Annual notice: 2023-24 Districtwide Safety Plan

Please note that the information below is an annual requirement. The Districtwide Safety Plan is a general plan filed each year by the district that outlines the district’s response to emergencies. Pursuant to NYSED Commissioner’s Regulation 155.17 (e) (3), the Bethlehem Central School District is making the district-wide safety plan available for public comment prior …

Student Athletes honored at July BOE meeting

The Board of Education recognized Girls Lacrosse, Outdoor Track and Field, Unified Basketball and Boys Tennis Teams for their outstanding accomplishments at the Board Meeting on July 6. Each student was presented with an Eagle pin in recognition of their achievements. The girls Lacrosse team were undefeated Regional Champions. They defeated Niskayuna 12-6 in Section …

Update on counselor assignments from the BCHS Counseling Center

A message from K-12 Counseling Supervisor Kristen Connor for BCHS families: Due to staffing changes in the high school Counseling Center, there will also be some changes ahead for counselor assignments.  Mr. Scott Carlton has retired after 31 years of service to the district and Mr. Ryan St. John recently accepted an administrative position in …

HS sports sign-ups begin Monday, July 24; MS begins July 31

Registration for High School students who want to participate in Fall sports will begin on July 24, the season starts on August 21. Signups will be done through FamilyID. All information can be found below: Fall Sports at BCHS Football – JV, Varsity Boys Cross Country – Varsity Boys Golf – JV, Varsity Boys Soccer – JV, …

Five-Hour Driver Prelicense Class – Online options

Five-Hour Driver Prelicense Class – Online options Bell’s Driving School – https://bellsdriving.com/five-hour-defensive-driving-class/ New York State Safety Council – https://www.newyorksafetycouncil.com/5-hour-pre-licensing/ National Traffic Safety Institute, Inc. – https://ntsi.com/new-york/5hr-pre-licensing/

Gaggle online monitoring tool stays active during summer months

In January, the school district announced it would be using the Gaggle Safety Management system to monitor students’ online activity on school accounts or devices whenever they are in use. Gaggle uses a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and trained safety experts to provide real-time analysis and alerts to schools of potentially concerning behavior or content. Gaggle’s …