Birthday Boxes to boost 75 celebrations this year
It’s a birthday party that fits in a box thanks to Slingerlands second graders.
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Backpack Program gets a surprise Brownie boost
A community of helping hands comes gets a lift at the high school.
K-5 excitement builds for uniquely special author visit
With all eyes on outer space this spring, elementary students across the district have been buzzing with excitement as they prepare to welcome author Stacy McAnulty to their schools later this month. McAnulty is an award-winning children’s book author and a BC graduate. The engineer-turned-writer has authored dozens of books popular with students in grades …
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Board appoints special education interim leaders
At its April 15 meeting, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education appointed Laura Rosa and Sarah Laster as interim leaders of the district’s special education department. The appointments follow the recent retirement announcement of the department’s current director, Douglas Morrissey. Rosa, who is currently the assistant director of special education, will assume the role of …
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BCSD libraries feature Neurodiversity & Autism Awareness nooks
Special book displays have been appearing throughout April in BC’s school libraries, helping students see, understand, and appreciate one another while celebrating Neurodiversity and Autism Awareness Month. Library media specialists in each school have created library displays with books intended to spark conversation and help students of all ages better understand neurodiversity and autism. The …
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2026-27 UPK Lottery Application and Registration Information
The Bethlehem Central School District plans to partner with TSL Adventures to provide a universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) program for up to 105 four-year-olds during the 2026-27 school year. UPK is a free program open to district families with children who will be four years old by Dec. 1, 2026 (children born between Dec. 2, 2021 …
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Spring String Fling brings student-musicians together
On Mar. 24, student musicians from the district’s five elementary schools became one (soon-to-be) sixth-grade orchestra.
Board approves 2026-27 academic calendar
At its Jan. 21 meeting, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education approved the academic calendar for the 2026-27 school year. One-page calendar for the 2026-27 school year (Board Approved Jan. 21, 2026) NOTE: The first day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 8 for all students K-12. A full calendar of events for the new school year …
Elementary school attendance zone updates
The balance enrollment in all five elementary schools, the district is considering changes to K-5 attendance zones.
2026 NYSSMA Piano Solo Festival registration
The 2026 NYSSMA Piano Solo Festival is Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14, at SUNY Schenectady School of Music. This is the only piano evaluation festival in Zone 7. To register, complete this Google Form and submit payment as specified on the form by Wednesday, January 21. Be sure to ask your Bethlehem CSD school …
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