Brief lockout (not lockdown) at Hamagrael on Friday

Hamagrael Elementary School went into a brief lockout (not a lockdown) this afternoon after the school was notified by the Bethlehem Police Department that officers were looking for an individual in the neighborhood surrounding the school who may have posed a safety threat to others. There was no threat directed at the school. The individual was quickly located and …

Spring PASS survey to be administered in May

A message from K-12 Counseling Supervisor Kristen Connor… Dear BCSD families: This year, the Bethlehem Central School District began using a brief student survey to help the district better address social and emotional barriers to learning. We administered the first Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS) survey last fall and will be administering the …

2023-24 Kindergarten Registration

Important kindergarten registration information can be found here. Please note the March 1 deadline for guaranteed placement at the child’s home school.

National School Bus Safety Poster Contest

Bethlehem Central School District will participate in the 2023 NYAPT School Bus Safety Poster Contest. Any student enrolled in a public, parochial, or other private school may submit an entry. Posters may be submitted under five categories.  First, Second, and Third place winning posters will be selected from each division, as follows: Division #1 Grades …

Spring 2023 NYSSMA Piano Evaluation Registration

Information and registration form for NYSSMA piano evaluation March 10-11 at Schenectady County Community College can be found here.  Registration and payment are due to Dave Norman, Music Supervisor by January 24.

K-5: New computer science enrichment coming soon

The following is a message for K-5 families from Deputy Superintendent Dr. David Hurst… Dear K-5 families: This year, all classrooms K-5 will be provided with a series of hands-on computer science enrichment activities led by the district’s Library Media Specialists.  To help our elementary students get excited about computer science, coding, and engineering, the …

Support our music programs with BMA spirit wear

The following is a message from Bethlehem Music Department and the Bethlehem Music Association… On behalf of the Bethlehem Music Association, in support of our Bethlehem Music Program across all BCSD Schools, proudly we share an EXCLUSIVE ONE WEEK HOLIDAY launch of our collaborative new logos and team apparel for all musicians, music-minded students, faculty …