Students at Bethlehem Central High School have launched a fundraising effort to overhaul the garden courtyard at the high school, dedicating it to the late Madame Michèle Atallah, a beloved French teacher who passed away last fall. The courtyard, which is adjacent to the Counseling Center at the school, would be opened for student use. …
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Special book displays have been appearing throughout April in BC’s school libraries, helping students see, understand, and appreciate one another while celebrating Neurodiversity and Autism Awareness Month. Library media specialists in each school have created library displays with books intended to spark conversation and help students of all ages better understand neurodiversity and autism. The …
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The Bethlehem Central School District plans to partner with TSL Adventures to provide a universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) program for up to 105 four-year-olds during the 2026-27 school year. UPK is a free program open to district families with children who will be four years old by Dec. 1, 2026 (children born between Dec. 2, 2021 …
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Slingerlands Elementary School students recently raised a record-setting total of $20,473 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region, the largest amount any school has raised in the program’s 12-year history! Slingerlands students participated in the READ for Ronald McDonald House campaign, a literacy-based fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital …
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Nearly 100 colleges and universities will be represented at the Spring 2026 BCHS Spring College Fair on Monday, April 20 from 10 am to 12 noon. The College Fair will be held in Gym B at Bethlehem Central High School. Students are encouraged to attend. Spring 2026 Bethlehem College Fair Date: Monday, April 20, 2025 …
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The BCSD Green Team is excited to take part in the Town of Bethlehem’s 2026 Spring Recycle Fest on Saturday, April 25 at Elm Avenue Park! The 2026 Town of Bethlehem Spring Recycle Fest is co-sponsored by: Town of Bethlehem Bethlehem Central School District Green Team Delmar Farmers Market Grassroot Givers Bethlehem Police Department and the DEA …
The Bethlehem Central Board of Education has adopted a $119.8 million budget proposal for the 2026–27 school year. If approved by voters on May 19, the plan would maintain all current student programs while keeping the tax levy within the tax cap. The Board approved the proposal at its April 1 meeting, following several budget …
Pursuant to the Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) of 2014, the Bethlehem Central School District will hold a public hearing on the District’s proposed Smart Schools Bond Act Preliminary Investment Plan before submitting to the NYS Education Department’s (NYSED) approval to receive allocations on a reimbursement basis. The District’s proposed plan is available here and …
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Jacob Lyubarov has won the Linda Austin DNA Science & Technology Award at the Regeneron Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair.
At its April 1 meeting, the BC Board of Education recognized several student-athletes and teams for their achievements during the winter sports season. Athletics Director Len Kies introduced the athletes and coaches, praising them for an outstanding season. Board of Education President Holly Dellenbaugh and Superintendent Jody Monroe presented each athlete with an Eagle pin …
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