The High School Counseling Center will host a 9th Grade Parent Orientation on Monday, Aug. 31, from 8-9 a.m. in the High School Auditorium. This orientation is for parents and guardians only and is designed to help families learn more about their student’s high school experience and future. RSVP here for the 9th Grade Parent …
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Bethlehem Central High School has been rated the number one high school in the Albany metro area by U.S. News & World Report in the national 2026-27 Best High Schools list. The Albany metro area includes 47 public high schools in the greater Capital Region. The high school was also ranked #75 in New York State. The …
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Yearbook portrait appointments for the Bethlehem Central High School Class of 2027 are now available through Lauren Studios, the official yearbook photographer. Schedule Your Portrait Lauren Studios – DEADLINE is Sept. 9 50 Colvin Avenue, Albany Appointments available throughout the summer until the DEADLINE of Sept. 9 To schedule an appointment: Call (951) 272-8600 Visit www.LaurenStudios.com and select “Schedule …
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Bethlehem Central School District is welcoming back retired Bethlehem Central administrator Nick Petraccione, who will serve as interim assistant principal at Bethlehem Central High School for the 2026-27 school year. Petraccione will assume the position currently held by Assistant Principal Heather Culnan, who has been named interim principal of Hamagrael Elementary School. Petraccione retired from …
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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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