Lab School “Penny Wars” benefit South End Children’s Cafe

Hearing the term shortage seems to be a daily occurrence during the pandemic. With businesses making purchases as touchless as possible these days, another unfortunate shortage related to the pandemic is the lack of coins in circulation.   The BC Lab School (a small, rigorous progressive program at BCHS) decided to make use of their mounting …

BCSD Spring 2022 Continuing Education

General Information How to Register Course Descriptions Contact Information All information below, along with the Spring 2022 Continuing Education registration form, can be viewed or downloaded here [PDF] General Information Online Classes Only Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Bethlehem Central School District Spring 2022 Continuing Education classes will be held online, using Zoom meetings …

Letter from Principal Knox, Jan. 14

Monthly Theme (Respect) This month we are focusing on the word “respect”. Specifically, respecting ourselves, one another and the environment. Over the next few weeks, I am going to be going to each classroom to read the book, “All Are Welcome” by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman. The book follows a group of children through …

School Climate Survey 2021-22

Between now and Jan. 21, students, staff and parents can help the district align its priorities, staff and resources to improve the school experience.

Letter from Principal Knox, Jan. 7

Dear Hamagrael Families,  We had an incredible week back at Hamagrael this week. It was so nice to see our halls, classrooms and playground filled with the joy, laughter and curiosity that only students and teachers can bring to a school. Please see the following updates below and, as always, reach out if you have …

Board of Education to appoint Jennifer Szpila as Elementary Assistant Principal

The Bethlehem Central Board of Education is expected to name Jennifer Szpila as elementary assistant principal, a role serving all five elementary schools in the district. Szpila has worked in the South Colonie Central School District for 15 years, most recently as an administrative dean and a Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairperson addressing the …