With all eyes on outer space this spring, elementary students across the district have been buzzing with excitement as they prepare to welcome author Stacy McAnulty to their schools later this month. McAnulty is an award-winning children’s book author and a BC graduate. The engineer-turned-writer has authored dozens of books popular with students in grades …
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At its April 15 meeting, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education appointed Laura Rosa and Sarah Laster as interim leaders of the district’s special education department. The appointments follow the recent retirement announcement of the department’s current director, Douglas Morrissey. Rosa, who is currently the assistant director of special education, will assume the role of …
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Students at Bethlehem Central High School have launched a fundraising effort to overhaul the garden courtyard at the high school, dedicating it to the late Madame Michèle Atallah, a beloved French teacher who passed away last fall. The courtyard, which is adjacent to the Counseling Center at the school, would be opened for student use. …
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Special book displays have been appearing throughout April in BC’s school libraries, helping students see, understand, and appreciate one another while celebrating Neurodiversity and Autism Awareness Month. Library media specialists in each school have created library displays with books intended to spark conversation and help students of all ages better understand neurodiversity and autism. The …
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The Bethlehem Central School District plans to partner with TSL Adventures to provide a universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) program for up to 105 four-year-olds during the 2026-27 school year. UPK is a free program open to district families with children who will be four years old by Dec. 1, 2026 (children born between Dec. 2, 2021 …
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Nearly 100 colleges and universities will be represented at the Spring 2026 BCHS Spring College Fair on Monday, April 20 from 10 am to 12 noon. The College Fair will be held in Gym B at Bethlehem Central High School. Students are encouraged to attend. Spring 2026 Bethlehem College Fair Date: Monday, April 20, 2025 …
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The BCSD Green Team is excited to take part in the Town of Bethlehem’s 2026 Spring Recycle Fest on Saturday, April 25 at Elm Avenue Park! The 2026 Town of Bethlehem Spring Recycle Fest is co-sponsored by: Town of Bethlehem Bethlehem Central School District Green Team Delmar Farmers Market Grassroot Givers Bethlehem Police Department and the DEA …
Bethlehem High School students in the Advanced Spanish Honors class recently took a break from their regular classrooms to take part in a fully immersive language and cultural experience at UAlbany. Hosted by the university’s Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures in partnership with the UAlbany in the High School program, Immersion Day brings students …
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The Bethlehem Central Board of Education has adopted a $119.8 million budget proposal for the 2026–27 school year. If approved by voters on May 19, the plan would maintain all current student programs while keeping the tax levy within the tax cap. The Board approved the proposal at its April 1 meeting, following several budget …
This page will be updated as needed. What is Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)? UPK is a state- and federally funded prekindergarten program offered to families at no charge. UPK provides interested families with a developmentally appropriate program that aligns with the New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards to help four-year-olds prepare for kindergarten. The school district …
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