Oct. 6: Take the first step to becoming a bus driver (starting at $25.73/hr)

Thinking of a new career or a return to work post-retirement? Consider joining the BC Transportation Team and work for the top school district in the Capital Region. We are hiring bus drivers, starting at $25.73/hour. Prospective Bus Drivers Not sure about driving a bus? Try it for yourself. You can TEST DRIVE a school bus or …

Aspen to be offline Friday evening, Oct. 3

On Friday, October 3, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Aspen student information system and parent portal will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your understanding and patience!

Families needing financial support throughout the school year

A message from BCSD Superintendent Jody Monroe: Dear BC Parent/Guardian: Inflation and economic uncertainties since the Covid-19 pandemic have made financial hardship more common for families everywhere. As a school district, we offer support in several ways throughout the year for BC families who may need assistance when it comes to paying for school-related activities …

Aspiring chef and BC senior lends talents to fight hunger

Bethlehem Central High School senior Lita Start is set to join other aspiring chefs who will share their culinary skills this evening at a gala fundraiser to support the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. Start, a student in the Culinary Arts & Hospitality program at Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center, …

No school Tuesday, Sept. 23

There will be no school for students on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in observance of Rosh Hashanah. Offices will be open. Classes will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Employment Contracts

BCTA (Faculty) Contract BCUEA (Support Staff) Contract BAA (Principals) Contract Confidential Employee Benefits Policy Managerial Employee Benefits Policy Superintendent Contract School Resource Officers’ Agreement

Elementary school attendance zone discussions are underway

Formal discussions about the district’s elementary school attendance zones are underway as part of a K-5 Enrollment and Capacity Study. Consultants from Tyler Technologies are leading the study along with a committee that includes nearly 30 parents, faculty, staff and administrators. Committee members will provide the consultants with suggestions and feedback to help guide the …

Open House Food Drive to support the Backpack Program

Fill our shelves: Backpack Program needs your help The BCHS Student Senate helps address food insecurity and food shortages through a K-12 weekend backpack food program. The program supplements food resources for students when school is not in session, focusing on weekends, holidays and school breaks. Each year, the Student Senate fills 60-100 backpacks weekly …

Annual notice: 2025-26 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 …