book yet, you can still order one on line until May 10, 2012. Visit http://www.jostensyearbooks.com and follow the instruction.

Bethlehem students to embark on Asian Tour with ESYO

Ten Bethlehem students will join the Empire State Youth Orchestras as it tours Asia this summer for the first time in the orchestra's history. READ MORE »

Students' work selected for High School Regional Art Exhibition

The works of four Bethlehem Central High School students have been selected for the 13th Annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition. READ MORE »

Graduation Celebration plans underway

One of the highlights of the Bethlehem Central High School graduation season for the past 20 years has been "Graduation Celebration", an all-night, alcohol-free party following graduation. READ MORE »

Transition Night presentation available

For parents with children entering Bethlehem Central High School next fall, the presentation given at the January 17 Transition Night is available here [PDF].

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. READ MORE »

2012-13 Curriculum Handbook now available

Important dates for course selection are coming up quickly. Homeroom teachers will 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].

First Quarter Honor Roll Announced

Big congratulations to all of the high school students who made the honor rolls for the first quarter of the school year. Well-done and keep up your hard work! VIEW HONOR ROLL LISTS »

Quilting for a cause: Fashion and Fiber students doing needlework for the needy

Students in Mrs. Segal’s Fashion and Fiber class are not only learning how to quilt, but about teamwork and community service as well. Over the next two weeks, students will be making quilts for those affected by the recent storms and flooding or otherwise in need. READ MORE » or VIEW PHOTO GALLERY »

BCHS Handbook for 2011-12 Available Online

Students and parents are encouraged to read the handbook. It is available here in format where you can view information by topic, or download the entire document as a PDF.

Social Studies dept. planning trip to New Zealand and Australia next spring

The Social Studies department is offering a tremendous opportunity to visit the land down under. LEARN MORE »

More High School News

• BC holds Junior Iron Chef Competition

• BC grad takes it ‘From the Top’

• BCHS student honored for outstanding writing

• Lab School holds Autumn Festival to benefit Albany Med

• Homecoming at BCHS [Photo Gallery]

 

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