All PM activities canceled Thursday, Jan. 19

Thursday, Jan. 19: All afterschool and evening activities in the Bethlehem Central School District are canceled due to inclement weather. School’s Out will also be closed. The play at the middle school (The Wizard of Oz) is canceled for this evening. More information for ticket holders will be sent separately.

Jan. 18: Public hearing on tax exemption for volunteer firefighters, ambulance workers

Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation that creates an opt-in for all local governments to provide a a partial property tax exemption to volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers. Chapter 670 of the Laws of 2022  allows municipalities to offer an exemption of up to 10% of the assessed value of the primary residence of …

BCSD School Climate Survey for Parents

A positive school climate helps people feel socially, emotionally and physically safe in schools. To ensure the district is aligning its priorities, staff and resources to meet the needs of our school community, the Bethlehem Central School District is conducting its School Climate Survey for students, staff and parents over the next 10 days. Link to the 2022-23 School Climate Survey for Parents. Note: If you have …

National School Bus Safety Poster Contest

Bethlehem Central School District will participate in the 2023 NYAPT School Bus Safety Poster Contest. Any student enrolled in a public, parochial, or other private school may submit an entry. Posters may be submitted under five categories.  First, Second, and Third place winning posters will be selected from each division, as follows: Division #1 Grades …

BCMS presents The Wizard of Oz

Thursday’s performance of The Wizard of Oz has been postponed. Performances will now be Friday, 7p; Saturday, 2p; Saturday, 7p; Sunday, 2p and Sunday, 7p. Tickets for Thursday will be honored at the Sunday evening show.

Spring 2023 NYSSMA Piano Evaluation Registration

Information and registration form for NYSSMA piano evaluation March 10-11 at Schenectady County Community College can be found here.  Registration and payment are due to Dave Norman, Music Supervisor by January 24.

Jan. 5: BOU hosts “Life After BC” college panel

The following is an invitation from Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited (BOU)… Life After BC will be on Thursday, January 5, 2023 in high school room G-100 at 7 p.m. This is a panel discussion facilitated by Ryan St. John, who is a BCHS guidance counselor. Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited (BOU) offers this free presentation to BCHS juniors …

District mourns loss of staff member Robin Dunnells

The Bethlehem Central School District is mourning the loss of Food Services employee Robin Dunnells, who passed away on Thursday, December 15.  Dunnells had worked for the district since October 2021 in several cafeteria locations, including Eagle Elementary School, the high school and most recently, at the middle school. Robin was well known in the …

Sunday, Dec. 18: Caring & Sharing distribution

Caring and Sharing distribution will take on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Bethlehem Central High School. Families who have registered for Caring and Sharing can pick up their items on the Van Dyke Road side of the school, outside of the cafeteria.