Capital District YMCA honors students,educators

The CD YMCA hosted their 24th Annual Awards breakfast ceremony highlighting “Outstanding Students and Educators” at the Appel Inn in Altamont. Eight Bethlehem students and five Bethlehem educators were honored at the breakfast in April. Friends and families joined students and school administrators joined educators being honored. Eligibility criteria for students included socially courageous behavior that …

BCHS to limit cell phone use with Yondr pouches

The mission of the Bethlehem Central School District is built on four core values: academics, character, community and wellness. To ensure the district is delivering on its mission for all students, the high school will increase its efforts to become a cell phone-free environment during the school day. Beginning in September 2023, students at Bethlehem …

BCHS artwork displayed at juried exhibit in Albany

Six Bethlehem Central High School student artists were selected to have their work included at the 24th Annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition at the Albany Center Gallery. The jurors for this exhibition included Belinda Colón, Tony Iadicicco and Kim Tateo. This year, 28 school districts submitted 573 works. Only 113 pieces were chosen, …

Spring PASS survey to be administered in May

A message from K-12 Counseling Supervisor Kristen Connor… Dear BCSD families: This year, the Bethlehem Central School District began using a brief student survey to help the district better address social and emotional barriers to learning. We administered the first Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS) survey last fall and will be administering the …

8th Grade Parent Information Night at BCHS

Important info for Grade 8 families from the BCHS Counseling Center: The BCHS Counseling Department will be hosting an 8th-grade parent informational program on the following dates: Wednesday, April 26 (last names A-K): 6pm-7pm, High School, Room G100 Thursday, April 27 (last names L-Z): 6pm-7pm, High School, Room G100 Please note that we are designating …

Board to appoint Jennifer Szpila to new administrative role

At its April 19 meeting, the Board of Education is expected to name Jennifer Szpila as director of student support services for the Bethlehem Central School District. Szpila currently serves as elementary assistant principal in the district, serving all five elementary schools. As director of student support services, Szpila will work closely with administrators, teachers, …