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Elementary school attendance zone discussions are underway

Formal discussions about the district’s elementary school attendance zones are underway as part of a K-5 Enrollment and Capacity Study. Consultants from Tyler Technologies are leading the study along with a committee that includes nearly 30 parents, faculty, staff and administrators. Committee members will provide the consultants with suggestions and feedback to help guide the …

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BCHS/BCMS Counseling Staff Updates

There have been staffing changes in the counseling departments at the high school and the middle school for the 2025-26 school year. Please read about them below: High School Two vacancies in the high school counseling center have been filled by veteran school counselors in the district. Carla Young and Chynna Smith, both longtime counselors …

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Safety drills and procedures at BC

Drills are an important first step in keeping Bethlehem schools, students and staff safe in an emergency. Faculty and staff follow strict, detailed safety protocols in an emergency and during emergency drills. With good training and practice, everyone at school will be better able to react appropriately in the event of an actual emergency. Drills …

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BCHS ranked #1 high school in Capital Region, advances in national rankings

Bethlehem Central High School has been rated the number one high school in the Albany metro area by U.S. News & World Report in the national 2025-26 Best High Schools list. The Albany metro area includes 47 public high schools in the greater Capital Region. The online rankings were released on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. …

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Proposed capital project includes classroom renovations, cooling project

Note: The information below will be updated over the next several months, as the Board of Education discusses a proposed capital project. Meeting Schedule | Cooling Project | Project Highlights | Scope by Building The Bethlehem Central School District is preparing a capital project that would support the district’s core values of academics, community, character, …

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Eagle School Supply Lists 2025-26

The 2025-26 school year at Eagle Elementary School begins on Thursday, September 4, 2025.  Kindergarten Print or download Kindergarten supply list [PDF] 3 Boxes 24 crayons 1 Dz. #2 Ticonderoga Pencils, sharpened 1 Large pink eraser 12 Large Elmer’s Glue sticks 4 Dry erase markers (fine point) – Black Expo 2 Boxes of Crayola Washable …

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Fall 2025 Continuing Education

Back-to-school is not just for our students! Check out our Continuing Education classes and get ready for a fun and rewarding fall.

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Free school meals for all students starting in September

Beginning in September 2025, breakfast and lunch meals will be available to ALL Bethlehem Central School District students free of charge as a result of a new state law. Extra items such as snacks, additional entrees or extra milk will continue to be an additional cost. Families are not required to fill out paperwork or an application …

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McKenzie Barrett named as Special Education CSE Chair – Middle School

McKenzie Barrett has been appointed as the new Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chair for middle school. While Barrett will officially begin the role on Sept. 1, she is no stranger to the district, having served BC students and families since 2016. As Middle School CSE Chair, Barrett’s responsibilities will include supervising special education teachers …

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