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. …

NYS server issues impacting ELA testing for a second day at BCSD

Server issues at the state level that impacted NYS English Language Arts (ELA) online testing  at BCMS on Tuesday are continuing today, Apr. 9. Tuesday’s outage only impacted the middle school. Today, both the middle school and elementary schools (grades 3-8) are impacted by the testing platform failure. Bethlehem is one of several districts statewide …

Donation request: Support the BC Community Day

All BC faculty and staff will participate in BC Community Day on Monday, Mar. 31, a Superintendent’s Conference Day. Some schools are requesting donations to support their efforts. Anyone can drop off these items at the schools during regular school hours, on or before Friday, Mar. 28.  BCHS (Giving Closet) The district’s science department is …

2025 District Band Festival brings student musicians together with renowned composer Carol Brittin Chambers

Each year, the district organizes a special concert that brings together student musicians from band, orchestra, and choir. These students perform alongside a guest conductor or artist. This year, the District Band Festival on Thursday, March 13, featured renowned composer and arranger Carol Brittin Chambers as the guest conductor, leading the vibrant performances of BC …