All buildings in the Bethlehem Central School will be CLOSED until 10:30a today, Wednesday, July 29, due to flooding in the area. There will be no summer programs today including ESY, ELF or summer camps. Staff should report at 10:30 a.m.
The Bethlehem Central School District Art Department invites its distinguished alumni to participate in the upcoming Alumni Art Exhibition, taking place in the fall of 2026. This exhibition is a showcase of the diverse creative talents of former BC students and provides a platform for community engagement and professional exposure. Interested in submitting artwork? Fill …
A message for incoming Grade 9 families from BCHS Assistant Principal Heather Culnan… Dear Grade 9 Families, Bethlehem Central High School is excited to welcome your student to our annual Grade 9 Orientation on Tuesday, September 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high school. Transportation If your student will be riding district …
Calling hours for Gianna Ida-Smith, who passed away on July 7, have been announced. Gianna’s family will receive visitors on Monday, July 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave, Delmar. The celebration of Gianna’s life will continue with a reception to be held at Martel’s Restaurant at Capital …
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Is your child interested in fall sports this year? If so, you will want to note important dates and information below. Interscholastic Sports – Fall 2026 Cheerleading, Varsity Cross Country, Modified & Varsity Field Hockey, Modified, JV & Varsity Football, Modified, JV & Varsity Golf (Boys), JV & Varsity Golf (Girls), Varsity Soccer (Boys), Mod …
Dear BC staff and families: It is with deep sorrow that I write to inform you that a BC student, Gianna Ida-Smith, who would have been a sophomore at Bethlehem Central High School in the fall, passed away this morning, July 7, 2026. Gianna had been undergoing treatment for cancer since earlier this year. Gianna …
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School zone traffic The BCSD’s Extended School Year (ESY) program is held at Eagle Elementary School from July 6 through Aug. 14. During the program, school buses will be on the road and school zone speed limits around Eagle are in effect. Please use extra caution when driving and watch for students entering and exiting …
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Please note that the information below is an annual requirement. The Districtwide Safety Plan is a general plan filed each year by the district that outlines the district’s response to emergencies. Pursuant to NYSED Commissioner’s Regulation 155.17 (e) (3), the Bethlehem Central School District is making the district-wide safety plan available for public comment prior …
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At its July 1 meeting, the BC Board of Education recognized Bethlehem Central student-athlete Brianna Fabian for her outstanding accomplishments on the lacrosse field. Fabian was presented with an Eagle pin by Board of Education President Holly Dellenbaugh and Superintendent Jody Monroe in recognition of her achievement. Fabian, a member of the BC’s girls lacrosse …
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On Saturday, June 27, a class of 323 students from Bethlehem Central High School received diplomas at a commencement ceremony held at the MVP Arena in downtown Albany. It was a joyous event for the members of the class of 2026, their families, friends, teachers, staff, administrators and members of the Board of Education. Principal …
