BCHS earns national honor as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School
School named among “best of the best” for inclusive opportunities and leadership.
Category: District News
Support the BC Backpack Program
The BC Backpack Program needs your help! The BC Weekend Backpack Program helps address food insecurity through a K-12 weekend backpack food program. The program supplements food resources for students on weekends, holidays and school breaks. Volunteers at the high school fill 60-100 backpacks each week. The backpacks are distributed discreetly to students across the …
New spectator guidelines for 2026-27
To help maintain a safe, supportive, and enjoyable game environment, Bethlehem Central is implementing new spectator guidelines for 2026-27. Please note the following: K–8 students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian No noisemakers or sports equipment No re-entry No entry after halftime Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us create a positive experience …
BC to host free Parents as Partners Webinar Series in 2026-2027
Bethlehem Central School District will be offering a free Parents as Partners webinar series during the 2026-27 school year. The series provides families and caregivers with 10 live Zoom sessions focused on practical strategies for supporting children, learning and family wellness. Led by Dr. Jennifer L. Bashant, founder of Building Better Futures, LLC, the sessions …
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Families needing financial support throughout the school year
A message from BCSD Superintendent Jody Monroe: Dear BC Parent/Guardian: Inflation and economic uncertainties since the COVID pandemic have made financial hardship more common for families everywhere. As a school district, we offer support in several ways throughout the year for BC families who may need assistance when it comes to paying for school-related activities …
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BCHS Class of ‘86 to celebrate 40th reunion
Are you a member of the Bethlehem Central High School Class of 1986? Join your fellow classmates for our 40th class reunion Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 6:30-10:30pm at Wolfert’s Roost in Albany. RSVP is required. The fun doesn’t stop there! Informal events have been planned throughout the entire weekend, starting on Friday, September 25 …
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BCHS named top high school in Albany metro region
Bethlehem Central High School has been rated the number one high school in the Albany metro area by U.S. News & World Report in the national 2026-27 Best High Schools list. The Albany metro area includes 47 public high schools in the greater Capital Region. The high school was also ranked #75 in New York State. The …
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Review of special education at BC identifies strengths, areas for improvement
Alliance Education Associates (AEA) has completed a comprehensive review of Bethlehem Central School District’s special education programs and services, identifying strengths in the district’s ability to serve students with disabilities while also outlining opportunities for improvement. AEA presented its findings to the Bethlehem Central Board of Education on Aug. 12 following a six-month review conducted …
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Heather Culnan named interim principal of Hamagrael Elementary School
Bethlehem Central School District has named longtime Bethlehem Central High School Assistant Principal Heather Culnan interim principal of Hamagrael Elementary School. Culnan will begin her new role Aug. 31, following the departure of Hamagrael Principal Ian Knox, who is taking a one-year leave of absence to pursue a professional opportunity outside the district. Culnan brings …
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Nick Petraccione returning to BCHS as an interim assistant principal
Bethlehem Central School District is welcoming back retired Bethlehem Central administrator Nick Petraccione, who will serve as interim assistant principal at Bethlehem Central High School for the 2026-27 school year. Petraccione will assume the position currently held by Assistant Principal Heather Culnan, who has been named interim principal of Hamagrael Elementary School. Petraccione retired from …
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