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BCSD students earn regional, statewide honors in NYAPT poster contest

Five BCSD students earned top honors in the 2025-26 Capital Area New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) Poster Contest, with two students also receiving statewide recognition in the annual school bus safety competition. The contest invited students to create posters illustrating this year’s theme, “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes”. Student artwork was first judged locally …

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BC voters approve 2026-27 budget, elect three board members

Residents of the Bethlehem Central School District have approved a $119.8 million budget for the 2026-27 school year by a margin of 1,988 to 566, or approximately 78% in favor to 22% opposed. Voters also elected three candidates to serve on the Bethlehem Central Board of Education. They are: Meredith Moriarty, Holly Dellenbaugh and Sara …

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Kids Vote Results 2026

The results of the 2026 Kids Vote are in!  The winner of the sticker contest is Leona S., a fifth grader at Glenmont Elementary School. Thank you to all of our young artists, student voters, high school judges, and elementary principals who ran the vote this evening. Special thanks to retiring Eagle principal Dianna Reagan, …

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Third graders explore astronomy through Starlab

Third graders across the district recently had an exciting opportunity to explore astronomy through Starlab, a portable planetarium that brings immersive skywatching experiences directly into the classroom. Before entering the inflatable dome, students used constellation tubes and rotating paper plate models to learn how to identify circumpolar constellations and understand how stars appear to rotate …

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Senior student athletes celebrate with ceremonial spring signing

On Monday, May 18, more than 30 Bethlehem Central High School students signed ceremonial letters of intent to continue their athletic pursuits at the collegiate level.  Family members, coaches and friends were in attendance to cheer them on.  View a photo album from the 2026 Spring Signing Day here (Google album). Congratulations to all of our student-athletes. They …

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2026-27 Voting Guide – Budget Vote & Board of Education Election

The annual budget vote and board election will be held at Bethlehem Central High School on Tuesday, May 19 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Gym A. To vote, you must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a resident of the Bethlehem Central School District for at least 30 days prior to the vote. What will I be …

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Kids Vote, Too on May 19

On School Budget Vote Day, May 19, students in grades K-5 will have an opportunity to cast their own votes as part of Kids Vote, Too! While they will not be able to decide on a district spending plan for next year, they will be able to take part in the democratic process by voting …

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