Archive for November, 2020

Nov. 30: Two additional positive COVID cases
The Bethlehem Central School District was informed today, Monday, Nov. 30, of two confirmed cases of COVID-19: one at the high school and another at the middle school. In both cases, the individuals who tested positive are in isolation and will not return to school until cleared by the Albany County Department of Health. The […]

Nov. 28: Positive COVID case at BCHS
Update Nov. 29: The Albany County Department of Health has determined that dates of possible exposure related to this case were Nov. 18, Nov. 19 and Nov. 20. The Bethlehem Central School District was notified today, Saturday, Nov. 28, of a positive case of COVID-19 at Bethlehem Central High School. The district is working this evening with the Albany […]

Positive COVID case at Glenmont
The Bethlehem Central School District was notified today, Saturday, Nov. 28, that a member of the Glenmont School community has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual who tested positive is currently in isolation and will not return to school until they are cleared by the Health Department. As part of its case investigation, the Albany […]

An important update from Superintendent Jody Monroe
The following is a message for families from Superintendent Jody Monroe: Dear BC parent/guardian: I hope that you had a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. As we make the most of the holiday weekend safely, I wanted to provide you with some important reminders and a look ahead as we monitor and respond to COVID-19 developments […]

Thanksgiving holiday updates

As the school district heads into a Thanksgiving Break unlike any other, please note this important calendar information and updates.

BCHS to remain all-virtual through Dec. 4 after new COVID case
The Bethlehem Central School District was notified today, Friday, Nov. 27, of a positive case of COVID-19 at Bethlehem Central High School. In its investigation, the Albany County Department of Health has determined there was potential exposure at school related to this case. The date of possible exposure at the high school was Monday, November […]

BCMS Patroon 8 will go remote after confirmed COVID case at MS
Update Nov. 24: Due to the quarantine of teachers on the Patroon 8 team, all Patroon 8 students will stay in remote learning through Thursday, Dec. 3. All other BCMS students will continue with in-person instruction as scheduled. The Bethlehem Central School District was informed today, Sunday, Nov. 22, of a confirmed case of COVID-19 […]

Important COVID-19 updates; new case at BCHS
On Tuesday, November 24, the Bethlehem Central School District learned that a member of the Bethlehem Central High School community has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the 16th case linked to the high school. There have been a total of 20 confirmed cases of COVID-19 identified districtwide. The individual who tested positive has not […]

Thanksgiving and holiday travel advisory
To help the district maintain a healthy learning environment for students, please adhere to the CDC holiday guidelines and the New York State travel advisory. Families who must travel over the Thanksgiving break should be aware of the state-mandated requirements for a return to school: Travel Flow Chart – When Can My Child Return to School?

HS to be remote Tuesday, Nov. 24 with new positive COVID case
The Bethlehem Central School District was notified today, Monday, Nov. 23, of a positive case of COVID-19 at Bethlehem Central High School. The district is working this evening with the Albany County Department of Health on its case investigation and contact tracing. As a precaution, while contact tracing begins, all students at Bethlehem Central High […]