The weight of success: BCHS Odyssey of the Mind team excels at international competition

A team of seven Bethlehem Central High School students earned a sixth-place finish in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, May 27-30, ending a successful season with a top ten finish among the best teams from around the globe. The team traveled to Iowa State University to compete against teams from across the United …

Madame Michèle Atallah Memorial Garden Dedication

Students, colleagues, family, and friends of the late Michèle Atallah gathered at Bethlehem Central High School on Friday, May 29, to celebrate the opening of a newly renovated courtyard, memorial garden, and bench dedicated to the beloved French teacher who passed away from cancer in the fall of 2025. Atallah had taught at the high …

“Be the Change” honorees for April-May 2026

At Bethlehem Central High School, many students are making a difference at school and in the community. Throughout the school year, these students are recognized for displaying character strengths that make them role models among their peers.  Congratulations to the group of students recognized recently as the school’s “Be the Change” recipients for April and …

June 3 Capital Bond Project update to include proposed construction timeline, impact

At the June 3 Board of Education meeting, school district officials will propose a capital construction timeline resulting from this year’s approval of a $60 million facilities improvement project. The timeline includes plans for the temporary relocation of Elsmere students and staff for part of the 2027-28 school year. The Board meeting will be held …

National Honor Society welcomes 83 new members

The Gladys E. Newell Chapter of the National Honor Society at Bethlehem Central High School welcomed 83 new members during a ceremony on Tuesday evening, May 26. The induction ceremony celebrated students who exemplify the four pillars of the National Honor Society: scholarship, character, leadership and service.  Photo highlights from Tuesday’s ceremony can be found …

Four BCHS students sign letters of intent to join skilled workforce

Four Bethlehem Central High School seniors took part in the annual Capital Region BOCES National Signing Day by signing letters of intent to work in the skilled trades for local businesses and trade unions, and/or continue their training through apprenticeships and college programs. They included: Nicholas Frost, Building Trades, Bethlehem, Local 2 Bricklayers/Euro Tile & …

2026 Workforce Challenge Recap & Results

A team of 31 BC employees laced up for the 2026 CDPHP Workforce Challenge last Thursday, representing the district in one of the Capital Region’s largest annual road races. The 3.5 mile run/walk brought together thousands of participants representing workplaces from across the region. BC staff showed strong team spirit throughout the event, sporting matching …

Two student-athletes named to All-State team

Congratulations to junior Lily Griesbach and sophomore Elizabeth Kearney for being honored by the New York State Sportswriters Association as members of the All-State Girls Basketball Team. The duo was ​instrumental ​in this year’s successful ​season that saw the team advance to the NYS ​championship game. Being named to an All-State basketball team is a significant honor that recognizes …