Spectrum News highlights BC lesson on cooking, culture and history

“It’s about food, love and culture.” That’s what Kizzy Williams — known to students at Bethlehem Central High School as Chef Allie B — had to say when asked why teaching Black History through food is so meaningful.  “Food brings a community together,” said Williams, the owner of Allie B’s Cozy Kitchen in Albany.  Williams …

Leadership changes on the way for 2024-25

Two Bethlehem Central High School assistant principals will move to new leadership roles beginning in the 2024-25 school year. Jim Smith has been appointed K-12 supervisor of social studies and business education; Nicole Conway will move from her assistant principal role at the high school to the same position at the middle school. Smith will …

BC senior named U.S. Presidential Scholar Program candidate

Fay Hu, a graduating senior at Bethlehem Central High School, has been named a candidate in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Approximately 5,000 candidates nationwide were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools this year. Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is one of the highest honors …

Two BCSD students chosen to participate in national poster contest

Three BCSD students placed in the New York Association of Pupil Transportation’s statewide poster contest, and two will be entered into the American School Bus Council’s national competition. Bethlehem students were invited to submit poster entries illustrating the theme, “Driving Safely Into the Future” to be judged by the BC Transportation Department. Winning entries from …

2023-24 School Climate Survey Results

The Bethlehem Central School District’s 2023-24 School Climate Survey results are in. More than 600 people participated in the survey. The 78-question survey included responses about school safety, facilities, peer relations, social and emotional support, alcohol and drug use, and school discipline. The 2023-24 survey was open from January 8-26. “A strong school community naturally …

BCHS Hygiene Drive to benefit homeless

Bethlehem Central High School’s Lab School will collect hygiene items to benefit the Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless. The Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless in Albany provides services to homeless and at-risk individuals and families. IPH supports year-round and seasonal emergency shelters, a housing program, and community-based programs that include a drop-in center as well …