Birthday Boxes to boost 75 celebrations this year
It’s a birthday party that fits in a box thanks to Slingerlands second graders.
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BC students participate in Capital Region Youth Summit
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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50 BCMS students earn Character Awards
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 …
On the ballot: 2026-27 Budget Proposal
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 …
On the ballot: 2026 Bus Purchase Proposition
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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BC is hiring bus drivers – TEST DRIVE a bus on May 5
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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Students for Peace and Survival deliver with donations to combat food insecurity
SPAS is living up to its name with support for community-enriching organizations.
Hamagrael CLOSED today, Thurs., Apr. 30
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.
Voting Information – 2026-27 Budget Vote and Board Election
The Budget Vote and Annual Board of Education 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 …
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Glenmont speaker inspires students with simple, powerful message
If students at Glenmont Elementary School spent much of last weekend trying to write their names with their elbows, here’s why: It was a challenge from a guest speaker who had traveled to the school with a singular message, “It’s okay to be different.” Local speaker John Robinson, who lives just blocks from Glenmont, visited …
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