A Celebration of Life for BC French teacher Michele Atallah will be held on Friday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Thacher Park Visitor Center in Voorheesville. Madame Atallah, a beloved longtime World Language teacher at the high school, passed away on Sunday, November 2. The Celebration of Life, hosted by …
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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 …
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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 …
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A new Bethlehem Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) was officially chartered by the New York State PTA on June 17, 2025. Founded by several dozen dedicated parents and faculty members, Bethlehem SEPTA is committed to fostering strong partnerships among families, educators, administrators, existing PTAs, and the wider community to support students receiving special education …
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A message from the Bethlehem Music Association (BMA)… Bethlehem Central School District is the proud home of an outstanding music department composed of 16 music teachers, over 35 music performing ensembles and more than 4000 students from kindergarten through grade 12! The Bethlehem Music Association (BMA) is the “booster club” for this amazing music program. …
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A message from BCSD Superintendent Jody Monroe: Dear BC Parent/Guardian: Inflation and economic uncertainties since the Covid-19 pandemic have made financial hardship more common for families everywhere. As a school district, we offer support in several ways throughout the year for BC families who may need assistance when it comes to paying for school-related activities …
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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, …
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There will be no school for students on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in observance of Rosh Hashanah. Offices will be open. Classes will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
The BCHS College Fair will be held on Monday, Sept. 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Gym A at the high school. No registration is necessary. Representatives from more than 80 colleges and universities will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. Don’t miss this event co-sponsored by CASDA (the Capital …
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Fill our shelves: Backpack Program needs your help The BCHS Student Senate helps address food insecurity and food shortages through a K-12 weekend backpack food program. The program supplements food resources for students when school is not in session, focusing on weekends, holidays and school breaks. Each year, the Student Senate fills 60-100 backpacks weekly …
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