Bethlehem Central High School’s theater ensembles have announced two productions for the 2026–27 school year. They include the original play Fading Fireflies by Amy Roos, which will debut in December, and the popular musical Chicago: Teen Edition, which will be performed in April 2027. Fading Fireflies Theatre Without a Net (TWON) will present Fading Fireflies, …
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A message for incoming Grade 9 families from BCHS Assistant Principal Heather Culnan… Dear Grade 9 Families, Bethlehem Central High School is excited to welcome your student to our annual Grade 9 Orientation on Tuesday, September 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high school. Transportation If your student will be riding district …
Calling hours for Gianna Ida-Smith, who passed away on July 7, have been announced. Gianna’s family will receive visitors on Monday, July 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave, Delmar. The celebration of Gianna’s life will continue with a reception to be held at Martel’s Restaurant at Capital …
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Dear BC staff and families: It is with deep sorrow that I write to inform you that a BC student, Gianna Ida-Smith, who would have been a sophomore at Bethlehem Central High School in the fall, passed away this morning, July 7, 2026. Gianna had been undergoing treatment for cancer since earlier this year. Gianna …
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What do our newest alumni have planned for themselves? Many members of the graduating class of 2026 recently shared their plans for after graduation. If you would like to be included in this list, please email JoEllen Gardner at jgardner@bethlehemschools.org. Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Arash Hossain Bard College Berlin Quinn Knaub Binghamton University Ana Paul …
The 92nd Commencement Exercises for Bethlehem Central High School will be held on Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.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 …
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Eight BCHS seniors celebrated tradition, culture and hopes for the future at with family, friends, teachers and staff.
Congratulations to BCHS Stock Market Club members Bhargava Janga, Arnav Sharma, and Steven Calderon (pictured above, left to right) for ringing up an amazing 92% return on their virtual portfolio this spring. The investing team finished fourth in New York State in the Stock Market Game. The Stock Market Game is a competitive online simulation …
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With her win, Ann Hu has qualified to compete at the national level.
Students, colleagues, family, and friends of the late Michèle Atallah gathered at Bethlehem Central High School on Friday, May 29, to celebrate the opening of a newly renovated courtyard, memorial garden, and bench dedicated to the beloved French teacher who passed away from cancer in the fall of 2025. Atallah had taught at the high …
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