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 …

Holiday wishes fulfilled by “Kids Helping Kids”

More than 300 holiday wishes have been fulfilled thanks to the caring generosity of Hamagrael students and families. During the annual Kids Helping Kids “Adopt-a-Snowflake” project, hundreds of gifts were purchased for children in the Capital Region served by Unity House and its Children’s Holiday Program. The “snowflakes” are individual suggestions or requests for specific …

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, …

Tuesday, Dec. 2: Schools and offices CLOSED, vote postponed

All schools in the Bethlehem Central School District will be CLOSED today, Tuesday, Dec. 2, due to the impending winter storm. All offices will also be closed.  The Capital Project Vote has been POSTPONED. A new date will be announced soon.

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 …