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Tax levy increase just over one percent On May 20, voters in the Bethlehem Central School District will consider a proposed budget of $116.6 million for the 2025-26 school year, which includes a tax levy increase of 1.12%. The Board of Education adopted the proposed plans at its meeting on April 2. The proposed tax …
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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 …
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The BC Green Team will host the third annual Giveaway Weekend in the Town of Bethlehem from Friday, May 9-Sunday, May 11.
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: …
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 …
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Congratulations to Veer Williams and Mahmud Zamamiri!
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 …
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At its meeting on April 23, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education appointed Christopher Jantson as the new K-12 Music Supervisor for the district, effective July 1. Jantson will oversee music education, curriculum, and programs across all seven schools, succeeding longtime music supervisor David Norman, who is retiring at the end of the school year. …
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The students of the high school’s chapter of ALANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Native American & Allies) will host the AAPI Food Festival on Friday, May 30, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. at Bethlehem Central High School in the cafeteria. The festival will feature dishes from student and parent chefs and food and prizes from several area …
On Tuesday, April 22, BC cafeterias will celebrate Earth Day with a special 100% plant-based chicken entrée from Rebellyous Foods. The BCSD Food Service Department is dedicated to reducing food waste, conserving resources, and promoting earth-friendly practices in its daily operations. BC Food Service Director Claire Groudine works closely with the district’s Sustainability Coordinator and …
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