Tax levy increase below one percent for third year in a row On May 16, BC voters will consider a $97.1 million budget for the 2017-18 school year that would increase spending by 0.6 percent and carry a tax levy increase of 0.43 percent. The proposed budget for the coming school year was adopted unanimously …
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Bethlehem Central High School has been ranked in the Top 25 high schools (at #19) in upstate New York, according to U.S. News & World Report which released its 2017 Best High Schools Rankings this week. Nationally, the school is ranked at #802 of the 28,000 high schools the publication reviewed in its selection process. According to U.S. News …
At its meeting on April 12, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education is expected to appoint Raymond Nardelli as the district’s new Director of Technology. Nardelli, who is an experienced leader in education technology at the secondary and collegiate levels, will replace the district’s outgoing technology director, Dr. Sal DeAngelo, beginning July 1. DeAngelo is leaving the district …
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Video and frequently asked questions about the future of Clarksville Elementary School.
At its March 15 meeting, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education is expected to appoint David Doemel, Jr. as principal of Bethlehem Central High School. Doemel has been a hall principal at the school since 2013 and is currently serving as interim principal at the middle school. Doemel’s appointment as principal will be effective on July …
A bond referendum, totaling $32,165,551 that will be used to pay for 111 facilities improvement projects across the district, has been approved by residents of the Bethlehem Central School District by a vote of 1,154 (65%) to 621 (35%). Among the projects included in the proposal are building renovations, structural improvements, paving and drainage work …
This article appeared in the September 2016 edition of Our Towne. By author Susan E. Leath. As early as 1843 the hamlet of Slingerlands has boasted a one room school, District Number Nine. Teacher Abel B. Wilder kept meticulous records in his elegant handwriting. His list of scholars dated October 5, 1844 has last names …
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Constructed in 1952, the high school auditorium is slated to undergo a $7.8 million renovation if voters approve the Nov. 29 bond referendum.
After a regional win over Liverpool on Nov. 5, the soccer team advances to the Final Four championship tournament on Saturday, Nov. 12.
September 25 turned out to be the perfect day for a celebration! Check out some of our photos and memories.
