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On Monday and Tuesday, June 23-24, there will be half-day schedules for students at the elementary schools and the middle school due to the extreme heat. Exams at the high school will take place as scheduled, with temporary air conditioning being added to Gym B Exams not originally scheduled to be held in Gym B will be …
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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. …
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On the evening of June 4, twenty-six Bethlehem Central educators were officially awarded tenure by the Board of Education. Please join us in celebrating the following members of our BC family and congratulating them on their tenure achievements. Their hard work and dedication are part of what makes Bethlehem Central all that it is. Debra …
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On Friday, May 16, students at Slingerlands Elementary enjoyed listening to live jazz music featuring BCHS alumnus Dan Jantson (Class of 2022) and a group of musicians from the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford. The group, known as The Cribtet, is a six-piece band with its roots in hard bop jazz …
On Saturday, May 17, the Bethlehem Central Wellness Committee invites families to the high school for the Bethlehem Health and Wellness Fair. This free, family-friendly event is designed to support the health and well-being of our community. Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Bethlehem Central High School – Gym …
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On Wednesday, May 7, Superintendent Jody Monroe announced that the district would perform a six-month evaluation of enrollment and attendance zones at the elementary schools. The announcement comes amid enrollment changes that have affected the balanced distribution of students among the five schools (Eagle, Elsmere, Glenmont, Hamagrael and Slingerlands). Superintendent Monroe recommended the formal review …
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Friday, May 23, is an instructional day in the Bethlehem Central School District; all schools and offices will be open. The date is identified on the calendar as a contingent day and is reserved for use as an instructional day if the district needs to make up a snow day. The district used a snow …
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The New York Times bestselling author Sarah Albee recently visited Slingerlands Elementary School. Sarah Albee enjoys blending history and science into her work and has written over 150 children’s books. Her recent nonfiction titles have been recognized by the Junior Library Guild, Bank Street College of Education Best Books, and Notable Social Studies Trade Books, …
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BCSD’s Food Services will celebrate National School Breakfast Week in all BC cafeterias from March 3-7. National School Breakfast Week (NSBW), established by the School Nutrition Association, aims to highlight the vital role of a nutritious breakfast in enhancing academic success. This initiative emphasizes that starting the day with a healthy meal can significantly impact …
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If you have a child who will be turning five on or before December 1, 2025, you will want to register for kindergarten by March 1.
