BC senior wins NYS InvestWrite competition, earns second place in nation

Bethlehem Central High School senior Gabriel Martin defied the odds by creating a high-powered investment portfolio that could make Wall Street proud. Martin’s investment strategy and essay earned him 2nd place in the nation and 1st place in New York State in the SIFMA Foundation’s Fall 2023 InvestWrite competition. In recognition of his accomplishment, Martin …

Meet a National Board Certified Teacher: Sara Amiccuci at BCMS

Did you know that 77% of the proposed 2024-25 budget supports the people who provide instruction and support services for 4,091 Bethlehem students? This includes people like National Board Certified Teacher Sara Amiccuci. Look inside Amiccuci’s middle school classroom in the video below or watch on YouTube. The Annual Budget Vote and Board of Education Election …

UPK lottery scheduled for May 31

New Universal Pre-Kindergarten partnership will serve 36 students in the 2024-25 school year; spots to be filled by lottery The Bethlehem Central School District plans to partner with a local organization to provide a universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) program in 2024-25 for up to 36 eligible four-year-olds at no cost to families. It is the first …

Video: BCHS junior organizes recycling initiative as part of the Eclipse Give Back program

Bethlehem Central High School junior Claire Reilly collected used solar eclipse viewing glasses throughout the district after April’s eclipse. The glasses were sent to Eclipse Glasses USA, LLC as part of the Eclipse Give Back program. The program will send the used glasses to schools in Latin America so that children will be able to …

Universal Pre-Kindergarten 2024-25 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)? UPK is a state and federally-funded prekindergarten program offered to families free of charge. UPK provides interested families with a developmentally appropriate program that aligns with the New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards to help four-year-olds prepare for kindergarten. The school district is partnering with a community-based organization, TSL Adventures, …