Calling hours for Gianna Ida-Smith, who passed away on July 7, have been announced. Gianna’s family will receive visitors on Monday, July 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave, Delmar. The celebration of Gianna’s life will continue with a reception to be held at Martel’s Restaurant at Capital …
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Dear BC staff and families: It is with deep sorrow that I write to inform you that a BC student, Gianna Ida-Smith, who would have been a sophomore at Bethlehem Central High School in the fall, passed away this morning, July 7, 2026. Gianna had been undergoing treatment for cancer since earlier this year. Gianna …
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The 2026-27 school year at Hamagrael Elementary School begins on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. There are two ways to stock up on school supplies for the new year: Option 1: EduKit Preorder Hamagrael Elementary School has teamed up with EduKit for the 2026-27 school year, offering you an easy and convenient back-to-school shopping solution. Get …
Please note that the information below is an annual requirement. The Districtwide Safety Plan is a general plan filed each year by the district that outlines the district’s response to emergencies. Pursuant to NYSED Commissioner’s Regulation 155.17 (e) (3), the Bethlehem Central School District is making the district-wide safety plan available for public comment prior …
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On Saturday, June 27, a class of 323 students from Bethlehem Central High School received diplomas at a commencement ceremony held at the MVP Arena in downtown Albany. It was a joyous event for the members of the class of 2026, their families, friends, teachers, staff, administrators and members of the Board of Education. Principal …
What do our newest alumni have planned for themselves? Many members of the graduating class of 2026 recently shared their plans for after graduation. If you would like to be included in this list, please email JoEllen Gardner at jgardner@bethlehemschools.org. Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Arash Hossain Bard College Berlin Quinn Knaub Binghamton University Ana Paul …
The 92nd Commencement Exercises for Bethlehem Central High School will be held on Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m. at the MVP Arena in downtown Albany. Livestream Information The ceremony will also be livestreamed in cooperation with the arena. The livestream will be hosted on the BCSD Events Channel on YouTube and will begin at …
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Eight BCHS seniors celebrated tradition, culture and hopes for the future at with family, friends, teachers and staff.
Congratulations to Oliver, Breanna and Zephyra for their hard work, teamwork and perseverance!
Congratulations to BCHS Stock Market Club members Bhargava Janga, Arnav Sharma, and Steven Calderon (pictured above, left to right) for ringing up an amazing 92% return on their virtual portfolio this spring. The investing team finished fourth in New York State in the Stock Market Game. The Stock Market Game is a competitive online simulation …
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