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July 10, 2026July 15, 2026

Summer is full of “Meet the Principal” events with Mrs. Kloss

On Tuesday, July 7, more than 30 Slingerlands students and their families attended a “Meet the Principal” event, where they met and mingled with new Slingerlands principal Kate Kloss. Kloss comes to Slingerlands from Elsmere Elementary School. Students of all grade levels, including those new to the school from rezoned neighborhoods, enjoyed getting to know …

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July 10, 2026

Is your child interested in fall sports?

Is your child interested in fall sports this year? If so, you will want to note important dates and information below. Interscholastic Sports – Fall 2026 Cheerleading, Varsity Cross Country, Modified & Varsity Field Hockey, Modified, JV & Varsity Football, Modified, JV & Varsity Golf (Boys), JV & Varsity Golf (Girls), Varsity Soccer (Boys), Mod …

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July 7, 2026

District mourns passing of BCHS student Gianna Ida-Smith

Dear BC staff and families: It is with deep sorrow that I write to inform you that a BC student, Gianna Ida-Smith, who would have been a sophomore at Bethlehem Central High School in the fall, passed away this morning, July 7, 2026. Gianna had been undergoing treatment for cancer since earlier this year. Gianna …

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July 7, 2026

Hamagrael School Supply Lists, 2026-27

The 2026-27 school year at Hamagrael Elementary School begins on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. There are two ways to stock up on school supplies for the new year: Option 1: EduKit Preorder Hamagrael Elementary School has teamed up with EduKit for the 2026-27 school year, offering you an easy and convenient back-to-school shopping solution. Get …

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July 6, 2026July 10, 2026

School Zone Reminder and Summer Office Hours

School zone traffic The BCSD’s Extended School Year (ESY) program is held at Eagle Elementary School from July 6 through Aug. 14. During the program, school buses will be on the road and school zone speed limits around Eagle are in effect. Please use extra caution when driving and watch for students entering and exiting …

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July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Annual notice: Districtwide safety plan for 2026-27

Please note that the information below is an annual requirement. The Districtwide Safety Plan is a general plan filed each year by the district that outlines the district’s response to emergencies. Pursuant to NYSED Commissioner’s Regulation 155.17 (e) (3), the Bethlehem Central School District is making the district-wide safety plan available for public comment prior …

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July 1, 2026

Student athlete honored by Board of Education

At its July 1 meeting, the BC Board of Education recognized Bethlehem Central student-athlete Brianna Fabian for her outstanding accomplishments on the lacrosse field. Fabian was presented with an Eagle pin by Board of Education President Holly Dellenbaugh and Superintendent Jody Monroe in recognition of her achievement. Fabian, a member of the BC’s girls lacrosse …

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June 27, 2026June 27, 2026

Congratulations, BCHS Class of 2026!

On Saturday, June 27, a class of 323 students from Bethlehem Central High School received diplomas at a commencement ceremony held at the MVP Arena in downtown Albany. It was a joyous event for the members of the class of 2026, their families, friends, teachers, staff, administrators and members of the Board of Education. Principal …

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June 27, 2026June 28, 2026

Post-grad plans for the Class of 2026

What do our newest alumni have planned for themselves? Many members of the graduating class of 2026 recently shared their plans for after graduation. If you would like to be included in this list, please email JoEllen Gardner at jgardner@bethlehemschools.org. Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Arash Hossain Bard College Berlin Quinn Knaub Binghamton University Ana Paul …

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June 26, 2026July 1, 2026

BCHS Odyssey of the Mind team honored by Board of Education

The BC Board of Education recognized the BCHS Odyssey of the Mind team during its June 17 meeting, celebrating the team’s outstanding performance at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. The team of seven students traveled to Iowa State University in May and earned an impressive sixth-place finish in the Odyssey of the Mind …

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