Feb. 25: Offices closed, no athletics

All offices in the Bethlehem Central School District will be closed today, Friday, Feb. 25, due to the snowstorm. There will be no athletic events or practices. School is scheduled to resume Monday, Feb. 28 following the mid-winter break. Stay safe, BC!

World Languages Info Session is Mar. 16

Learn about the BCSD World Languages programs and the Seal of Biliteracy Recognition Program at a virtual information session on Wednesday, Mar. 16. Topics to be covered: Middle School Language Choice Checkpoint Exams NYS New World Language Standards AP Courses Seal of Biliteracy Interested? RSVP today by contacting Luis Avilés via email at laviles@bethlehemschools.org or …

2021-22 School Climate Survey Results

Administered against the backdrop of the Omicron surge, School Climate Survey results yield surprisingly positive data from students, staff and families.

BC seeking community partnership to provide UPK

The Bethlehem Central School District is seeking a partnership with one or more community-based organizations to provide a Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for up to 89 four-year-olds within the district. The district is soliciting proposals from qualified providers in a Request for Proposals (RFP) that was issued this week. This is the second year the …

Lab School BBQ is March 5

Don’t worry about snow and ice, think barbeque instead. Preorder your meals for the Mar. 5 Lab School BBQ, an annual tradition at BC.

Budget Development Calendar 2022-23

Development of the 2022-23 school district budget begins in February. Several public meetings are scheduled to discuss various elements of the budget before the Board of Education adopts a budget proposal in April. Residents of the Bethlehem Central School District will get to vote on a proposed budget on Tuesday, May 17 at Bethlehem Central …

Lab School “Penny Wars” benefit South End Children’s Cafe

Hearing the term shortage seems to be a daily occurrence during the pandemic. With businesses making purchases as touchless as possible these days, another unfortunate shortage related to the pandemic is the lack of coins in circulation.   The BC Lab School (a small, rigorous progressive program at BCHS) decided to make use of their mounting …

School Climate Survey 2021-22

Between now and Jan. 21, students, staff and parents can help the district align its priorities, staff and resources to improve the school experience.

Board of Education to appoint Jennifer Szpila as Elementary Assistant Principal

The Bethlehem Central Board of Education is expected to name Jennifer Szpila as elementary assistant principal, a role serving all five elementary schools in the district. Szpila has worked in the South Colonie Central School District for 15 years, most recently as an administrative dean and a Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairperson addressing the …