The Bethlehem Central School District plans to partner with TSL Adventures to provide a universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) program for up to 105 four-year-olds during the 2026-27 school year. UPK is a free program open to district families with children who will be four years old by Dec. 1, 2026 (children born between Dec. 2, 2021 …
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On Mar. 24, student musicians from the district’s five elementary schools became one (soon-to-be) sixth-grade orchestra.
Dozens of Elsmere students have formed a special connection to the Winter Olympics.
At its Jan. 21 meeting, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education approved the academic calendar for the 2026-27 school year. One-page calendar for the 2026-27 school year (Board Approved Jan. 21, 2026) NOTE: The first day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 8 for all students K-12. A full calendar of events for the new school year …
The balance enrollment in all five elementary schools, the district is considering changes to K-5 attendance zones.
The 2026 NYSSMA Piano Solo Festival is Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14, at SUNY Schenectady School of Music. This is the only piano evaluation festival in Zone 7. To register, complete this Google Form and submit payment as specified on the form by Wednesday, January 21. Be sure to ask your Bethlehem CSD school …
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Families, area residents and local businesses can take part in the annual tradition of giving at BC. Caring and Sharing is a year-round program most associated with the holiday season. A districtwide Winter Food Drive and community donations support the program. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of this community effort! BC Winter …
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A consultant-led K–5 Enrollment and Capacity Study is underway to evaluate and balance student enrollment across the district’s five elementary schools. Currently, Glenmont and Eagle Elementary Schools are operating at or near capacity, while Elsmere, Hamagrael, and Slingerlands are being underutilized and have unused classroom space. The study may result in adjustments to elementary school …
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On Monday, Nov. 10, students and staff at Elsmere Elementary School welcomed special guests to the school, honoring the active and retired members of the Armed Forces. The event began with a warm welcome as students proudly escorted the veterans in their families into the gym. Students shared songs and messages of gratitude for the …
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 …
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