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.
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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 …
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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, …
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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.
Free school meals for all students starting in September
Beginning in September 2025, breakfast and lunch meals will be available to ALL Bethlehem Central School District students free of charge as a result of a new state law. Extra items such as snacks, additional entrees or extra milk will continue to be an additional cost. Families are not required to fill out paperwork or an application …
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McKenzie Barrett named as Special Education CSE Chair – Middle School
McKenzie Barrett has been appointed as the new Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chair for middle school. While Barrett will officially begin the role on Sept. 1, she is no stranger to the district, having served BC students and families since 2016. As Middle School CSE Chair, Barrett’s responsibilities will include supervising special education teachers …
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Bus Transportation Form for 2025-26
To ensure efficiency in the district transportation program, families whose children are eligible for bus transportation must update each student’s bus transportation needs for the 2025-26 school year. We are asking all parents whose students are eligible for transportation to verify OR update their bus registration in Aspen. You can update now through Aug. 15. …
BCMS Supply lists for the 2025-26 school year
A full list of school supplies for grades 6 through 8 at Bethlehem Middle School can be found below. Grade 6 Supply List | Grade 7 Supply List | Grade 8 Supply List 1-2-3 STUDENT SUPPLY LISTS – GRADE 6 View or download a print-friendly version of the Grade 6 supply list [PDF] 1. Required …
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Fall sports registration info for BCMS, BCHS
Bethlehem Central believes that participation in sports provides a wealth of opportunities and experiences that assist students in their education. Accordingly, the district offers students opportunities to participate in more than 20 sports across three seasons. The district is a member of the New York State Athletic Association, competing as a Class A school in …
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