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 …

Board appoints new Director of Athletics and Wellness

The Bethlehem Central Board of Education has appointed Andrew Santandera as the district’s new director of athletics and wellness. Santandera’s appointment is effective July 1, 2026. He succeeds Leonard Kies, who will retire at the end of the school year. Santandera will provide leadership and oversight for all interscholastic athletics in the district. Bethlehem Central …

BCHS senior earns regional Courage Award

Bethlehem Central High School senior Paisley Sims was honored earlier this month with a Paul and Suzanne Murray Martin Luther King, Jr. Courage Award. The award is presented annually by Siena University to three young people from the Capital Region who have demonstrated personal courage by taking positive action against racism, prejudice or bias-related violence …

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 …

Eagle HEARTS Principal Reagan

Valentine’s Day has always been Principal Dianna Reagan’s favorite holiday, and this year, the Eagle Elementary School community made it one she will never forget. On Thursday, Feb. 12, the entire school was in on a secret, except for Principal Reagan. Students and staff spent the week quietly planning and rehearsing for a “super secret …

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 …

Cool to be kind: BCMS students offer advice, kindness in the right measure

BC students are helping strengthen school culture across grade levels through peer-led training focused on kindness and inclusion. BCMS eighth-grade Kindness Leaders, supported by Student Assistance Counselor Cyrilla Peluso, LMSW; Coordinator of Inclusive Practices and School Climate, Allan Gadsden; and BCMS Principal, Dr. Michael Klugman, recently visited Hamagrael Elementary School fifth-grade students to share a …