District mourns longtime BCHS French teacher Michele Atallah

The Bethlehem Central School District community is mourning the loss of longtime BC educator Michele Atallah. The beloved Bethlehem Central High School French teacher passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, after a battle with cancer. Known for her commitment to excellence, Michele Atallah was regarded for her love of teaching, her passion for the …

BCHS students share stories, culture and cuisine for Hispanic Heritage Month

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, students at Bethlehem High School have been spreading joy, culture and cuisine with their classmates and with younger students across the district. Members of the high school’s Spanish Honor Society and ALANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Native American & Allies) club traveled to each of the district’s five elementary schools to …

Aspiring chef and BC senior lends talents to fight hunger

Bethlehem Central High School senior Lita Start is set to join other aspiring chefs who will share their culinary skills this evening at a gala fundraiser to support the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. Start, a student in the Culinary Arts & Hospitality program at Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center, …

91st Commencement Exercises to be streamed live at 2p on Thursday

The 91st Commencement Exercises for Bethlehem Central High School will be held on Thursday, June 26 at 2 p.m. at the MVP Arena in downtown Albany. Livestream Information The ceremony will also be livestreamed in cooperation with the arena. The livestream will be hosted on the BCSD Events Channel on YouTube and will begin at …

BCHS students excel at the National French Contest

Each spring, BCHS students studying French participate in the Le Grand Concours National French Contest sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. The national exam tests students’ listening comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary in French. Le Grand Concours is very challenging and receiving a medal or certificate is a significant achievement. Congratulations to all …