Important: Half-day schedules at elementary, MS due to heat

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 …

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. …

Elementary enrollment trends prompt discussion of flexible attendance zones

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 …

Acclaimed children’s author Sarah Albee visits Slingerlands

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, …

Celebrate National School Breakfast Week in BC Cafeterias, March 3-7

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 …