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This Q & A was presented as part of the November 20 Community Forum. Information will be updated periodically. Information last updated on December 5, 2025. Q. Why is there a sudden need to make changes to enrollment zones? A. Three of five elementary schools are experiencing serious operational challenges due to enrollment. Glenmont Elementary …
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Current elementary attendance zones, 2025-26 Eagle Elsmere Glenmont Hamagrael Slingerlands Districtwide Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs) A districtwide map and a list of Neighborhood Planning Units can be found here. November 20 Community Forum Video, Presentation and Maps Community Forum Presentation 11-20-25 [PDF] Option A-1 Map Option A-2 Map Option A-3 Map Option B Map Option …
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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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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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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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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 …
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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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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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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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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