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 …

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 …