National Honor Society welcomes 77 new members

The Gladys E. Newell Chapter of the National Honor Society at Bethlehem Central High School welcomed 77 new members at a ceremony on Tuesday evening, May 13. The students, all juniors, were celebrated for their scholarship, character, leadership and service. Photo highlights from Tuesday’s ceremony can be found here.  Congratulations to these outstanding students! Zakir …

Elementary enrollment trends prompt discussion of flexible attendance zones

On Wednesday, May 7, Superintendent Jody Monroe announced that the district would perform a six-month evaluation of enrollment and attendance zones at the elementary schools. The announcement comes amid enrollment changes that have affected the balanced distribution of students among the five schools (Eagle, Elsmere, Glenmont, Hamagrael and Slingerlands). Superintendent Monroe recommended the formal review …

Kids Vote Too on May 20

On Tuesday, May 20, while adults participate in the annual school budget vote and board election, our K-5 students have their own important decision to make! K-5 students will have the opportunity to cast their votes to choose new recess gear for the elementary schools! This year, students will be choosing between two fun options: …

Winter student-athletes honored by Board of Education

At its April 23 meeting, the BC Board of Education recognized several student-athletes for their accomplishments. Each student was presented with an Eagle pin in recognition of their achievements by Board of Education President Holly Dellenbaugh and Superintendent Jody Monroe. BC winter sports teams enjoyed a remarkable season, marked by outstanding accomplishments. Rummers excelled, setting …

BCHS junior published in Spanish Honor Society Magazine

Bethlehem Central High School junior Laurel Muench’s digital art piece, “La Quinta Pared” (The Fifth Wall), was published in the March 2025 issue of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica magazine, Albricias. Inspired by a video exploring the concept of the fifth wall in media—an extension of the well-known fourth wall that separates performers from the audience—Muench …