Slingerlands welcomes back Class of 2026 for Senior Assembly

The halls of Slingerlands Elementary were filled with applause, smiles and memories on June 11 as members of the BCHS Class of 2026 returned to their former school for their Senior Assembly. The celebration began with the Class of 2026 joining current students to sing “Rainbow Connection”, accompanied by music teacher Sarah Platek on piano, …

NYSAFLT award honors BCHS Spanish teacher Michael Mitchell

The New York State Association for Language Teachers (NYSAFLT) will recognize Bethlehem Central High School Spanish teacher Michael Mitchell with the 2026 President’s Award this fall. The NYSAFLT President’s award is presented annually to an individual who has been a personal mentor or has demonstrated outstanding service to the organization. In announcing the honor, NYSAFLT …

BCHS students’ virtual investment returns earn 4th place NYS finish

Congratulations to BCHS Stock Market Club members Bhargava Janga, Arnav Sharma, and Steven Calderon (pictured above, left to right) for ringing up an amazing 92% return on their virtual portfolio this spring. The investing team finished fourth in New York State in the Stock Market Game. The Stock Market Game is a competitive online simulation …

2026 Tenure Reception honors 11 BC staff members

  On the evening of June 3, eleven Bethlehem Central educators were joined by family, friends and colleagues to celebrate their tenure, awarded during the 2025-26 school year. Please join us in congratulating these staff members on their achievements. Their hard work and dedication are part of what makes Bethlehem Central all that it is. …

The weight of success: BCHS Odyssey of the Mind team excels at international competition

A team of seven Bethlehem Central High School students earned a sixth-place finish in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, May 27-30, ending a successful season with a top ten finish among the best teams from around the globe. The team traveled to Iowa State University to compete against teams from across the United …

Madame Michèle Atallah Memorial Garden Dedication

Students, colleagues, family, and friends of the late Michèle Atallah gathered at Bethlehem Central High School on Friday, May 29, to celebrate the opening of a newly renovated courtyard, memorial garden, and bench dedicated to the beloved French teacher who passed away from cancer in the fall of 2025. Atallah had taught at the high …

“Be the Change” honorees for April-May 2026

At Bethlehem Central High School, many students are making a difference at school and in the community. Throughout the school year, these students are recognized for displaying character strengths that make them role models among their peers.  Congratulations to the group of students recognized recently as the school’s “Be the Change” recipients for April and …