2026-27 Curriculum Handbook and Course Selection Process

An important message from Principal David Doemel… Grades 9–11 Students and Parents/Guardians, The 2026–2027 BCHS Course Curriculum Handbook is now available. The course selection process will begin in January 2026. Students’ current teachers will make course recommendations for next year by Friday, January 30, 2026. These recommendations will be posted on ASPEN for review before …

Fall student-athletes honored by Board of Education

At its Dec.17 meeting, the BC Board of Education recognized several student-athletes for their accomplishments. Each student was presented with an Eagle pin in recognition of their achievements by Board of Education President Holly Dellenbaugh and Superintendent Jody Monroe. Boys Golf Girls Diving Girls Tennis Boys Cross Country Girls Cross Country Girls Field Hockey Boys …

Meet the March Sisters!

The curtain is about to rise on Little Women at Bethlehem Central High School, opening Friday, Dec. 12, and running through Sunday, Dec. 14. Our  talented student-actors are ready to bring the beloved March sisters to life. Get to know the incredible cast behind Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy! Charlotte Kaleta as Jo March A …

Unified Bowling & Modified Swim/Dive Registration Opens Dec. 22

Registration for Unified Bowling and Modified Swim/Dive (Boys/Girls) will open on Monday, December 22 for the 2025-26 season, which begins on January 20, 2026. All registrations will be done using Arbiter. For more information about Arbiter, please see below. Registration Using Arbiter Sports (formerly Family ID) Visit/bookmark the Arbiter website Watch a video tutorial: How …

BC students, staff participate in Special Olympics Polar Plunge

In November, members of the BC Youth Activation Committee (YAC), several staff members, and club advisor Sean Mooney plunged into the frigid waters of Lake George to support Special Olympics New York. The Bethlehem team raised $3,300 for Special Olympics New York at the 2025 Lake George Polar Plunge, contributing to the statewide effort to …

BCHS January 2025 Exam Schedule

Mid-term and Regents exams will take place at Bethlehem Central High School from Tuesday, Jan. 20 through Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. The full exam schedule can be found here [PDF] and is available below. Exam Schedule – January 2026 If you have any questions regarding an exam, please reach out to the classroom teacher. If you have …

Deb Anderson honored as Region 6 Art Teacher of the Year

BC art teacher Debra Anderson was recently honored at the New York State Art Teachers (NYSATA) Conference in Binghamton, NY. Anderson was recognized by her peers and family on Sunday, Nov. 23, as the Region 6 Art Teacher of the Year. Region 6 includes the Greater Capital Region which spans 11 counties, including Albany, Columbia, …

Local restaurant owner visits culinary arts class

Bashir Chedrawee, owner and co‑founder of Simone’s Kitchen, visited Lindsey Bradt’s culinary arts class at BCHS last week to offer students an insider’s view of restaurant operations. Chedrawee discussed the keys to success in both the kitchen and the business, covering everything from crafting fresh dishes to managing staff and the daily workings of a …