National Honor Society welcomes 83 new members

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 …

Four BCHS students sign letters of intent to join skilled workforce

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 & …

2026 Workforce Challenge Recap & Results

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 …

Two student-athletes named to All-State team

Congratulations to junior Lily Griesbach and sophomore Elizabeth Kearney for being honored by the New York State Sportswriters Association as members of the All-State Girls Basketball Team. The duo was ​instrumental ​in this year’s successful ​season that saw the team advance to the NYS ​championship game. Being named to an All-State basketball team is a significant honor that recognizes …

Eagle welcomes back class of 2026 for senior assembly

On Tuesday, May 19, Eagle Elementary welcomed back members of the BCHS Class of 2026 for their Senior Assembly, a cherished Bethlehem tradition marking a full-circle moment before graduation. The gymnasium filled with cheers as current students, staff, and families celebrated the soon-to-be graduates’ return to the halls where it all began. Seniors reconnected with …

Leadership changes for 2026-27 to include principal shift between Elsmere and Slingerlands schools

As planning continues for the 2026-27 school year, several staff appointments and leadership changes are underway. These changes will include a principal leadership transition between Elsmere Elementary School and Slingerlands Elementary School, beginning in the new school year. Andrew Baker will serve as principal of Elsmere, and Kate Kloss will assume the role of principal …

Kyle Roberts appointed as K-12 supervisor of physical education, health and athletics

At its meeting on May 20, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education appointed Kyle Roberts as the district’s supervisor of physical education, health and athletics.  In the new role, Roberts will oversee all K-12 instruction in physical education and health education across all seven schools. He will also supervise intramurals and modified-level athletics and will …

Changes ahead for Special Education at BC

At its May 20 meeting, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education approved several changes designed to strengthen special education programming and create more equitable, consistent support for students across the district. The Board appointed McKenzie Barrett as the district’s Secondary 6-12 CSE Chair and created three new positions that will support special education (two full-time …