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Six BCHS seniors are National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Six Bethlehem Central High School seniors have been named 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, placing them among a select group of high-achieving students recognized nationally for their academic accomplishments. 2027 National Merit Semifinalists The students are: Elliot Chapman Anna Chrapowitzky Andrew Faller Bhargava Janga John (Jack) Keating Hasni Rajulu The National Merit Scholarship Program recognizes …

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Support the BC Backpack Program

The BC Backpack Program needs your help! The BC Weekend Backpack Program helps address food insecurity through a K-12 weekend backpack food program. The program supplements food resources for students on weekends, holidays and school breaks. Volunteers at the high school fill 60-100 backpacks each week. The backpacks are distributed discreetly to students across the …

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Review of special education at BC identifies strengths, areas for improvement

Alliance Education Associates (AEA) has completed a comprehensive review of Bethlehem Central School District’s special education programs and services, identifying strengths in the district’s ability to serve students with disabilities while also outlining opportunities for improvement. AEA presented its findings to the Bethlehem Central Board of Education on Aug. 12 following a six-month review conducted …

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Heather Culnan named interim principal of Hamagrael Elementary School

Bethlehem Central School District has named longtime Bethlehem Central High School Assistant Principal Heather Culnan interim principal of Hamagrael Elementary School. Culnan will begin her new role Aug. 31, following the departure of Hamagrael Principal Ian Knox, who is taking a one-year leave of absence to pursue a professional opportunity outside the district. Culnan brings …

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IMPORTANT Hamagrael leadership update from Superintendent Jody Monroe

Important Hamagrael leadership update from Superintendent Jody Monroe… Dear Hamagrael Families, I am writing to share an important update about the upcoming school year. Current Hamagrael Principal Ian Knox has requested a one-year leave of absence to pursue a professional opportunity outside the district. I have granted his request, and his leave will begin on …

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Nick Petraccione returning to BCHS as an interim assistant principal

Bethlehem Central School District is welcoming back retired Bethlehem Central administrator Nick Petraccione, who will serve as interim assistant principal at Bethlehem Central High School for the 2026-27 school year. Petraccione will assume the position currently held by Assistant Principal Heather Culnan, who has been named interim principal of Hamagrael Elementary School. Petraccione retired from …

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Continuing Education Fall 2026 Classes

PLEASE NOTE: All registration and payment for Fall 2026 are online only.  The deadline to register is Friday, September 18. Full course information for BCSD Continuing Education can be found below.  General Information Course Fees Continuing Education course fees vary as outlined in course descriptions. Regardless of base cost, non-residents must add $10 per course. …

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