The BC Backpack Program needs your help! The BC Weekend Backpack Program helps address food insecurity through a K-12 weekend backpack food program. The program supplements food resources for students on weekends, holidays and school breaks. Volunteers at the high school fill 60-100 backpacks each week. The backpacks are distributed discreetly to students across the …
Bethlehem Central School District will be offering a free Parents as Partners webinar series during the 2026-27 school year. The series provides families and caregivers with 10 live Zoom sessions focused on practical strategies for supporting children, learning and family wellness. Led by Dr. Jennifer L. Bashant, founder of Building Better Futures, LLC, the sessions …
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A message from BCSD Superintendent Jody Monroe: Dear BC Parent/Guardian: Inflation and economic uncertainties since the COVID 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 …
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Important Hamagrael leadership update from Superintendent Jody Monroe… Dear Hamagrael Families, I am writing to share an important update about the upcoming school year. Current Hamagrael Principal Ian Knox has requested a one-year leave of absence to pursue a professional opportunity outside the district. I have granted his request, and his leave will begin on …
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The 2026-27 school year at Hamagrael Elementary School begins on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. There are two ways to stock up on school supplies for the new year: Option 1: EduKit Preorder Hamagrael Elementary School has teamed up with EduKit for the 2026-27 school year, offering you an easy and convenient back-to-school shopping solution. Get …
At the June 3 Board of Education meeting, school district officials will propose a capital construction timeline resulting from this year’s approval of a $60 million facilities improvement project. The timeline includes plans for the temporary relocation of Elsmere students and staff for part of the 2027-28 school year. The Board meeting will be held …
At its May 20 meeting, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education approved several changes designed to strengthen special education programming and create more equitable, consistent support for students across the district. The Board appointed McKenzie Barrett as the district’s Secondary 6-12 CSE Chair and created three new positions that will support special education (two full-time …
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The results of the 2026 Kids Vote are in! The winner of the sticker contest is Leona S., a fifth grader at Glenmont Elementary School. Thank you to all of our young artists, student voters, high school judges, and elementary principals who ran the vote this evening. Special thanks to retiring Eagle principal Dianna Reagan, …
Hamagrael CLOSED today, Thurs., Apr. 30 9:30a update: Hamagrael CLOSED today, Thursday, 4/30 due to a continuing power outage. The outage is now expected to last into early afternoon.
A community of helping hands comes gets a lift at the high school.
