Elsmere students get the Maple Experience

The Mobile Maple Experience rolled into Elsmere Elementary School on Monday to educate students about one of New York State’s sweetest agricultural traditions. Housed in a 24-foot trailer, the New York State Maple Producers Association’s mobile classroom features interactive exhibits that trace maple production from its origins with Native American practices to today’s industry. Presenters …

Sprinkle, don’t pour: author visit inspires K-5 writers

Award-winning kidlit author and Bethlehem Central High School graduate, Stacy McAnulty, returned to Bethlehem last week to visit all five elementary schools. Throughout the week, McAnulty encouraged students to think like writers as she walked them through her writing process and research methods. She stressed the value of gathering ideas from many sources: factual texts, …

K-5 excitement builds for uniquely special author visit

With all eyes on outer space this spring, elementary students across the district have been buzzing with excitement as they prepare to welcome author Stacy McAnulty to their schools later this month. McAnulty is an award-winning children’s book author and a BC graduate. The engineer-turned-writer has authored dozens of books popular with students in grades …

BCSD libraries feature Neurodiversity & Autism Awareness nooks

Special book displays have been appearing throughout April in BC’s school libraries, helping students see, understand, and appreciate one another while celebrating Neurodiversity and Autism Awareness Month. Library media specialists in each school have created library displays with books intended to spark conversation and help students of all ages better understand neurodiversity and autism. The …

March 24: Our Power, Our Voices Poetry Slam hosted by ALANA

The BCMS chapter of ALANA ( African, Latinx, Asian, Native American & Allies) will host its first event on March 24. Event: Our Voices, Our Power Poetry Slam Date: Tuesday, March 24 Time: 6 PM Location: Bethlehem Central Middle School – Library Experience a powerful evening of poetry and connection. Students and families from across …

Donate to the BCSD Food Services Community Food Drive

The Bethlehem Central Food Service Department is hosting a food drive to collect essential items for The Bethlehem Food Pantry to help our local families and individuals in need. Every donation brings us closer to building a hunger-free future! Items Needed: Canned or Boxed Food: Pasta sauces, Chef Boyardee products, mac & cheese, beets, canned …

Registration for the 2026 Workforce Challenge is OPEN

Registration for the CDPHP Workforce Challenge is now OPEN! Join your BC colleagues on a districtwide BC team and run or walk the annual 3.5-mile race. 2026 Workforce Challenge Details: Who:  You! All BC faculty and staff, districtwide, are invited to join the BC team.  What: The 2026 Workforce challenge. Join your BC colleagues and …

BC Food Services will offer take-home meals for students observing Ramadan

BCSD’s Food Services will offer take-home breakfast and lunch for students who are fasting in observance of Ramadan. Take-home meals will be available during the school weeks throughout Ramadan. Families are asked to pre-order each week by filling out the attached Google Form. Orders should be submitted by the Friday before the following week.  All students …