Families needing financial support throughout the school year

A message from BCSD Superintendent Jody Monroe: Dear BC Parent/Guardian: Inflation and economic uncertainties since the Covid-19 pandemic have made financial hardship more common for families everywhere. As a school district, we offer support in several ways throughout the year for BC families who may need assistance when it comes to paying for school-related activities …

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.

Elementary school attendance zone discussions are underway

Formal discussions about the district’s elementary school attendance zones are underway as part of a K-5 Enrollment and Capacity Study. Consultants from Tyler Technologies are leading the study along with a committee that includes nearly 30 parents, faculty, staff and administrators. Committee members will provide the consultants with suggestions and feedback to help guide the …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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. …

National Night Out & Poster Contest

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 …

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 …