The Budget Vote and Annual Board of Education Election will be held at Bethlehem Central High School on Tuesday, May 20 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Gym A. To vote, you must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the Bethlehem Central School District for at least …
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On Tuesday, May 20, while adults participate in the annual school budget vote and board election, our K-5 students have their own important decision to make! K-5 students will have the opportunity to cast their votes to choose new recess gear for the elementary schools! This year, students will be choosing between two fun options: …
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A school bus purchase proposition will be on the ballot on May 20. The bus proposition would allow the district to replace aging school buses. The plan is to purchase six vehicles, including three large 70-passenger diesel buses and three small 24-passenger gas-powered buses for student transportation, at a cost not to exceed $814,770. Approximately …
A separate proposition will appear on the ballot seeking to establish a 2025 Capital Reserve Fund, up to $30 million. Reserve funds are separate accounts set up to finance various district expenses and serve as voter-approved savings accounts that are used for specific purposes. A capital reserve fund allows the district to set aside money …
A plan with a tax levy increase of just over one percent On May 20, voters in the Bethlehem Central School District will consider a proposed budget of $116.6 million for the 2025-26 school year, which includes a tax levy increase of 1.12%. The proposed tax levy increase of 1.12%, amounting to $820,000, is lower …
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At its April 23 meeting, the BC Board of Education recognized several student-athletes for their accomplishments. Each student was presented with an Eagle pin in recognition of their achievements by Board of Education President Holly Dellenbaugh and Superintendent Jody Monroe. BC winter sports teams enjoyed a remarkable season, marked by outstanding accomplishments. Rummers excelled, setting …
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More than 40 middle school students were honored recently for being peer role models. These students have demonstrated outstanding character traits and are working hard to create a positive school climate. Congratulations to these students! Mahya Alawy Margeaux Alhart Zachary Anna Bria Babin Quinn Barry Deen Chowdhry Natalie Conley Massimo Cubello Grant Dangler Aubrey Deeb …
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Congratulations to Veer Williams and Mahmud Zamamiri!
What is Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)? UPK is a state and federally-funded prekindergarten program offered to families free of charge. UPK provides interested families with a developmentally appropriate program that aligns with the New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards to help four-year-olds prepare for kindergarten. The school district is partnering with two community-based organizations, TSL Adventures …
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Bethlehem Central High School junior Laurel Muench’s digital art piece, “La Quinta Pared” (The Fifth Wall), was published in the March 2025 issue of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica magazine, Albricias. Inspired by a video exploring the concept of the fifth wall in media—an extension of the well-known fourth wall that separates performers from the audience—Muench …
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