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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 …
A message from the BC Green Team: Do you have old cans of paint taking up space in your garage or basement? Join our free paint recycling event on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Eagle Elementary School, 27 Van Dyke Rd, Delmar from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. This event is free and unlimited for residents …
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Residents of the Bethlehem Central School District have approved a $119.8 million budget for the 2026-27 school year by a margin of 1,988 to 566, or approximately 78% in favor to 22% opposed. Voters also elected three candidates to serve on the Bethlehem Central Board of Education. They are: Meredith Moriarty, Holly Dellenbaugh and Sara …
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On Monday, May 18, more than 30 Bethlehem Central High School students signed ceremonial letters of intent to continue their athletic pursuits at the collegiate level. Family members, coaches and friends were in attendance to cheer them on. View a photo album from the 2026 Spring Signing Day here (Google album). Congratulations to all of our student-athletes. They …
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The annual budget vote and board election will be held at Bethlehem Central High School on Tuesday, May 19 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Gym A. To vote, you must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the Bethlehem Central School District for at least 30 days prior to the vote. What will I be …
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Bethlehem Central High School student Keiran McNay has been named a 2026 National Merit Scholar. He is one of only 2,500 students nationwide to win the prestigious scholarship, and one of only three students in the Capital Region. The senior will receive $2,500 from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to help defray the cost of …
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At its May 20 meeting, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education is expected to appoint Matthew Urban as the next principal of Bethlehem Central High School. Urban’s anticipated start date as principal is July 1. He brings more than 23 years of educational experience and a deep connection to the Bethlehem community. For Mr. Urban, …
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It’s a birthday party that fits in a box thanks to Slingerlands second graders.
Residents will vote on a proposed $119.8 million school budget for 2026–27 on May 19. The plan maintains all student programs, supports early learning, and keeps class sizes small while staying within the state tax cap with a 2.61% tax levy increase. The budget reflects a 2.69% overall increase and uses $1.12 million from fund …
A proposition to purchase new school buses will be on the ballot on May 19. The bus proposition would allow the district to replace aging school buses. The plan is to purchase nine large 70-passenger diesel buses at a cost not to exceed $1,633,239. Approximately 65% of the borrowing cost for the purchase is covered …
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