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The Bethlehem Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) continue to investigate a series of phone threats received by the police department. The most recent threat — the third in the last 24 hours — made by an anonymous caller, was directed at the high school. The call was received at 5 p.m. …
The following is an important message from Superintendent Jody Monroe… Call threatening school violence deemed to be “swatting” Dear BC community member: On Wednesday evening, Oct. 2, the Bethlehem Police Department received two anonymous threatening phone calls. One of the calls included a threat of violence against Bethlehem High School; the second call did not …
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School tax payments must be received or postmarked on or before Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 to avoid penalties. All information can be found here.
With expertise in creating distraction-free schools, BC is leading the conversation on how to improve school culture by keeping cell phones and other devices out of sight.
Congratulations to BCHS art teacher Corey Fong, whose artwork was selected as part of a special summer art installation celebrating the 30th anniversary of Woodstock ’94 in Saugerties, New York. Mr. Fong was among three dozen artists who were invited to decorate fiberglass models of “Hippie Buses” made popular in the 1960s and ’70s. The …
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Families needing financial support throughout the school year Dear BC Parent/Guardian: Inflation and economic uncertainties since the Covid-19 pandemic have made financial hardship more common for families everywhere. As a school district, we offer support in several ways throughout the year for BC families who may need assistance when it comes to paying for school-related …
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The following are archived meeting minutes from the 2023-24 school year from the Glenmont PTA: October 2023 November 2023 December 2023 January 2024 February 2024 March 2024 April 2024 May 2024
Dear Parents and Guardians: The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. To keep everyone safe we have security (safety) procedures that include standard terms, protocols and drills that we practice regularly. The emergency response terms used in the district (and across NYS) are: Lockdown: To secure school buildings and grounds if …
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The following is an update on the series of phone threats made against schools in the Bethlehem Central School District between Sept. 10-12. Police officials have determined there is no imminent safety issue related to the series of calls. Read more: At a private briefing this afternoon, Monday, Sept. 16, agents from the Federal Bureau of …
All afterschool and evening activities in the Bethlehem Central School District are canceled today, Monday, Sept. 16. This impacts onsite activities only (away games/contests will be held). School’s Out will not operate this afternoon. There have been no phone threats since Thursday, Sept. 12, however, the decision to suspend afterschool activities today is out of an abundance …
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