Welcome to Elsmere from Principal Kate Kloss

All the information you need about your child’s elementary school for the 2022-23 school year can be found in this important welcome letter from Principal Kate Kloss. Districtwide notifications and information can be found here: Food Services Information for 2022-23 2022-23 BCSD Code of Conduct Annual Notifications  

Phone service interruptions Friday, Aug. 19

The Bethlehem Central School District’s phone system will undergo a systemwide upgrade on Friday, Aug. 19. There will be intermittent phone service disruptions (up to an hour) throughout the day while the phone conversion is taking place across the district. Thank you for your patience as this important upgrade to the phone system takes place.

Transportation maintenance team earns another perfect score from DOT

For the third time in a row, the BC transportation maintenance team has earned a 100% rating from the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) on its safety and maintenance inspections. Every school bus is inspected twice a year, and every BC bus has passed with flying colors thanks to this hard-working team.  Pictured above, from left to right, are Ray Ginter John Hazelton (Supervisor) Anuar Dominguez Scott Vanhoesen Artur …

Fall 2022 BCSD Continuing Education & HILL Classes

In-person continuing education returns to Bethlehem this fall with a full slate of classes to enrich your life, help you stay healthy, or explore new interests. The Humanities Institute for Lifelong Learning (HILL) will also offer online classes of interest.  All information can be found on the district Continuing Education & Adult Learning webpage. The …

BCHS Freshman Orientation is Thursday, Sept. 1

Bethlehem Central High School will hold its annual orientation program for ninth-grade students Thursday, September 1 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the high school. Transportation is provided if needed. Upon arrival at the high school, students will be directed to the auditorium. Students will meet the principal, assistant principals and Grade 9 school …

The Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act

The Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act is a new law as of July 1, 2022. This law requires schools, students, and parents/guardians have information on sudden cardiac arrest risks, signs, and symptoms. Please note that sudden cardiac arrest in children and youth is rare. The incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD) on the …

School supply lists for the 2022-23 school year

A full list of school supplies for grades 6 through 8 at Bethlehem Middle school can be found below. Grade 6 supply list Grade 7 supply list Grade 8 supply list