42 middle school students earn character awards

Forty-two middle school students were honored recently for being peer role models. These students have demonstrated outstanding character traits and are working hard to create a positive school climate. Congratulations to these students! Agam Amsterdamer Brynn Babic Morgan Bortis Sebastian Carrascal Paige Cartwright Charlotte Hruby Deen Chowdhry Tasneem Chowdhury Sophia Covey Alba DeBartolo Michael DiMola …

BCMS Picture Days are Oct. 14-15

Picture days at BCMS is scheduled for: Tuesday, Oct. 14 Wednesday, Oct. 15 Schedule TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14th WILL BE A “B” DAY 6TH Grade Patroon Students 6TH Grade Hudson Students 7TH Grade students who have PE on “B” days 8TH Grade students who have PE on “B” days WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15th WILL BE AN “A” …

Visit the Special Education PTA (SEPTA) website and become a member

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 …

Become a member of the Bethlehem Music Association

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. …

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-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 …

No school Tuesday, Sept. 23

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.

Open House Food Drive to support the Backpack Program

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 …

BCHS/BCMS Counseling Staff Updates

There have been staffing changes in the counseling departments at the high school and the middle school for the 2025-26 school year. Please read about them below: High School Two vacancies in the high school counseling center have been filled by veteran school counselors in the district. Carla Young and Chynna Smith, both longtime counselors …

Proposed capital project includes classroom renovations, cooling project

Note: The information below will be updated over the next several months, as the Board of Education discusses a proposed capital project. Meeting Schedule | Cooling Project | Project Highlights | Scope by Building The Bethlehem Central School District is preparing a capital project that would support the district’s core values of academics, community, character, …

Fall 2025 Continuing Education

Back-to-school is not just for our students! Check out our Continuing Education classes and get ready for a fun and rewarding fall.