BCHS ranked #1 high school in Capital Region, advances in national rankings

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 2025-26 Best High Schools list. The Albany metro area includes 47 public high schools in the greater Capital Region. The online rankings were released on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. …

BCHS announces schedule of upcoming shows, auditions

Theatre Without a Net (TWON) is proud to announce its 2025-26 season lineup, as well as upcoming auditions for its fall show: Little Women December 12-14, 2025 Adapted from the timeless novel by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women follows the coming-of-age journey of the March sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy. Set against the backdrop …

Proposed capital project includes classroom renovations, cooling project

Note: The information below will be updated over the next several months, as the Board of Education discusses a proposed capital project. Meeting Schedule | Cooling Project | Project Highlights | Scope by Building The Bethlehem Central School District is preparing a capital project that would support the district’s core values of academics, community, character, …

Fall 2025 Continuing Education

Back-to-school is not just for our students! Check out our Continuing Education classes and get ready for a fun and rewarding fall.

Free school meals for all students starting in September

Beginning in September 2025, breakfast and lunch meals will be available to ALL Bethlehem Central School District students free of charge as a result of a new state law. Extra items such as snacks, additional entrees or extra milk will continue to be an additional cost. Families are not required to fill out paperwork or an application …

McKenzie Barrett named as Special Education CSE Chair – Middle School

McKenzie Barrett has been appointed as the new Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chair for middle school. While Barrett will officially begin the role on Sept. 1, she is no stranger to the district, having served BC students and families since 2016. As Middle School CSE Chair, Barrett’s responsibilities will include supervising special education teachers …

Bus Transportation Form for 2025-26

To ensure efficiency in the district transportation program, families whose children are eligible for bus transportation must update each student’s bus transportation needs for the 2025-26 school year. We are asking all parents whose students are eligible for transportation to verify OR update their bus registration in  Aspen.  You can update now through Aug. 15. …

Reunion news: Class of 2005 to celebrate 20 years on Nov. 29

The Bethlehem Central High School Class of 2005 will celebrate its 20-year reunion on Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Normanside Country Club in Delmar.  BCHS Class of 2005 – 20th Reunion Saturday, November 29 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Normanside Country Club 150 Salisbury Rd, Delmar, NY 12054 Appetizers, food stations, and cash bar Access …

Fall sports registration info for BCMS, BCHS

Bethlehem Central believes that participation in sports provides a wealth of opportunities and experiences that assist students in their education. Accordingly, the district offers students opportunities to participate in more than 20 sports across three seasons. The district is a member of the New York State Athletic Association, competing as a Class A school in …

National Night Out & Poster Contest

The Bethlehem Police Department’s Community Services unit invites BC families to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Elm Avenue Park. The event is part of an annual national crime prevention effort. Information about crime prevention and personal safety will be provided by many different organizations. In collaboration …