Students, staff and special guests gathered at the school on Friday, Nov. 7 to honor active military members and veterans who are a very special part of the Slingerlands community. View photo album of the Slingerlands Veterans Day Assembly 2025. The program began with the presentation of colors by members of the American Legion Blanchard-Currey …
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At its meeting on Nov. 5, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education appointed Charles Voelker as Interim Assistant Director of athletics and wellness and Paul Jenkins as Interim K-12 academic supervisor of physical education, health and family and consumer science. Both bring extensive experience in athletics, school leadership, and student programming to their new interim …
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 …
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A Celebration of Life for BC French teacher Michele Atallah will be held on Friday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Thacher Park Visitor Center in Voorheesville. Madame Atallah, a beloved longtime World Language teacher at the high school, passed away on Sunday, November 2. The Celebration of Life, hosted by …
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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. …
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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 …
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Thinking of a new career or a return to work post-retirement? Consider joining the BC Transportation Team and work for the top school district in the Capital Region. We are hiring bus drivers, starting at $25.73/hour. Prospective Bus Drivers Not sure about driving a bus? Try it for yourself. You can TEST DRIVE a school bus or …
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On Tuesday, November 11, at 9 a.m., BCSD will host the fourth annual BC Spirit Run at Elm Avenue Park. The Spirit Run is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates community, friendship, and school pride on Veterans Day. Students and families from all five BC elementary schools will share in the fun as they run, …
Forty-two 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! Agam Amsterdamer Brynn Babic Morgan Bortis Sebastian Carrascal Paige Cartwright Charlotte Hruby Deen Chowdhry Tasneem Chowdhury Sophia Covey Alba DeBartolo Michael DiMola …
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The proposed 2025 Capital Project includes improvements and upgrades for every school in the district. A full list of project elements, by building, can be found below: Eagle Elementary School Elsmere Elementary School Glenmont Elementary School Hamagrael Elementary School Slingerlands Elementary School BCMS BCHS Transportation Operations & Maintenance Eagle Elementary School — Approx. 6.2% of …
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