A team of seven Bethlehem Central High School students earned a sixth-place finish in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, May 27-30, ending a successful season with a top ten finish among the best teams from around the globe. The team traveled to Iowa State University to compete against teams from across the United …
Students, colleagues, family, and friends of the late Michèle Atallah gathered at Bethlehem Central High School on Friday, May 29, to celebrate the opening of a newly renovated courtyard, memorial garden, and bench dedicated to the beloved French teacher who passed away from cancer in the fall of 2025. Atallah had taught at the high …
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At the end of every school year, the school district celebrates longtime faculty and staff who have or will be retiring. This year, 27 employees with combined service totaling 622 years will leave BC after long careers serving the children and families of the Bethlehem Central School District. On Thursday, May 28, a reception was …
At Bethlehem Central High School, many students are making a difference at school and in the community. Throughout the school year, these students are recognized for displaying character strengths that make them role models among their peers. Congratulations to the group of students recognized recently as the school’s “Be the Change” recipients for April and …
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Seal of Biliteracy The Bethlehem Central High School Class of 2026 will include 68 New York State Seal of Biliteracy recipients! The NYS Seal of Biliteracy is an award that formally recognizes students who have attained a high level of proficiency in two or more world languages (one of which must be English) by high …
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At the June 3 Board of Education meeting, school district officials will propose a capital construction timeline resulting from this year’s approval of a $60 million facilities improvement project. The timeline includes plans for the temporary relocation of Elsmere students and staff for part of the 2027-28 school year. The Board meeting will be held …
Regents and final exams will be held at Bethlehem Central High School in June. Exam days are scheduled for June 9–10 and June 17–23. There are no regular classes on exam days. Students who are not taking exams on June 9–10 may choose to attend review sessions; a schedule for these sessions will be shared …
The Gladys E. Newell Chapter of the National Honor Society at Bethlehem Central High School welcomed 83 new members during a ceremony on Tuesday evening, May 26. The induction ceremony celebrated students who exemplify the four pillars of the National Honor Society: scholarship, character, leadership and service. Photo highlights from Tuesday’s ceremony can be found …
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Four Bethlehem Central High School seniors took part in the annual Capital Region BOCES National Signing Day by signing letters of intent to work in the skilled trades for local businesses and trade unions, and/or continue their training through apprenticeships and college programs. They included: Nicholas Frost, Building Trades, Bethlehem, Local 2 Bricklayers/Euro Tile & …
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A team of 31 BC employees laced up for the 2026 CDPHP Workforce Challenge last Thursday, representing the district in one of the Capital Region’s largest annual road races. The 3.5 mile run/walk brought together thousands of participants representing workplaces from across the region. BC staff showed strong team spirit throughout the event, sporting matching …
