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On Saturday, June 27, a class of 323 students from Bethlehem Central High School received diplomas at a commencement ceremony held at the MVP Arena in downtown Albany. It was a joyous event for the members of the class of 2026, their families, friends, teachers, staff, administrators and members of the Board of Education. Principal …
What do our newest alumni have planned for themselves? Many members of the graduating class of 2026 recently shared their plans for after graduation. If you would like to be included in this list, please email JoEllen Gardner at jgardner@bethlehemschools.org. Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Arash Hossain Bard College Berlin Quinn Knaub Binghamton University Ana Paul …
The 92nd Commencement Exercises for Bethlehem Central High School will be held on Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m. at the MVP Arena in downtown Albany. Livestream Information The ceremony will also be livestreamed in cooperation with the arena. The livestream will be hosted on the BCSD Events Channel on YouTube and will begin at …
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Eight BCHS seniors celebrated tradition, culture and hopes for the future at with family, friends, teachers and staff.
A team of seven Bethlehem Central High School students earned a sixth-place finish in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, May 27-30, ending a successful season with a top ten finish among the best teams from around the globe. The team traveled to Iowa State University to compete against teams from across the United …
Students, colleagues, family, and friends of the late Michèle Atallah gathered at Bethlehem Central High School on Friday, May 29, to celebrate the opening of a newly renovated courtyard, memorial garden, and bench dedicated to the beloved French teacher who passed away from cancer in the fall of 2025. Atallah had taught at the high …
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At the end of every school year, the school district celebrates longtime faculty and staff who have or will be retiring. This year, 27 employees with combined service totaling 622 years will leave BC after long careers serving the children and families of the Bethlehem Central School District. On Thursday, May 28, a reception was …
Seal of Biliteracy The Bethlehem Central High School Class of 2026 will include 68 New York State Seal of Biliteracy recipients! The NYS Seal of Biliteracy is an award that formally recognizes students who have attained a high level of proficiency in two or more world languages (one of which must be English) by high …
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At the June 3 Board of Education meeting, school district officials will propose a capital construction timeline resulting from this year’s approval of a $60 million facilities improvement project. The timeline includes plans for the temporary relocation of Elsmere students and staff for part of the 2027-28 school year. The Board meeting will be held …
As planning continues for the 2026-27 school year, several staff appointments and leadership changes are underway. These changes will include a principal leadership transition between Elsmere Elementary School and Slingerlands Elementary School, beginning in the new school year. Andrew Baker will serve as principal of Elsmere, and Kate Kloss will assume the role of principal …
