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Bethlehem Central High School student Keiran McNay has been named a 2026 National Merit Scholar. He is one of only 2,500 students nationwide to win the prestigious scholarship, and one of only three students in the Capital Region. The senior will receive $2,500 from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to help defray the cost of …
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At its May 20 meeting, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education is expected to appoint Matthew Urban as the next principal of Bethlehem Central High School. Urban’s anticipated start date as principal is July 1. He brings more than 23 years of educational experience and a deep connection to the Bethlehem community. For Mr. Urban, …
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It’s a birthday party that fits in a box thanks to Slingerlands second graders.
Residents will vote on a proposed $119.8 million school budget for 2026–27 on May 19. The plan maintains all student programs, supports early learning, and keeps class sizes small while staying within the state tax cap with a 2.61% tax levy increase. The budget reflects a 2.69% overall increase and uses $1.12 million from fund …
A proposition to purchase new school buses will be on the ballot on May 19. The bus proposition would allow the district to replace aging school buses. The plan is to purchase nine large 70-passenger diesel buses at a cost not to exceed $1,633,239. Approximately 65% of the borrowing cost for the purchase is covered …
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SPAS is living up to its name with support for community-enriching organizations.
Students at Bethlehem Central High School have launched a fundraising effort to overhaul the garden courtyard at the high school, dedicating it to the late Madame Michèle Atallah, a beloved French teacher who passed away last fall. The courtyard, which is adjacent to the Counseling Center at the school, would be opened for student use. …
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Owen VanVranken will compete against the best welders across the state. Best of luck!
Bethlehem Middle School students and Staged Creations will present A Wrinkle in Time for three performances April 30-May 2. Show Dates & Times Thursday, April 30 at 7:00 PM Friday, May 1 at 7:00 PM Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 PM Location Bethlehem Middle School Auditorium Tickets Students: $5 Adults: $8 Tickets available at …
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A community of helping hands comes gets a lift at the high school.
