Eagle welcomes back class of 2026 for senior assembly

On Tuesday, May 19, Eagle Elementary welcomed back members of the BCHS Class of 2026 for their Senior Assembly, a cherished Bethlehem tradition marking a full-circle moment before graduation. The gymnasium filled with cheers as current students, staff, and families celebrated the soon-to-be graduates’ return to the halls where it all began. Seniors reconnected with …

BCSD students earn regional, statewide honors in NYAPT poster contest

Five BCSD students earned top honors in the 2025-26 Capital Area New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) Poster Contest, with two students also receiving statewide recognition in the annual school bus safety competition. The contest invited students to create posters illustrating this year’s theme, “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes”. Student artwork was first judged locally …

Third graders explore astronomy through Starlab

Third graders across the district recently had an exciting opportunity to explore astronomy through Starlab, a portable planetarium that brings immersive skywatching experiences directly into the classroom. Before entering the inflatable dome, students used constellation tubes and rotating paper plate models to learn how to identify circumpolar constellations and understand how stars appear to rotate …

Kids Vote, Too on May 19

On School Budget Vote Day, May 19, students in grades K-5 will have an opportunity to cast their own votes as part of Kids Vote, Too! While they will not be able to decide on a district spending plan for next year, they will be able to take part in the democratic process by voting …

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, …

Kies honored as NYSPHSAA Section 2 Athletic Director of the Year

Bethlehem Central Athletic Director Len Kies has been named the NYSPHSAA Section 2 Athletic Director of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional leadership and meaningful contributions to interscholastic athletics. The honor was presented at the Capital Area School Development Association’s (CASDA) Capital Region Education Awards ceremony on April 30, celebrating Kies’s long-standing commitment to student-athletes …

Slingerlands students read their way past $20K for a cause

Slingerlands Elementary School students recently raised a record-setting total of $20,473 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region, the largest amount any school has raised in the program’s 12-year history! Slingerlands students participated in the READ for Ronald McDonald House campaign, a literacy-based fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital …

BC junior awarded prestigious study abroad scholarship

Bethlehem Central High School junior Tyler Ilardi is headed to the birthplace of the Spanish language, Salamanca, Spain, this summer. One of fewer than 20 students nationwide, Ilardi has been awarded the National Spanish Exam (NSE) Junior Travel Abroad Scholarship. Through the program, Ilardi will study at the University of Salamanca with native Spanish speakers …