BCMS seventh grader Arnav Jakkamsetti advances in Scripps National Spelling Bee
Arnav Jakkamsetti will compete in the National Scripps Spelling Bee Regional Championship on Mar. 8.
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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 …
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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 …
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Poetry Out Loud competitors honored by Board of Ed
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, two high school students who competed in the NYS regional Poetry Out Loud competition were honored by the BC Board of Education. Juniors Laurel Muench and Keiran McNay represented BCHS at the state semifinals where they competed against 12 other students from local schools. While the BC students made it to …
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Kindergarten registration for 2025-26 is open
If you have a child who will be turning five on or before December 1, 2025, you will want to register for kindergarten by March 1.
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 …
Suburban Council Music Festival features 14 BC student musicians
Congratulations to the 14 BC student musicians who participated in the Suburban Council Music Festival on Jan. 24-25!
BCMS top speller qualifies for regional competition
Congratulations to Bee winner Arnav Jakkamsetti and runner up Heidi Wood!
Spring 2025 Continuing Education
PLEASE NOTE: Registration deadline is Feb. 14, 2025. Full course information for BCSD Continuing Education can be found below. A Spring 2025 BCSD Continuing Education schedule and registration form, can be viewed or downloaded here [PDF] Registration form only – Spring 2025 [PDF]. Spring 2025 HILL class information is available here [PDF] Registration for HILL classes …