The Bethlehem Police Department’s Community Services unit invites BC families to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Elm Avenue Park. The event is part of an annual national crime prevention effort. Information about crime prevention and personal safety will be provided by many different organizations. In collaboration …
Kindergarten Print or download a copy of the Kindergarten supply list [PDF]. Backpack – labeled with name (large enough to hold oversized library books, a folder and a lunchbox) 1 art smock – labeled with name (an old T-shirt works well). The ones preordered from Staples are not a good size or quality. 1 change …
Summer Meals for Children 18 and Under During the summer, all children and teens ages 18 and under can get free, nutritious meals at nearby places like parks, community centers and libraries. Meals vary, but all include nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables, grains and protein. Many sites offer fun activities, too. There is no need to sign …
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Forty-three middle school students were honored recently for being peer role models.
All buildings in the Bethlehem Central School District will operate on a summer schedule beginning on Monday, July 7. Main office hours at each of the buildings will be 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, Aug. 15. The district office will be open until 4 p.m. during that period.
The Bethlehem Central School District is proud to announce the formation of a new Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA), 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, …
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On Thursday, June 26, a class of 333 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 2025, 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 2025 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. Aiezza, Xavier — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Amirbekian, Armen — Cornell University Ayers, Sophia — Fairfield University Bailey, Timothy …
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The 91st Commencement Exercises for Bethlehem Central High School will be held on Thursday, June 26 at 2 p.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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EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT: Bethlehem Central Middle School is pleased to announce our 2026 musical….NEWSIES JR! Disney’s Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score …
