Capital Project vote set for Tuesday, Dec. 2
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Girls cross country team heads to national competition for fourth consecutive year
On Saturday, November 22, the Bethlehem Central varsity girls cross country team finished 2nd at the NYS Federation championship, qualifying them to compete in the Nike Cross Nationals for the fourth consecutive year. The team will head to Portland, OR, to compete in the 2025 Nike Cross on December 6. Congratulations and good luck to …
Three BC students selected for NYSSMA Conference All-State honors
Three BCHS student musicians have been selected as participants or alternates for the 2025 NYSSMA Conference All-State Music Festival to be held December 4-7 in Rochester, New York. They are: Ben Cross – Mixed Chorus Michael Jantson – Mixed Chorus, String Orchestra, Jazz (Alternate) – Jantson will perform with the String Orchestra (Bass) Keiran McNay …
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Elementary school attendance zone updates; Community Forum recap
The balance enrollment in all five elementary schools, the district is considering changes to K-5 attendance zones.
Elementary Zones Community Forum Maps & Resources
Current elementary attendance zones, 2025-26 Eagle Elsmere Glenmont Hamagrael Slingerlands Districtwide Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs) A districtwide map and a list of Neighborhood Planning Units can be found here. November 20 Community Forum Video, Presentation and Maps Community Forum Presentation 11-20-25 [PDF] Option A-1 Map Option A-2 Map Option A-3 Map Option B Map Option …
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Elementary Zones Community Forum is Thursday, Nov. 20
A consultant-led K–5 Enrollment and Capacity Study is underway to evaluate and balance student enrollment across the district’s five elementary schools. Currently, Glenmont and Eagle Elementary Schools are operating at or near capacity, while Elsmere, Hamagrael, and Slingerlands are being underutilized and have unused classroom space. The study may result in adjustments to elementary school …
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Neighborhood Planning Units as of Nov. 18, 2025
Map – Bethlehem CSD Neighborhood Planning Units, 2025-26 A K-5 Enrollment and Capacity Study is underway that could impact elementary attendance zone boundaries. This Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs) map was developed by Tyler Technologies [PDF] with input from a stakeholder committee. Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs) will be used in discussions regarding elementary zones of attendance …
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Ticket info for Little Women at BCHS Dec. 12-14
Theatre Without a Net (TWON) is proud to present Little Women Dec. 12-14. Adapted by Kevin M. Cunningham from the timeless novel by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women follows the coming of age journey of the March sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy. Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, each sister struggles with …
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BC Spirit Run brings chilly cheers and big school spirit
A cold morning did not deter K-5 runners from showing their BC pride at the fourth annual Spirit Run at Elm Avenue Park on Tuesday. Hamagrael Elementary claimed the Spirit Trophy for the second consecutive year, with an impressive 36% of its students participating in the districtwide fun run. Runners of all ages bundled up …
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Board appoints new interim leadership
At its meeting on Nov. 5, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education appointed Charles Voelker as Interim Assistant Director of athletics and wellness and Paul Jenkins as Interim K-12 academic supervisor of physical education, health and family and consumer science. Both bring extensive experience in athletics, school leadership, and student programming to their new interim …