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 …

Kids Vote Results 2026

The results of the 2026 Kids Vote are in!  The winner of the sticker contest is Leona S., a fifth grader at Glenmont Elementary School. Thank you to all of our young artists, student voters, high school judges, and elementary principals who ran the vote this evening. Special thanks to retiring Eagle principal Dianna Reagan, …

Senior student athletes celebrate with ceremonial spring signing

On Monday, May 18, more than 30 Bethlehem Central High School students signed ceremonial letters of intent to continue their athletic pursuits at the collegiate level.  Family members, coaches and friends were in attendance to cheer them on.  View a photo album from the 2026 Spring Signing Day here (Google album). Congratulations to all of our student-athletes. They …

2026-27 Voting Guide – Budget Vote & Board of Education Election

The annual budget vote and board election will be held at Bethlehem Central High School on Tuesday, May 19 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Gym A. To vote, you must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the Bethlehem Central School District for at least 30 days prior to the vote. What will I be …