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 …

Go Home Early Drill is Oct. 10

The Bethlehem Central School District will conduct the annual Go Home Early Drill on FRIDAY, October 10, 2025. All schools will dismiss 15 minutes earlier than their regular dismissal on Friday. There will be no late buses at BCMS or BCHS. All students will travel home the same way they do every day. Parents who …

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 …

BCHS announces schedule of upcoming shows, auditions

Theatre Without a Net (TWON) is proud to announce its 2025-26 season lineup, as well as upcoming auditions for its fall show: Little Women December 12-14, 2025 Adapted from the timeless novel by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women follows the coming-of-age journey of the March sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy. Set against the backdrop …

Fall 2025 Continuing Education

Back-to-school is not just for our students! Check out our Continuing Education classes and get ready for a fun and rewarding fall.

Slingerlands welcomes back Class of 2025 for Senior Assembly

On Wednesday, June 11, Slingerlands Elementary welcomed back members of the BCHS Class of 2025 for their Senior Assembly, a cherished Bethlehem tradition.  Led by their former fifth-grade teachers, the seniors made their way through the familiar halls of Slingerlands, lined with cheering students holding handmade signs that read Slingerlands Loves You and Bethlehem Forever. …

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 …