Important: Half-day schedules at elementary, MS due to heat

On Monday and Tuesday, June 23-24, there will be half-day schedules for students at the elementary schools and the middle school due to the extreme heat. Exams at the high school will take place as scheduled, with temporary air conditioning being added to Gym B Exams not originally scheduled to be held in Gym B will be …

Eagle welcomes back Class of 2025 for Senior Assembly

On Friday, May 23, Eagle Elementary welcomed back members of the BCHS Class of 2025 for one final visit before graduation. The event marked the start of this year’s Senior Assemblies, a heartwarming Bethlehem tradition.  The gymnasium was vibrant with Eagle pride as current kindergarteners led the former Eagle students into the assembly where they …

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 …

Celebrated Author-Illustrator Jason Chin visits Bethlehem

The award-winning author and illustrator Jason Chin visited Eagle, Glenmont and Hamagrael elementary schools this week.  Known for his stunning watercolor illustrations and captivating storytelling, Chin has received numerous honors including the 2022 Caldecott medal for his illustrations in Watercress by Andrea Wang, a Caldecott Honor for Grand Canyon, a Sibert Honor and the NATE …

Celebrate National School Breakfast Week in BC Cafeterias, March 3-7

BCSD’s Food Services will celebrate National School Breakfast Week in all BC cafeterias from March 3-7. National School Breakfast Week (NSBW), established by the School Nutrition Association, aims to highlight the vital role of a nutritious breakfast in enhancing academic success. This initiative emphasizes that starting the day with a healthy meal can significantly impact …