Board of Education to review three K-5 rezoning options

To help balance future enrollment and class sizes in grades K–5, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education will review three newly developed elementary rezoning options at its December 17 meeting. The options will be presented by Tyler Technologies, the mapping and data firm hired by the district to conduct the elementary zoning study.  The three …

BCMS students build colosseum and community with 685 cans

The BCMS Helping Hands Club participated in the 2025 Kids CAN Build competition on Dec. 8 at Crossgates Mall, an annual event hosted by the Shalom Food Pantry that challenges students to give back through creativity and teamwork. Kids CAN Build is a friendly competition that challenges middle school students to design and build large …

Meet the March Sisters!

The curtain is about to rise on Little Women at Bethlehem Central High School, opening Friday, Dec. 12, and running through Sunday, Dec. 14. Our  talented student-actors are ready to bring the beloved March sisters to life. Get to know the incredible cast behind Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy! Charlotte Kaleta as Jo March A …

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 …