The Bethlehem Central School District community is mourning the loss of longtime BC educator Michele Atallah. The beloved Bethlehem Central High School French teacher passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, after a battle with cancer. Known for her commitment to excellence, Michele Atallah was regarded for her love of teaching, her passion for the …
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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 …
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Forty-two middle school students were honored recently for being peer role models. These students have demonstrated outstanding character traits and are working hard to create a positive school climate. Congratulations to these students! Agam Amsterdamer Brynn Babic Morgan Bortis Sebastian Carrascal Paige Cartwright Charlotte Hruby Deen Chowdhry Tasneem Chowdhury Sophia Covey Alba DeBartolo Michael DiMola …
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The proposed 2025 Capital Project includes improvements and upgrades for every school in the district. A full list of project elements, by building, can be found below: Eagle Elementary School Elsmere Elementary School Glenmont Elementary School Hamagrael Elementary School Slingerlands Elementary School BCMS BCHS Transportation Operations & Maintenance Eagle Elementary School — Approx. 6.2% of …
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The scope of the proposed 2025 Capital Project was developed and refined during six public Board of Education meetings: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 BCHS Room D-122, 7 p.m. Presentation: Building Conditions Survey & Future Capital Bond Planning View the May 21, 2025 Board minutes here. View the May 21, 2025 Board video here. Wednesday, June …
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What is a capital project? Just like a home, school facilities need attention and upkeep to maintain a healthy, safe, and secure environment for teaching and learning. Multiply the daily wear and tear of 4,150 active students and 800 staff members in seven schools, and these maintenance costs easily rise above what the annual general …
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There is no school for students on Monday, Oct. 20 due to a scheduled Superintendent’s Conference Day. Offices are open. Classes resume on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, students at Bethlehem High School have been spreading joy, culture and cuisine with their classmates and with younger students across the district. Members of the high school’s Spanish Honor Society and ALANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Native American & Allies) club traveled to each of the district’s five elementary schools to …
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Picture days at BCMS is scheduled for: Tuesday, Oct. 14 Wednesday, Oct. 15 Schedule TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14th WILL BE A “B” DAY 6TH Grade Patroon Students 6TH Grade Hudson Students 7TH Grade students who have PE on “B” days 8TH Grade students who have PE on “B” days WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15th WILL BE AN “A” …
A new Bethlehem Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) was officially chartered by the New York State PTA on June 17, 2025. Founded by several dozen dedicated parents and faculty members, Bethlehem SEPTA is committed to fostering strong partnerships among families, educators, administrators, existing PTAs, and the wider community to support students receiving special education …
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