Fifth-graders receive Capital Zone Physical Education Student Leadership Awards

Ten Hamagrael Elementary School students have been awarded the 2025 Capital Zone Sandra G. Morley Physical Education Student Leadership Award. The award is presented to Capital Region elementary school students by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYSAHPERD). The students received their awards on May 12 during a ceremony …

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 …

Hamagrael Grade 5 Chorus performs at Empire State Plaza

Congratulations to the Hamagrael Elementary 5th Grade Chorus, who, under the direction of Mrs. Courtney Giampaolo, performed at the Empire State Plaza in Albany today, March 27, in celebration of “Music in Our Schools Month.” This event was sponsored by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA). To be a part of this celebration, …