“Be the Change” honorees for April-May 2026

At Bethlehem Central High School, many students are making a difference at school and in the community. Throughout the school year, these students are recognized for displaying character strengths that make them role models among their peers.  Congratulations to the group of students recognized recently as the school’s “Be the Change” recipients for April and …

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 …

June 2026 Final Exam Schedule

Regents and final exams will be held at Bethlehem Central High School in June. Exam days are scheduled for June 9–10 and June 17–23. There are no regular classes on exam days. Students who are not taking exams on June 9–10 may choose to attend review sessions; a schedule for these sessions will be shared …

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 …