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 …

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, …

BC students are Elevating Student Voices across the Capital Region

Throughout the 2023-24 school year, six Bethlehem Central High School students have been working with students and teachers from 23 school districts in the Capital Region to learn about the experiences of their peers and discuss critical issues together as part of the Elevating Student Voices program sponsored by Capital Region BOCES. The BCHS student …