Drone incident spurs new statewide safety legislation
New state legislation has been introduced that is aimed at protecting school grounds and critical infrastructure from unauthorized drone operations.
Year: 2023
Support BC gardens with Thursday dinners at Garden Bistro, Oct. 19 menu
For the eighth year in a row, the local restaurant Garden Bistro 24 is offering a special prix fixe menu every Thursday throughout the month of October, featuring produce grown in the school gardens throughout the district. The restaurant is offering a specially-crafted three-course menu for $35. Proceeds from each meal (15%) will be returned …
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BC junior highlighted as part of Careers in Construction Month
BC junior Liam Fullem, an aspiring electrician, gets real about the reason he’s pursuing a skilled trade.
Winter 2023-24 sports info for BCHS, BCMS families
Winter 2023-24 sports info for BCHS, BCMS families Registration for High School sports opened on Monday, October 16 and closes at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9. Registration for Middle School sports opens on Monday, Oct. 23 and closes at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Winter Sports Boys Basketball (Var, JV, Freshman, Mod …
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Voters approve BCMS capital project
BC residents have approved a $4.6m capital improvement project for the BCMS auditorium by a vote of 958 to 225.
Girls tennis team is Section II champion
Congratulations to the BC girls tennis team which has won the Section II championship and will head to the NYS quarterfinals on Saturday, Oct. 21. It is the third year in a row the team has earned the top spot. The team secured the Section II title by defeating Saratoga 5-4 last Thursday. On Saturday, …
Oct. 25: Raising a Beautiful Child Presentation
On Wednesday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m. the MS Counseling department will host the Hance Family Foundation for a Parent/Guardian Presentation: Raising a Beautiful Child. The Raising a Beautiful Child Presentation will be held in the Bethlehem Middle School Auditorium and is for parents, educators, caregivers and others who are entrusted with raising children. The …
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Commercial drone photography around schools
A letter from Superintendent Jody Monroe regarding commercial drone photography around schools: Dear BC family: On Thursday, Oct. 12, an aerial drone camera was spotted over Slingerlands Elementary School and subsequently at Eagle Elementary School, with both sightings taking place during the school day. When first seen at Slingerlands, Principal Andrew Baker immediately contacted School …
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Apply to many NY colleges for FREE during NYS College Application Month
In support of college application month, SUNY is waiving application fees across all 64 colleges and universities for two weeks beginning October 16 through October 29 and CUNY is waiving application fees across all 25 campuses all month for high school seniors the state’s high school seniors who will apply as a freshman between October …
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No school K-12 on Friday, Oct. 6; schools and offices closed Monday, Oct. 9
There will be no school for students on Friday, Oct. 6 (Superintendent’s Conference Day). Offices will be open. On Monday, Oct. 9, both schools and offices will be closed (Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day). Classes for students K-12 will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 10.