BCMS seventh grader Arnav Jakkamsetti advances in Scripps National Spelling Bee

A seventh grader who won this year’s Bethlehem Central Middle School Spelling Bee is among a select group of students who will compete on Saturday, Mar. 8, in the Scripps National Spelling Bee Region 4 Regional Bee. Arnav Jakkamsetti won the school spelling bee in January and qualified for a competitive written test he took …

2025-26 District Calendar

At its Feb. 26 meeting, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2025-26 school year. The first day of school K-12 is Thursday, September 4. Download or print one-page 2025-26 BCSD calendar. [PDF] Important Dates 2025-26 First Day of School K-12: Thursday, September 4, 2025 Last Day of School K-5: Wednesday, …

DONATE: Lab School Hygiene Drive effort underway

The 2025 Lab School Hygiene Drive is now live! Students are encouraged to bring in the following for those in need: Body wash, shampoo or conditioner (Freshmen); Deodorant, toothpaste or Chapstick (Sophomores); Towels and washcloths (new or used), wet wipes or blankets (Juniors); and Laundry detergent or new underwear (Seniors). There is a box in …

An important message from Superintendent Jody Monroe

The following is an important message from Superintendent Jody Monroe regarding new developments related to the “swatting” incidents last fall… Dear Parent/Guardian: I am writing to inform you about the arrest today of a Bethlehem Central High School student by the Bethlehem Police Department. The student, a minor, is charged with Making a Terroristic Threat …

Mission, Values and Strategic Plan

In 2019, the Bethlehem Central School District updated its mission statement and embarked on a five-year Strategic Plan. The plan identified the district’s four core values—Academics, Character, Community, and Wellness—and established shared goals within each.  A committee of stakeholders reviewed the Strategic Plan in 2024-2025. The plan has been extended with the same set of …