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This article appeared in the September 2016 edition of Our Towne. By author Susan E. Leath. As early as 1843 the hamlet of Slingerlands has boasted a one room school, District Number Nine. Teacher Abel B. Wilder kept meticulous records in his elegant handwriting. His list of scholars dated October 5, 1844 has last names …
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On Sept. 6, 2016, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a new law that requires public schools in New York to test ALL water outlets currently or potentially used for drinking or cooking purposes for lead levels. The new law makes New York the first state in the nation to require all of its public schools to conduct lead …
Constructed in 1952, the high school auditorium is slated to undergo a $7.8 million renovation if voters approve the Nov. 29 bond referendum.
After a regional win over Liverpool on Nov. 5, the soccer team advances to the Final Four championship tournament on Saturday, Nov. 12.
September 25 turned out to be the perfect day for a celebration! Check out some of our photos and memories.
Every year around the holidays, the Bethlehem Central School District organizes a Holiday Caring and Sharing Drive to provide families in our community, who may be struggling to make ends meet, with food and gift cards ahead of the holiday break. In recent years, with community donations and support, the district has assisted hundreds of …
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In the fall of 2015, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education adopted a set of district goals to help advance the board’s mission of educating children to become thoughtful, responsible individuals and encouraging all students to reach their potential. The goals — which were in place in 2015-16 and continue in 2016-17 — are aligned to support the district’s …
The new school year got underway in all buildings throughout the district on Aug. 31 as faculty and staff returned.
Good morning and welcome back to the 2016-17 school year. I chose this video to begin the day because I wanted to kick off this school year with some laughter. The last several years have been filled with a lot of uncertainty and I believe that it’s time for us to lighten up and bring …
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Please note: A copy of this letter has been posted to the Aspen Parent Portal along with important information regarding student transportation, schedules, etc. Dear BC Family: I hope that you have had an enjoyable summer and are looking forward to another school year. I would like to welcome everyone back to Bethlehem, with special …
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