Air conditioning could be coming to BC schools with a proposed capital 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, …

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. …

Bethlehem SEPTA holds inaugural meeting, elects officers

The Bethlehem Central School District is proud to announce the formation of a new Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA), officially chartered by the New York State PTA on June 17, 2025. Founded by several dozen dedicated parents and faculty members, Bethlehem SEPTA is committed to fostering strong partnerships among families, educators, administrators, existing PTAs, …

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 …

Elsmere welcomes back the Class of 2025 for Senior Assembly

On Friday, June 6, Elsmere Elementary welcomed back members of the BCHS Class of 2025 for one final visit before graduation. The Senior Assembly is a heartwarming Bethlehem tradition that began at Elsmere. The gymnasium was buzzing with excitement as families of the Class of 2025 gathered where it all began. Current Elsmere students cheered …

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 …