BC voters approve budget, elect three board members

Voters approve budget, elect three board members Residents of the Bethlehem Central School District have approved a $106.7 million budget for the 2023-24 school year by a margin of 2,173 to 586, or approximately 79% in favor to 21% opposed. Voters also elected three candidates to serve on the Bethlehem Central Board of Education. They are: Holly Dellenbaugh, …

An important message from Superintendent Jody Monroe

A copy of this letter has been emailed to all BCSD parents/guardians districtwide. Dear parent/guardian: I am writing to let you know that the Bethlehem Police Department is investigating an incident in which two Bethlehem Central High School students made verbal threats of violence while at school. Both students are alleged to have said they …

Capital District YMCA honors students,educators

The CD YMCA hosted their 24th Annual Awards breakfast ceremony highlighting “Outstanding Students and Educators” at the Appel Inn in Altamont. Eight Bethlehem students and five Bethlehem educators were honored at the breakfast in April. Friends and families joined students and school administrators joined educators being honored. Eligibility criteria for students included socially courageous behavior that …

BCHS to limit cell phone use with Yondr pouches

The mission of the Bethlehem Central School District is built on four core values: academics, character, community and wellness. To ensure the district is delivering on its mission for all students, the high school will increase its efforts to become a cell phone-free environment during the school day. Beginning in September 2023, students at Bethlehem …

BCHS artwork displayed at juried exhibit in Albany

Six Bethlehem Central High School student artists were selected to have their work included at the 24th Annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition at the Albany Center Gallery. The jurors for this exhibition included Belinda Colón, Tony Iadicicco and Kim Tateo. This year, 28 school districts submitted 573 works. Only 113 pieces were chosen, …

Spring PASS survey to be administered in May

A message from K-12 Counseling Supervisor Kristen Connor… Dear BCSD families: This year, the Bethlehem Central School District began using a brief student survey to help the district better address social and emotional barriers to learning. We administered the first Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS) survey last fall and will be administering the …