June 3 Capital Bond Project update to include proposed construction timeline, impact

At the June 3 Board of Education meeting, school district officials will propose a capital construction timeline resulting from this year’s approval of a $60 million facilities improvement project. The timeline includes plans for the temporary relocation of Elsmere students and staff for part of the 2027-28 school year. The Board meeting will be held …

Four BCHS students sign letters of intent to join skilled workforce

Four Bethlehem Central High School seniors took part in the annual Capital Region BOCES National Signing Day by signing letters of intent to work in the skilled trades for local businesses and trade unions, and/or continue their training through apprenticeships and college programs. They included: Nicholas Frost, Building Trades, Bethlehem, Local 2 Bricklayers/Euro Tile & …

Two student-athletes named to All-State team

Congratulations to junior Lily Griesbach and sophomore Elizabeth Kearney for being honored by the New York State Sportswriters Association as members of the All-State Girls Basketball Team. The duo was ​instrumental ​in this year’s successful ​season that saw the team advance to the NYS ​championship game. Being named to an All-State basketball team is a significant honor that recognizes …

Leadership changes for 2026-27 to include principal shift between Elsmere and Slingerlands schools

As planning continues for the 2026-27 school year, several staff appointments and leadership changes are underway. These changes will include a principal leadership transition between Elsmere Elementary School and Slingerlands Elementary School, beginning in the new school year. Andrew Baker will serve as principal of Elsmere, and Kate Kloss will assume the role of principal …

Kyle Roberts appointed as K-12 supervisor of physical education, health and athletics

At its meeting on May 20, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education appointed Kyle Roberts as the district’s supervisor of physical education, health and athletics.  In the new role, Roberts will oversee all K-12 instruction in physical education and health education across all seven schools. He will also supervise intramurals and modified-level athletics and will …

Changes ahead for Special Education at BC

At its May 20 meeting, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education approved several changes designed to strengthen special education programming and create more equitable, consistent support for students across the district. The Board appointed McKenzie Barrett as the district’s Secondary 6-12 CSE Chair and created three new positions that will support special education (two full-time …

Regents Review Sessions – June 9 & 10 (No classes)

Four Regents Exams are scheduled to take place prior to the traditional June exam week. These early exams are scheduled for June 9-10. To ensure a smooth testing environment, please note the following adjustments to the school schedule: Class Cancellations: All regular classes are cancelled on Tuesday, June 9 and Wednesday, June 10. Optional Regents …

BC voters approve 2026-27 budget, elect three board members

Residents of the Bethlehem Central School District have approved a $119.8 million budget for the 2026-27 school year by a margin of 1,988 to 566, or approximately 78% in favor to 22% opposed. Voters also elected three candidates to serve on the Bethlehem Central Board of Education. They are: Meredith Moriarty, Holly Dellenbaugh and Sara …