How families can find free meals, food benefits this summer

Summer Meals for Children 18 and Under During the summer, all children and teens ages 18 and under can get free, nutritious meals at nearby places like parks, community centers and libraries.  Meals vary, but all include nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables, grains and protein. Many sites offer fun activities, too. There is no need to sign …

Buildings to be open 7:30a-3p from July 7-Aug. 15

All buildings in the Bethlehem Central School District will operate on a summer schedule beginning on Monday, July 7. Main office hours at each of the buildings will be 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Friday, Aug. 15. The district office will be open until 4 p.m. during that period.

Bethlehem SEPTA holds inaugural meeting, elects officers

The Bethlehem Central School District is proud to announce the formation of a new Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA), 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, …

Important: Half-day schedules at elementary, MS due to heat

On Monday and Tuesday, June 23-24, there will be half-day schedules for students at the elementary schools and the middle school due to the extreme heat. Exams at the high school will take place as scheduled, with temporary air conditioning being added to Gym B Exams not originally scheduled to be held in Gym B will be …

UPK openings still available – Apply today

The Bethlehem Central School District is partnering with two local organizations (TSL Adventures and Childtime Learning Center) to provide a universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) program that will serve 92 four-year-olds in the 2025-26 school year. There are still openings for the 2025-26 Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) program. Registration will remain open and will be ongoing until all …

Elementary enrollment trends prompt discussion of flexible attendance zones

On Wednesday, May 7, Superintendent Jody Monroe announced that the district would perform a six-month evaluation of enrollment and attendance zones at the elementary schools. The announcement comes amid enrollment changes that have affected the balanced distribution of students among the five schools (Eagle, Elsmere, Glenmont, Hamagrael and Slingerlands). Superintendent Monroe recommended the formal review …

Christopher Jantson appointed as K-12 Music Supervisor

At its meeting on April 23, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education appointed Christopher Jantson as the new K-12 Music Supervisor for the district, effective July 1. Jantson will oversee music education, curriculum, and programs across all seven schools, succeeding longtime music supervisor David Norman, who is retiring at the end of the school year. …