Fall student-athletes honored by Board of Education

At its Dec.17 meeting, the BC Board of Education recognized several student-athletes for their accomplishments. Each student was presented with an Eagle pin in recognition of their achievements by Board of Education President Holly Dellenbaugh and Superintendent Jody Monroe. Boys Golf Girls Diving Girls Tennis Boys Cross Country Girls Cross Country Girls Field Hockey Boys …

BCMS students build colosseum and community with 685 cans

The BCMS Helping Hands Club participated in the 2025 Kids CAN Build competition on Dec. 8 at Crossgates Mall, an annual event hosted by the Shalom Food Pantry that challenges students to give back through creativity and teamwork. Kids CAN Build is a friendly competition that challenges middle school students to design and build large …

BC students, staff participate in Special Olympics Polar Plunge

In November, members of the BC Youth Activation Committee (YAC), several staff members, and club advisor Sean Mooney plunged into the frigid waters of Lake George to support Special Olympics New York. The Bethlehem team raised $3,300 for Special Olympics New York at the 2025 Lake George Polar Plunge, contributing to the statewide effort to …

Girls cross country team heads to national competition for fourth consecutive year

On Saturday, November 22, the Bethlehem Central varsity girls cross country team finished 2nd at the NYS Federation championship, qualifying them to compete in the Nike Cross Nationals for the fourth consecutive year. The team will head to Portland, OR, to compete in the 2025 Nike Cross on December 6. Congratulations and good luck to …

BC Spirit Run brings chilly cheers and big school spirit

A cold morning did not deter K-5 runners from showing their BC pride at the fourth annual Spirit Run at Elm Avenue Park on Tuesday. Hamagrael Elementary claimed the Spirit Trophy for the second consecutive year, with an impressive 36% of its students participating in the districtwide fun run. Runners of all ages bundled up …

Board appoints new interim leadership

At its meeting on Nov. 5, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education appointed Charles Voelker as Interim Assistant Director of athletics and wellness and Paul Jenkins as Interim K-12 academic supervisor of physical education, health and family and consumer science. Both bring extensive experience in athletics, school leadership, and student programming to their new interim …

Seniors named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists

Four Bethlehem Central High School seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists as members of the class of 2026. They are among the highest-scoring entrants from New York State recognized as part of the prestigious academic recognition and scholarship program that began in 1955. They now have the opportunity to compete next spring for …

Staff Opening Day 2025-26

Bethlehem Central School District faculty and staff officially kicked off the 2025-26 school year today, preparing classrooms and school buildings across the district in anticipation of students’ return on Thursday, Sept. 4. The day began with an opening session led by Superintendent Jody Monroe, featuring a welcome from Board of Education President Holly Dellenbaugh, introductions …

Donate food, gently used backpacks to the BC Backpack Program

The BC Weekend Backpack program provides supplemental food to more than 80 students each week. Currently, the program needs donations of backpacks and non-perishable food items. Donations may be dropped off at any one of the district’s seven schools between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 29. Backpacks: Please consider donating a gently …