Bethlehem Central High School has announced it is expanding late bus options for students in grades 9-12. The school will add a modified 3 p.m. bus run on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The new Weds/Thurs 3 p.m. buses will begin Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, and will serve the following areas:

• • Glenmont area (Rte. 124)
  • Elsmere area (Rte. 112)
  • Slingerlands area (Rte. 146)
  • Clarksville area (Rte. 151/Rte. 152) 

The buses will board at the Athletic entrance (Gym B)  of the high school

The new Wednesday and Thursday bus runs are in addition to the existing 3:45 late bus available to students Tuesday through Friday. The new 3 p.m. service is intended to provide students with additional opportunities to seek extra help, or to participate in extracurricular activities at school. 

The 3 p.m. BCHS bus run is a pilot project. Students must SIGN UP in the main office to take the 3 p.m. bus. Sign-up sheets will be available in the main office for the 3 p.m. late buses. A student must request the 3 p.m. late bus by 12 noon on the day of departure. No sign-ups are required for the existing 3:45 late bus.

Whether the BCHS service becomes permanent will depend on student interest levels, availability of bus drivers to staff the additional run, and the efficiency of the new service.