92nd Commencement Exercises to be streamed live at 10a on Saturday

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 …

The weight of success: BCHS Odyssey of the Mind team excels at international competition

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 …

Madame Michèle Atallah Memorial Garden Dedication

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 …

June 3 Capital Bond Project update to include proposed construction timeline, impact

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 …

Leadership changes for 2026-27 to include principal shift between Elsmere and Slingerlands schools

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 …

BC voters approve 2026-27 budget, elect three board members

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 …