Seal of Biliteracy The Bethlehem Central High School Class of 2026 will include 68 New York State Seal of Biliteracy recipients! The NYS Seal of Biliteracy is an award that formally recognizes students who have attained a high level of proficiency in two or more world languages (one of which must be English) by high …
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At the June 3 Board of Education meeting, school district officials will propose a capital construction timeline resulting from this year’s approval of a $60 million facilities improvement project. The timeline includes plans for the temporary relocation of Elsmere students and staff for part of the 2027-28 school year. The Board meeting will be held …
The Gladys E. Newell Chapter of the National Honor Society at Bethlehem Central High School welcomed 83 new members during a ceremony on Tuesday evening, May 26. The induction ceremony celebrated students who exemplify the four pillars of the National Honor Society: scholarship, character, leadership and service. Photo highlights from Tuesday’s ceremony can be found …
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Four Bethlehem Central High School seniors took part in the annual Capital Region BOCES National Signing Day by signing letters of intent to work in the skilled trades for local businesses and trade unions, and/or continue their training through apprenticeships and college programs. They included: Nicholas Frost, Building Trades, Bethlehem, Local 2 Bricklayers/Euro Tile & …
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A team of 31 BC employees laced up for the 2026 CDPHP Workforce Challenge last Thursday, representing the district in one of the Capital Region’s largest annual road races. The 3.5 mile run/walk brought together thousands of participants representing workplaces from across the region. BC staff showed strong team spirit throughout the event, sporting matching …
Congratulations to junior Lily Griesbach and sophomore Elizabeth Kearney for being honored by the New York State Sportswriters Association as members of the All-State Girls Basketball Team. The duo was instrumental in this year’s successful season that saw the team advance to the NYS championship game. Being named to an All-State basketball team is a significant honor that recognizes …
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The Bethlehem Central Bx Ultimate Frisbee team placed 2nd overall in New York, the best finish for a Capital Region Bx team. The BC team defeated Brighton High School, Bronx Science, and The Beacon School leading up to the finals on Sunday, May 24 BC fell to Brooklyn Technical High School in front of a dedicated …
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On Tuesday, May 19, Eagle Elementary welcomed back members of the BCHS Class of 2026 for their Senior Assembly, a cherished Bethlehem tradition marking a full-circle moment before graduation. The gymnasium filled with cheers as current students, staff, and families celebrated the soon-to-be graduates’ return to the halls where it all began. Seniors reconnected with …
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The boys tennis team has done it again!
As planning continues for the 2026-27 school year, several staff appointments and leadership changes are underway. These changes will include a principal leadership transition between Elsmere Elementary School and Slingerlands Elementary School, beginning in the new school year. Andrew Baker will serve as principal of Elsmere, and Kate Kloss will assume the role of principal …
