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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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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 …

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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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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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