On Thursday, Mar. 16, grade 7 students had the opportunity to learn about a variety of careers. More than 40 volunteers shared stories about their jobs and about the journeys they have taken in their careers. Thank you all for making this year’s Career Day at BCMS informative and fun! Public Health, Public Administration, Public …
On Monday evening, Mar. 27, don’t be alarmed if you see several fire department vehicles at Bethlehem Central High School. Fire departments from Delmar and Slingerlands have been invited to a safety walkthrough/training at the school. The district routinely partners with fire officials as part of each department’s pre-planning activities in the event of an …
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Four teams of BC Middle School students competed in the regional Odyssey of the Mind tournament on Sunday March 5th.Odyssey of the Mind is known as the world’s greatest problem-solving program for students. Three teams took 1st place in their divisions and will move on to the State Tournament in Syracuse on April 15th. One …
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On March 16, 2023, the District Choral Festival made a triumphant return to Bethlehem after several years.
Do you have an old backpack you want to put to good use? Donate it to the BC Weekend Backpack Program by dropping it off at the high school Main Entrance between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday through Mar. 27. Bethlehem Central High School sponsors a districtwide effort to address food insecurity …
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A reminder for families K-12: There is no school on Friday, Mar. 17. Faculty and staff will be participating in a full day of professional development on that day.
On Tuesday, March 14, members of the Slingerlands PTO will welcome Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Latisha Ellis-Williams to speak as part of their general meeting. Dr. Ellis-Williams will provide a brief overview of her role as the district’s chief DEI officer and will review the district’s goals with the group. PTA and PTO …
Did you know that students at Bethlehem Central High School can choose from more than two dozen Career & Technical Education courses available through Capital Region BOCES? From automotive services, to electrical trades to welding, students are creating career paths on their own terms. This month, BOCES is celebrating women in the trades including BCHS …
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On Saturday, Mar. 11, Bethlehem Central High School student Pamela White will defend her title as New York State Poetry Out Loud champion.
Beginning March 6, Albany County will begin work on the first phase of the Albany County Rail Trail Bridge Replacement Project over New Scotland Road (SR 85) in Slingerlands. The work is expected to take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. If traveling in that area, there could be minor delays. The first phase …
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