Photos: District Orchestra Festival

On Wednesday, Mar. 13, hundreds of Bethlehem Central School District orchestra students performed for family and friends as part of the district’s Orchestra Festival. The two-part concert began with Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and ended with Ode to Joy and featured the talents of orchestra students in grades 4-12. It was a thrill for audiences …

BCMS Select Choir wows MVP arena, Siena basketball fans

On Thursday, Mar. 7, the Bethlehem Central Middle School Select Choir performed for basketball fans at the MVP Arena in downtown Albany. The group was featured singing the National Anthem ahead of the Siena College men’s basketball team’s game against visiting Niagara. The choir, led by choral director and teacher Katie Daly, did an outstanding …

Leadership changes on the way for 2024-25

Two Bethlehem Central High School assistant principals will move to new leadership roles beginning in the 2024-25 school year. Jim Smith has been appointed K-12 supervisor of social studies and business education; Nicole Conway will move from her assistant principal role at the high school to the same position at the middle school. Smith will …

Grade 8 Transition Night is Feb. 7 at BCHS

BCMS 8th Grade Parents: Just a reminder- 8th Grade Transition Night will be on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 6:30 pm in the high school auditorium. There will be a brief introductory program with a welcome from the administrators followed by an overview of each department’s course offerings.   If you have any specific questions, you are welcome to email Heather Culnan …

Important late/transfer bus changes coming Tuesday, Jan. 16

Middle school and high school students who regularly use the late/transfer buses should expect some changes beginning Tuesday, Jan. 16. These are the buses that transport students home at 3:45 p.m. The late/transfer buses will continue to run on their regular schedules from the middle school and high school, however, students may need to look …