IMPORTANT: BCHS to dismiss at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7

Bethlehem Central High School (BCHS) will dismiss all students early on Friday, November 7, at 10:30 a.m. This early dismissal will accommodate a large number of staff and students expected to attend a scheduled Celebration of Life honoring longtime BCHS French teacher Michele Atallah, who passed away on Sunday, November 2. The early dismissal applies to BCHS …

Girls varsity field hockey team is Section II champion

The Bethlehem girls varsity field hockey team captured the Section II Class A championship on Sunday, Nov. 2, with a 1-0 victory over Guilderland. The win marks the program’s second sectional title, and first since 2022. The team, led by head coach Dawn Austin and assistant coach Kerrigan Roth, entered the tournament as the No. …

District mourns longtime BCHS French teacher Michele Atallah

The Bethlehem Central School District community is mourning the loss of longtime BC educator Michele Atallah. The beloved Bethlehem Central High School French teacher passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, after a battle with cancer. Known for her commitment to excellence, Michele Atallah was regarded for her love of teaching, her passion for the …