District Archives - Bethlehem Central School District

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

Aug. 12 Board of Education meeting to include Special Education report

The next Bethlehem Central Board of Education meeting will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. at the high school in Room D-122. The meeting will also be livestreamed. The meeting will include three presentations: Special Education: Alliance Education Associates (AEA) will present findings from AEA’s in-depth review of the district’s special education programs and …

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July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

BCHS theater ensembles announce 2026-27 shows

Bethlehem Central High School’s theater ensembles have announced two productions for the 2026–27 school year. They include the original play Fading Fireflies by Amy Roos, which will debut in December, and the popular musical Chicago: Teen Edition, which will be performed in April 2027. Fading Fireflies Theatre Without a Net (TWON) will present Fading Fireflies, …

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July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

BCMS to present Matilda JR. in 2027

BCMS is excited to announce the 2027 musical… Matilda JR.! Matilda JR., the beloved musical based on the Roald Dahl classic, will delight audiences with five performances Jan. 14-17. Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who …

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July 29, 2026

Weds, 7/29: Summer programs CANCELED, buildings closed until 10:30a

All buildings in the Bethlehem Central School will be CLOSED until 10:30a today, Wednesday, July 29, due to flooding in the area. There will be no summer programs today including ESY, ELF or summer camps. Staff should report at 10:30 a.m.

July 28, 2026

Alumni Art Exhibition seeking artists

The Bethlehem Central School District Art Department invites its distinguished alumni to participate in the upcoming Alumni Art Exhibition, taking place in the fall of 2026. This exhibition is a showcase of the diverse creative talents of former BC students and provides a platform for community engagement and professional exposure. Interested in submitting artwork? Fill …

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July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

Grade 9 Orientation is Tuesday, Sept. 1

A message for incoming Grade 9 families from BCHS Assistant Principal Heather Culnan… Dear Grade 9 Families, Bethlehem Central High School is excited to welcome your student to our annual Grade 9 Orientation on Tuesday, September 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high school. Transportation If your student will be riding district …

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July 11, 2026July 11, 2026

Calling hours Monday evening for Gianna Ida-Smith

Calling hours for Gianna Ida-Smith, who passed away on July 7, have been announced. Gianna’s family will receive visitors on Monday, July 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave, Delmar. The celebration of Gianna’s life will continue with a reception to be held at Martel’s Restaurant at Capital …

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July 10, 2026

Is your child interested in fall sports?

Is your child interested in fall sports this year? If so, you will want to note important dates and information below. Interscholastic Sports – Fall 2026 Cheerleading, Varsity Cross Country, Modified & Varsity Field Hockey, Modified, JV & Varsity Football, Modified, JV & Varsity Golf (Boys), JV & Varsity Golf (Girls), Varsity Soccer (Boys), Mod …

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July 7, 2026

District mourns passing of BCHS student Gianna Ida-Smith

Dear BC staff and families: It is with deep sorrow that I write to inform you that a BC student, Gianna Ida-Smith, who would have been a sophomore at Bethlehem Central High School in the fall, passed away this morning, July 7, 2026. Gianna had been undergoing treatment for cancer since earlier this year. Gianna …

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July 6, 2026July 10, 2026

School Zone Reminder and Summer Office Hours

School zone traffic The BCSD’s Extended School Year (ESY) program is held at Eagle Elementary School from July 6 through Aug. 14. During the program, school buses will be on the road and school zone speed limits around Eagle are in effect. Please use extra caution when driving and watch for students entering and exiting …

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