Spring PASS survey to be administered in May

A message from K-12 Counseling Supervisor Kristen Connor… Dear BCSD families: This year, the Bethlehem Central School District began using a brief student survey to help the district better address social and emotional barriers to learning. We administered the first Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS) survey last fall and will be administering the …

Award-winning author visits Elsmere and Hamagrael

Students at Elsmere and Hamagrael recently celebrated reading in a big way when they welcomed award-winning children’s author Adam Gidwitz to their schools.

BCSD School Climate Survey for Parents

A positive school climate helps people feel socially, emotionally and physically safe in schools. To ensure the district is aligning its priorities, staff and resources to meet the needs of our school community, the Bethlehem Central School District is conducting its School Climate Survey for students, staff and parents over the next 10 days. Link to the 2022-23 School Climate Survey for Parents. Note: If you have …

Spring 2023 NYSSMA Piano Evaluation Registration

Information and registration form for NYSSMA piano evaluation March 10-11 at Schenectady County Community College can be found here.  Registration and payment are due to Dave Norman, Music Supervisor by January 24.

K-5: New computer science enrichment coming soon

The following is a message for K-5 families from Deputy Superintendent Dr. David Hurst… Dear K-5 families: This year, all classrooms K-5 will be provided with a series of hands-on computer science enrichment activities led by the district’s Library Media Specialists.  To help our elementary students get excited about computer science, coding, and engineering, the …

Photos: Hamagrael Turkey Trot 2022

After three years, what had been an annual tradition returned to Hamagrael Elementary School on Friday, Nov. 18. Sunshine, puffy clouds and seasonable temperatures helped set the mood for the 2022 Hamagrael Turkey Trot. Special thanks to Mr. Knox, Mr. B, our amazing faculty and staff who all made it a memorable afternoon for students. …