BCMS principal Dr. Michael Klugman honored by NYS world language teachers

The New York State Association of Language Teachers (NYSAFLT) has recognized Bethlehem Central Middle School Principal Dr. Michael Klugman with the Sister Rose Aquin Caimano Distinguished Leadership Award, honoring his exceptional support of world language education. Presented annually to one outstanding school administrator statewide, the award was given to Dr. Klugman at the NYSAFLT Annual …

42 middle school students earn character awards

Forty-two middle school students were honored recently for being peer role models. These students have demonstrated outstanding character traits and are working hard to create a positive school climate. Congratulations to these students! Agam Amsterdamer Brynn Babic Morgan Bortis Sebastian Carrascal Paige Cartwright Charlotte Hruby Deen Chowdhry Tasneem Chowdhury Sophia Covey Alba DeBartolo Michael DiMola …

Introducing Follett Aspen Go

The Aspen Family Portal has a new look and a new mobile app called Follett Aspen Go. Follett Aspen Go  features a refreshed look for Aspen’s web-based platform and offers a convenient mobile app for access on the go. Families will continue to have access to all the familiar Aspen features they rely on, including …

BCMS Picture Days are Oct. 14-15

Picture days at BCMS is scheduled for: Tuesday, Oct. 14 Wednesday, Oct. 15 Schedule TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14th WILL BE A “B” DAY 6TH Grade Patroon Students 6TH Grade Hudson Students 7TH Grade students who have PE on “B” days 8TH Grade students who have PE on “B” days WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15th WILL BE AN “A” …

Sign up for the Ski & Ride Club

A message from the Bethlehem Ski & Ride Club… Parents & Students: We are happy to announce the following registration through MySchoolBucks for the transportation/chaperone/banquet fee. This will reserve a spot for each individual student interested in participating in the Bethlehem Ski & Ride Program at Jiminy Peak for the winter 2026 season. Transportation Fee The …

Open House Food Drive to support the Backpack Program

Fill our shelves: Backpack Program needs your help The BCHS Student Senate helps address food insecurity and food shortages through a K-12 weekend backpack food program. The program supplements food resources for students when school is not in session, focusing on weekends, holidays and school breaks. Each year, the Student Senate fills 60-100 backpacks weekly …

BCHS/BCMS Counseling Staff Updates

There have been staffing changes in the counseling departments at the high school and the middle school for the 2025-26 school year. Please read about them below: High School Two vacancies in the high school counseling center have been filled by veteran school counselors in the district. Carla Young and Chynna Smith, both longtime counselors …

Donate food, gently used backpacks to the BC Backpack Program

The BC Weekend Backpack program provides supplemental food to more than 80 students each week. Currently, the program needs donations of backpacks and non-perishable food items. Donations may be dropped off at any one of the district’s seven schools between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 29. Backpacks: Please consider donating a gently …