BC student artwork featured at statewide convention

Student artists from across the Bethlehem Central School District had their work showcased last week at the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) annual conference in Buffalo. The district’s art department faculty selected student artwork from all grade levels reflecting the NYSSBA conference theme of “Conversation. Connection. Community.” The exhibit included watercolor, ceramics, photography, …

Join the Bethlehem Music Association and support music education at BC

The Bethlehem Central School District posts fundraisers sponsored by official Booster Clubs affiliated with the school district. The following is a message from the Bethlehem Music Association, the official boosters of the music program: Dear BC Family, Bethlehem Central School District is the proud home of an outstanding music department composed of 16 music teachers, …

BCSD ranked #1 School District in Albany Area by Niche

 The Bethlehem Central School District is celebrating an A+ rating and a ranking as the #1 Best School District in the Albany Area as part of the Niche 2027 Best Schools in America list. Niche is an online publication that provides in-depth profiles on every school and college in America, using public data, reviews and …

Support the BC Backpack Program

The BC Backpack Program needs your help! The BC Weekend Backpack Program helps address food insecurity through a K-12 weekend backpack food program. The program supplements food resources for students on weekends, holidays and school breaks. Volunteers at the high school fill 60-100 backpacks each week. The backpacks are distributed discreetly to students across the …

BC to host free Parents as Partners Webinar Series in 2026-2027

Bethlehem Central School District will be offering a free Parents as Partners webinar series during the 2026-27 school year. The series provides families and caregivers with 10 live Zoom sessions focused on practical strategies for supporting children, learning and family wellness.  Led by Dr. Jennifer L. Bashant, founder of Building Better Futures, LLC, the sessions …

Families needing financial support throughout the school year

A message from BCSD Superintendent Jody Monroe: Dear BC Parent/Guardian: Inflation and economic uncertainties since the COVID 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 …

June 3 Capital Bond Project update to include proposed construction timeline, impact

At the June 3 Board of Education meeting, school district officials will propose a capital construction timeline resulting from this year’s approval of a $60 million facilities improvement project. The timeline includes plans for the temporary relocation of Elsmere students and staff for part of the 2027-28 school year. The Board meeting will be held …