Residents of the Bethlehem Central School District were able to learn more about the candidates running for the Board of Education when the Albany County League of Women Voters hosted a Meet the Candidates Night on Wednesday, May 13. You can watch the video on YouTube. District voters will elect three members to the Board …
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A library media specialist at Slingerlands Elementary School, Amanda Ingalls, has been placed on administrative leave in connection with her arrest in Dutchess County on a charge of grand larceny in the second degree. Ingalls was arraigned in the town of LaGrange on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The criminal charge is related to the disappearance …
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It’s a birthday party that fits in a box thanks to Slingerlands second graders.
Eight Bethlehem Central High School students recently represented BC at the fourth annual Elevating Student Voices Youth Summit. The group joined nearly 100 other students from across the Capital Region in celebration of student-led efforts to build more inclusive and welcoming school communities. The group included Claire Aliggayu, Gabriel Bernal Burgos, Avani Dixit, Shyanne Figueroa …
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Fifty middle school students were honored recently for being peer role models. These students have demonstrated outstanding character traits and are working hard to create a positive school climate. Congratulations to the students listed below: Gregory Amirbekian Franklin Bartolon-Morales Violet Bashant Lila Bashant Izzy Brooks Phoebe Clark Henry Cohen Avery Dashew Declan Dempsey Noelle DiBari …
Residents will vote on a proposed $119.8 million school budget for 2026–27 on May 19. The plan maintains all student programs, supports early learning, and keeps class sizes small while staying within the state tax cap with a 2.61% tax levy increase. The budget reflects a 2.69% overall increase and uses $1.12 million from fund …
A proposition to purchase new school buses will be on the ballot on May 19. The bus proposition would allow the district to replace aging school buses. The plan is to purchase nine large 70-passenger diesel buses at a cost not to exceed $1,633,239. Approximately 65% of the borrowing cost for the purchase is covered …
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Thinking of a new career or a return to work post-retirement? Consider joining the BC Transportation Team and working for the top school district in the Capital Region. You do not need a commercial license to apply. We offer paid training and a starting hourly rate of $25.73. Not sure about driving a bus? Try …
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SPAS is living up to its name with support for community-enriching organizations.
Hamagrael CLOSED today, Thurs., Apr. 30 9:30a update: Hamagrael CLOSED today, Thursday, 4/30 due to a continuing power outage. The outage is now expected to last into early afternoon.
