Donate food, gently used backpacks to the BC Backpack Program

The BC Weekend Backpack program provides supplemental food to more than 80 students each week. Currently, the program needs donations of backpacks and non-perishable food items. Donations may be dropped off at any one of the district’s seven schools between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 29. Backpacks: Please consider donating a gently …

BCHS announces schedule of upcoming shows, auditions

Theatre Without a Net (TWON) is proud to announce its 2025-26 season lineup, as well as upcoming auditions for its fall show: Little Women December 12-14, 2025 Adapted from the timeless novel by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women follows the coming-of-age journey of the March sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy. Set against the backdrop …

Eagle School Supply Lists 2025-26

The 2025-26 school year at Eagle Elementary School begins on Thursday, September 4, 2025.  Kindergarten Print or download Kindergarten supply list [PDF] 3 Boxes 24 crayons 1 Dz. #2 Ticonderoga Pencils, sharpened 1 Large pink eraser 12 Large Elmer’s Glue sticks 4 Dry erase markers (fine point) – Black Expo 2 Boxes of Crayola Washable …

Slingerlands welcomes back Class of 2025 for Senior Assembly

On Wednesday, June 11, Slingerlands Elementary welcomed back members of the BCHS Class of 2025 for their Senior Assembly, a cherished Bethlehem tradition.  Led by their former fifth-grade teachers, the seniors made their way through the familiar halls of Slingerlands, lined with cheering students holding handmade signs that read Slingerlands Loves You and Bethlehem Forever. …

BC sophomore wins bronze at NYS Esports Championship

Bethlehem Central High School sophomore Peyton Gray earned the bronze medal earlier this month at the 2025 ESSEF x PlayVS New York High School Esports Championship held at Syracuse University. Competing under the gamer tag MORI, Gray took home the bronze medal in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Solos bracket. His performance ranks him as …

Elsmere welcomes back the Class of 2025 for Senior Assembly

On Friday, June 6, Elsmere Elementary welcomed back members of the BCHS Class of 2025 for one final visit before graduation. The Senior Assembly is a heartwarming Bethlehem tradition that began at Elsmere. The gymnasium was buzzing with excitement as families of the Class of 2025 gathered where it all began. Current Elsmere students cheered …

BC junior recognized in Congressional Art Competition

Bethlehem Central High School junior Quinn Knaub has been recognized in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for New York’s 20th Congressional District.  Knaub’s original watercolor and ink piece, Living in Creativity, was awarded runner-up in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition and will be displayed in Congressman Paul Tonko’s district office for the next year. Knaub …

Eagle welcomes back Class of 2025 for Senior Assembly

On Friday, May 23, Eagle Elementary welcomed back members of the BCHS Class of 2025 for one final visit before graduation. The event marked the start of this year’s Senior Assemblies, a heartwarming Bethlehem tradition.  The gymnasium was vibrant with Eagle pride as current kindergarteners led the former Eagle students into the assembly where they …