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Farm to School initiative highlights maple syrup production

Throughout March, the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) visited each of BCSD’s five elementary schools to highlight the process of maple syrup production. Students learned that March is known as “sugaring season” in the Northeast. In late winter, when the weather transitions and daytime temperatures warm to above freezing and nights dip below freezing, sap begins …

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District mourns longtime aide to students with disabilities

The Bethlehem Central School District is mourning a sudden loss to the school community. Karen Maloney, a longtime aide to students with disabilities in the district, passed away on Sunday, April 7. Maloney was employed by the district for more than 20 years, at the middle school and most recently at Slingerlands Elementary School. Counselors …

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Science author and educator visits Glenmont

Students at Glenmont Elementary School welcomed science author and educator Dr. Jodi Wheeler-Toppen last week for two presentations, “How a Worm Wiggled into a Book” (K-2) and “Purr-fect Research is so Dog-gone Fun!” (3-5). K-2 students learned about worm anatomy and the importance of revision in writing. Students were encouraged to hold and observe live …

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Giveaway Weekend is May 10-12

The Bethlehem Central School District Green Team will host the second annual Giveaway Weekend in the Town of Bethlehem from Friday, May 10-Sunday, May 12. Recycling and reducing waste are essential, but what about reusing? We all have items that are still good, but we have no use for. Put them out for others to …

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Leadership changes on the way for 2024-25

Two Bethlehem Central High School assistant principals will move to new leadership roles beginning in the 2024-25 school year. Jim Smith has been appointed K-12 supervisor of social studies and business education; Nicole Conway will move from her assistant principal role at the high school to the same position at the middle school. Smith will …

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BC senior named U.S. Presidential Scholar Program candidate

Fay Hu, a graduating senior at Bethlehem Central High School, has been named a candidate in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Approximately 5,000 candidates nationwide were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools this year. Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is one of the highest honors …

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Two BCSD students chosen to participate in national poster contest

Three BCSD students placed in the New York Association of Pupil Transportation’s statewide poster contest, and two will be entered into the American School Bus Council’s national competition. Bethlehem students were invited to submit poster entries illustrating the theme, “Driving Safely Into the Future” to be judged by the BC Transportation Department. Winning entries from …

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