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BCHS students share stories, culture and cuisine for Hispanic Heritage Month

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, students at Bethlehem High School have been spreading joy, culture and cuisine with their classmates and with younger students across the district. Members of the high school’s Spanish Honor Society and ALANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Native American & Allies) club traveled to each of the district’s five elementary schools to …

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BCMS Picture Days are Oct. 14-15

Picture days at BCMS is scheduled for: Tuesday, Oct. 14 Wednesday, Oct. 15 Schedule TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14th WILL BE A “B” DAY 6TH Grade Patroon Students 6TH Grade Hudson Students 7TH Grade students who have PE on “B” days 8TH Grade students who have PE on “B” days WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15th WILL BE AN “A” …

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Go Home Early Drill is Oct. 10

The Bethlehem Central School District will conduct the annual Go Home Early Drill on FRIDAY, October 10, 2025. All schools will dismiss 15 minutes earlier than their regular dismissal on Friday. There will be no late buses at BCMS or BCHS. All students will travel home the same way they do every day. Parents who …

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Visit the Special Education PTA (SEPTA) website and become a member

A new Bethlehem Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) was officially chartered by the New York State PTA on June 17, 2025. Founded by several dozen dedicated parents and faculty members, Bethlehem SEPTA is committed to fostering strong partnerships among families, educators, administrators, existing PTAs, and the wider community to support students receiving special education …

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Glenmont PTA minutes – 2024-25

The following are archived meeting minutes from the 2024-25 school year from the Glenmont PTA: June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024

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Become a member of the Bethlehem Music Association

A message from the Bethlehem Music Association (BMA)… Bethlehem Central School District is the proud home of an outstanding music department composed of 16 music teachers, over 35 music performing ensembles and more than 4000 students from kindergarten through grade 12! The Bethlehem Music Association (BMA) is the “booster club” for this amazing music program. …

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No school Thursday, Oct. 2

There will be no school for students on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in observance of Yom Kippur. Offices will be open. Classes will resume on Friday, Oct. 3.

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Oct. 6: Take the first step to becoming a bus driver (starting at $25.73/hr)

Thinking of a new career or a return to work post-retirement? Consider joining the BC Transportation Team and work for the top school district in the Capital Region. We are hiring bus drivers, starting at $25.73/hour. Prospective Bus Drivers Not sure about driving a bus? Try it for yourself. You can TEST DRIVE a school bus or …

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Aspen to be offline Friday evening, Oct. 3

On Friday, October 3, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Aspen student information system and parent portal will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your understanding and patience!

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Families needing financial support throughout the school year

A message from BCSD Superintendent Jody Monroe: Dear BC Parent/Guardian: Inflation and economic uncertainties since the Covid-19 pandemic have made financial hardship more common for families everywhere. As a school district, we offer support in several ways throughout the year for BC families who may need assistance when it comes to paying for school-related activities …

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