Baseball story doubles as both reading and history lesson

On the same day the World Series kicked off, Slingerlands Elementary School hosted its much-anticipated second annual Fourth Grade Baseball Tournament. After weeks of reading about the incredible life of professional baseball pitcher Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, fourth graders at Slingerlands Elementary School celebrated with a fall tradition inspired by Johnson’s story.  The students read A …

BC student artwork featured at statewide convention

Student artists from across the Bethlehem Central School District had their work showcased last week at the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) annual conference in Buffalo. The district’s art department faculty selected student artwork from all grade levels reflecting the NYSSBA conference theme of “Conversation. Connection. Community.” The exhibit included watercolor, ceramics, photography, …

Dave Ksanznak appointed as Interim K-12 supervisor of physical education, health and athletics

Bethlehem Central School District is pleased to welcome Dave Ksanznak back as interim K-12 supervisor of physical education, health and athletics. The Board of Education appointed Ksanznak to the position at its Oct. 21 meeting. In his new role, Ksanznak will work with the district’s K-12 physical education and health staff and help oversee the …

An important message from Superintendent Jody Monroe

The following is an important message from Superintendent Jody Monroe… Dear BC/Parent Guardian: I am writing to inform you of an arrest made by the Bethlehem Police Department following an incident on school property after school hours. On Friday, Oct. 16, at approximately 4:43 p.m., the Bethlehem Police Department located and arrested an individual in …

Join the Bethlehem Music Association and support music education at BC

The Bethlehem Central School District posts fundraisers sponsored by official Booster Clubs affiliated with the school district. The following is a message from the Bethlehem Music Association, the official boosters of the music program: Dear BC Family, Bethlehem Central School District is the proud home of an outstanding music department composed of 16 music teachers, …