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Year: 2026

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Regents Review Sessions – June 9 & 10 (No classes)

Four Regents Exams are scheduled to take place prior to the traditional June exam week. These early exams are scheduled for June 9-10. To ensure a smooth testing environment, please note the following adjustments to the school schedule: Class Cancellations: All regular classes are cancelled on Tuesday, June 9 and Wednesday, June 10. Optional Regents …

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BCSD students earn regional, statewide honors in NYAPT poster contest

Five BCSD students earned top honors in the 2025-26 Capital Area New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) Poster Contest, with two students also receiving statewide recognition in the annual school bus safety competition. The contest invited students to create posters illustrating this year’s theme, “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes”. Student artwork was first judged locally …

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