Capital Project vote set for Tuesday, Dec. 2
If approved, nearly 140 projects districtwide would improve teaching and learning at all schools.
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Elementary school attendance zone updates; Community Forum scheduled for Nov. 20
The balance enrollment in all five elementary schools, the district is considering changes to K-5 attendance zones.
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 …
IMPORTANT: BCHS to dismiss at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7
Bethlehem Central High School (BCHS) will dismiss all students early on Friday, November 7, at 10:30 a.m. This early dismissal will accommodate a large number of staff and students expected to attend a scheduled Celebration of Life honoring longtime BCHS French teacher Michele Atallah, who passed away on Sunday, November 2. The early dismissal applies to BCHS …
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Celebration of Life for Madame Michele Atallah
A Celebration of Life for BC French teacher Michele Atallah will be held on Friday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Thacher Park Visitor Center in Voorheesville. Madame Atallah, a beloved longtime World Language teacher at the high school, passed away on Sunday, November 2. The Celebration of Life, hosted by …
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District mourns longtime BCHS French teacher Michele Atallah
The Bethlehem Central School District community is mourning the loss of longtime BC educator Michele Atallah. The beloved Bethlehem Central High School French teacher passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, after a battle with cancer. Known for her commitment to excellence, Michele Atallah was regarded for her love of teaching, her passion for the …
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2025 Capital Project – Proposed Project Scope by Building
The proposed 2025 Capital Project includes improvements and upgrades for every school in the district. A full list of project elements, by building, can be found below: Eagle Elementary School Elsmere Elementary School Glenmont Elementary School Hamagrael Elementary School Slingerlands Elementary School BCMS BCHS Transportation Operations & Maintenance Eagle Elementary School — Approx. 6.2% of …
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2025 Capital Project – Board of Education Meetings
The scope of the proposed 2025 Capital Project was developed and refined during six public Board of Education meetings: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 BCHS Room D-122, 7 p.m. Presentation: Building Conditions Survey & Future Capital Bond Planning View the May 21, 2025 Board minutes here. View the May 21, 2025 Board video here. Wednesday, June …
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – 2025 Capital Project
What is a capital project? Just like a home, school facilities need attention and upkeep to maintain a healthy, safe, and secure environment for teaching and learning. Multiply the daily wear and tear of 4,150 active students and 800 staff members in seven schools, and these maintenance costs easily rise above what the annual general …
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Superintendent’s Conference Day is Monday, Oct. 20
There is no school for students on Monday, Oct. 20 due to a scheduled Superintendent’s Conference Day. Offices are open. Classes resume on Tuesday, Oct. 21.