NYS server issues impacting ELA testing for a second day at BCSD

Server issues at the state level that impacted NYS English Language Arts (ELA) online testing  at BCMS on Tuesday are continuing today, Apr. 9. Tuesday’s outage only impacted the middle school. Today, both the middle school and elementary schools (grades 3-8) are impacted by the testing platform failure. Bethlehem is one of several districts statewide …

BCMS: NYS tests for grades 6-8 postponed until Weds-Thurs

On Tuesday, April 8, a disruption in New York State’s computer-based testing resulted in the postponement of state testing for middle school students (grades 6-8) only. The testing is now rescheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, April 9-10. The issue was identified around 8:35 a.m. when the Northeast Regional Information Center (NERIC) notified school districts that …

BCSD Community Day, a first of its kind, is a success

On Monday, Mar. 31, teachers and staff from the Bethlehem Central School District devoted a Superintendent’s Conference Day to dozens of community service projects across the district and throughout the Capital Region. Check out the district’s Facebook page for photo highlights. The weather cooperated as each school and department contributed to the effort. More than …

Hamagrael Grade 5 Chorus performs at Empire State Plaza

Congratulations to the Hamagrael Elementary 5th Grade Chorus, who, under the direction of Mrs. Courtney Giampaolo, performed at the Empire State Plaza in Albany today, March 27, in celebration of “Music in Our Schools Month.” This event was sponsored by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA). To be a part of this celebration, …