The Bethlehem Police Department’s Community Services unit invites BC families to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Elm Avenue Park. The event is part of an annual national crime prevention effort. Information about crime prevention and personal safety will be provided by many different organizations. In collaboration …
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 …
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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.
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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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This year, 32 longtime employees with combined service of more than 777 years will leave BC after dedicating their careers to serving the children and families of the Bethlehem Central School District. On Thursday, May 29, a reception was held at Martel’s at Capital Hills to celebrate this year’s retirees. Those in attendance were welcomed …
Hannaford will donate $1 to the Backpack Program for every resuable bag purchased during the month of June.
Learn more about the district’s Universal Pre-K program for the 2025-26 school year.
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 …
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