AAPI Food Festival is May 29 – Sign Up to Donate a Dish

ALANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Native American, Allies) is a student-led organization at Bethlehem Central High School dedicated to celebrating diversity, promoting cultural awareness, and creating an inclusive and supportive community for all students. Through events, discussions, and outreach, ALANA works to highlight different cultures and uplift underrepresented voices within our school. As part of this …

Board appoints special education interim leaders

At its April 15 meeting, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education appointed Laura Rosa and Sarah Laster as interim leaders of the district’s special education department. The appointments follow the recent retirement announcement of the department’s current director, Douglas Morrissey. Rosa, who is currently the assistant director of special education, will assume the role of …

Donate: BCHS garden courtyard to honor memory of Mme. Michèle Atallah

Students at Bethlehem Central High School have launched a fundraising effort to overhaul the garden courtyard at the high school, dedicating it to the late Madame Michèle Atallah, a beloved French teacher who passed away last fall. The courtyard, which is adjacent to the Counseling Center at the school, would be opened for student use.  …

BCSD libraries feature Neurodiversity & Autism Awareness nooks

Special book displays have been appearing throughout April in BC’s school libraries, helping students see, understand, and appreciate one another while celebrating Neurodiversity and Autism Awareness Month. Library media specialists in each school have created library displays with books intended to spark conversation and help students of all ages better understand neurodiversity and autism. The …

BC students visit UAlbany for day of immersive Spanish language & culture

Bethlehem High School students in the Advanced Spanish Honors class recently took a break from their regular classrooms to take part in a fully immersive language and cultural experience at UAlbany. Hosted by the university’s Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures in partnership with the UAlbany in the High School program, Immersion Day brings students …

Winter athletes honored by Board of Education

At its April 1 meeting, the BC Board of Education recognized several student-athletes and teams for their achievements during the winter sports season. Athletics Director Len Kies introduced the athletes and coaches, praising them for an outstanding season. Board of Education President Holly Dellenbaugh and Superintendent Jody Monroe presented each athlete with an Eagle pin …