The Bethlehem Central School District is a proud member of its community and considers itself an important hub of healthy community activities and education, as well as information and awareness. The BC Community Announcements page provides information regarding educational and recreational activities and programs that benefit the students and families of the district.
If you want your organization’s programs or events listed below, please use this form. Only listings that meet the terms and conditions set by Board Policy 1810 will be considered for publication. This information can be found below.
The Community Announcements page is updated weekly throughout the school year.
Submit an announcement to the BC Community Announcements Page.
Community Events and Activities
Sidewalk projects subject of town meeting on Oct. 30
The Town of Bethlehem is looking for families to get involved in sidewalk replacement projects, including Delaware Ave (Delmar) between Adams St. and Cherry Ave./Elm Ave., Elsmere Ave (Elsmere & Delmar) between Herber Ave. and Norge Rd., Kenwood Ave (Delmar) between the Four Corners and Cherry Ave Extension, and New Scotland Rd (Slingerlands) between the Rte 85 roundabout and Fisher Blvd. A public meeting will be held at Bethlehem Town Hall (445 Delaware Ave, Delmar) on Thursday, October 30th at 6:00 PM to discuss the projects. Find more information, including location map, on the project website: www.BethlehemSidewalks.com
Zipline Adventure for middle school students on Oct. 25
The Town of Bethlehem Parks and Recreation’s October Middle School SCREAMS* next event is a trip to NY Zipline on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deadline to register is October 22. Click here to register. or call the Parks Office at 518.439.4955 x 2131.
Sportsmart 2025 is November 22 at BCHS
Scouting America Troop 75’s 53rd Annual Sportsmart will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the BCHS cafeteria. Partnering with Play it Again Sports. New and used skis, snowboards, snowshoes, ice skates, sports equipment, golf clubs, bikes and more. Don’t forget to check out the silent auction. Bid on ski passes, golf packages, entertainment and dining gift cards.
(Donation/Consignment Drop-off 8:30am – 11am) Cash/Check/Credit ($10 minimum) More info here.
Eagles Wrestling Club is open to students in grades K-6
Registration is open for the 2025-2026 Bethlehem Eagles Wrestling Club. The club is open to boys and girls in grades K-6. Registration closes on Nov. 10. Please use this link to sign up
Policies, procedures and guidelines
Board Policy 1810 – Guidelines for Community Announcements in Bethlehem Central Publications
- No announcements from for-profit organizations will be published.
- Announcements will be published from groups affiliated with the District (often referred to as Bethlehem Central President’s Council member groups). A list of these organizations can be found below.
- In addition, announcements regarding recreational and educational activities and programs that benefit children within the school community may be published. These activities, events, and programs must take place within District boundaries to be considered for publication.
- From time to time, it is recognized that the Towns of Bethlehem and New Scotland seek to bring attention to important information for town residents. When one of the towns identifies information of such importance, publication will be considered.
- Advertising/Announcements for both student fundraisers and fundraisers for booster clubs and parent organizations (groups affiliated with the District) will be published only after the fundraiser has received the necessary approvals under District policy governing such fund-raising activities.
- The final decision on what may or may not be disseminated using Bethlehem Central School District communication tools lies with the superintendent.
President’s Council Member Groups
- Eagle Elementary PTO
- Elsmere Elementary PTA
- Glenmont Elementary PTA
- Hamagrael Elementary PTA
- Slingerlands Elementary PTO
- Middle School PTO
- High School PTO
- Special Education PTO (SEPTA)
- Bethlehem Central Athletic Association (BCAA)
- Bethlehem Music Association (BAA)
- Healthy Kids Committee
If you have any questions, please contact the BC Communications Office at 518-439-3650 or by email at bcsdcommunications@bethlehemschools.org.