Be a part of Caring and Sharing 2024

The annual BC Caring and Sharing Program is underway with schools collecting food donations and grocery gift cards. The Bethlehem Central School District organizes and runs this program with one goal: to assist families in the school community who may be struggling to make ends meet by providing food and grocery gift cards for the …

Student lunch prices to increase 25 cents on Jan. 2, 2025

Meal prices for students in the Bethlehem Central School District will increase by 25 cents in January 2025. The change will be effective beginning Thursday, Jan. 2 at all BC schools. The increase affects paid student lunch meals only. Prices for breakfast and a la carte menu items will remain the same. The price increases were approved by …

Recap of Sept. 14 Safety Meeting hosted by the BCMS PTO

On Thursday evening, Nov. 14, the BCMS PTO hosted a districtwide meeting for families that included a presentation and panel discussion with law enforcement officials about the swatting incidents that impacted the district between Sept. 10 and Oct. 7.  The event included a presentation on district safety measures by Superintendent Jody Monroe and a question-and-answer …

Support BC students in Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics

Hello Bethlehem school community, The Bethlehem Central Youth Activation Committee (YAC) will be taking part in a fundraising event for Special Olympics NY. The YAC is a student-run organization that works to build meaningful relationships between students with and without disabilities through unified sports and other activities. Currently, the high school has unified teams for …

Kids Winter Clothes Swap

Winter is coming fast and kids are growing even faster! Before heading to the store for new winter gear, the BCSD Wellness Committee invites you to participate in our BCSD Kids Winter Clothing Swap. Kids Winter Clothes Swap Switch your clean, gently used outgrown winter gear for something that fits,  OR donate kids’ winter apparel …

Important: Swatting suspect in custody in Canada

The following email was sent to staff, parents and guardians on Monday, Oct. 28… Dear BC parent/guardian:  I am writing with an important update to the “swatting” phone threats that targeted the Bethlehem Central School District between September 10, 2024 and October 7, 2024. Thanks to the investigative work of the Bethlehem Police Department and …

BC artwork featured in NYSSBA Exhibit in New York City

The artwork of 23 Bethlehem students was displayed at this year’s  New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) Art Exhibit. The exhibit was part of the NYSSBA Annual Convention and Education Expo held October 20-22 in New York City. This annual exhibit, sponsored by the New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA), is an opportunity …

Nov. 7: Junior Family Night at BCHS

To assist grade 11 students and their families prepare for a successful college search, the BCHS Counseling Center will host Junior Family Night on Thursday, November 7 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the high school. AGENDA Intro and Keynote Introductions: BCHS School Counselors  Keynote Speaker: Mrs. Tawana Davis,  Associate Vice President for Student …