Capital projects near completion; middle school auditorium reopens

Two capital projects, totaling, $45.3 million, are nearly complete. They include a renovated middle school auditorium, a fully refurbished middle school Library Media Center, newly renovated classrooms, and athletics improvements that encourage and support wellness in the school community. A $40.7 million project approved by voters in 2021 included nearly 180 elements across seven schools …

Be a part of Caring and Sharing 2024

The annual BC Caring and Sharing Program is underway with schools collecting food donations and grocery gift cards. The Bethlehem Central School District organizes and runs this program with one goal: to assist families in the school community who may be struggling to make ends meet by providing food and grocery gift cards for the …

Student lunch prices to increase 25 cents on Jan. 2, 2025

Meal prices for students in the Bethlehem Central School District will increase by 25 cents in January 2025. The change will be effective beginning Thursday, Jan. 2 at all BC schools. The increase affects paid student lunch meals only. Prices for breakfast and a la carte menu items will remain the same. The price increases were approved by …

Recap of Sept. 14 Safety Meeting hosted by the BCMS PTO

On Thursday evening, Nov. 14, the BCMS PTO hosted a districtwide meeting for families that included a presentation and panel discussion with law enforcement officials about the swatting incidents that impacted the district between Sept. 10 and Oct. 7.  The event included a presentation on district safety measures by Superintendent Jody Monroe and a question-and-answer …

Support BC students in Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics

Hello Bethlehem school community, The Bethlehem Central Youth Activation Committee (YAC) will be taking part in a fundraising event for Special Olympics NY. The YAC is a student-run organization that works to build meaningful relationships between students with and without disabilities through unified sports and other activities. Currently, the high school has unified teams for …

Kids Winter Clothes Swap

Winter is coming fast and kids are growing even faster! Before heading to the store for new winter gear, the BCSD Wellness Committee invites you to participate in our BCSD Kids Winter Clothing Swap. Kids Winter Clothes Swap Switch your clean, gently used outgrown winter gear for something that fits,  OR donate kids’ winter apparel …

Important: Swatting suspect in custody in Canada

The following email was sent to staff, parents and guardians on Monday, Oct. 28… Dear BC parent/guardian:  I am writing with an important update to the “swatting” phone threats that targeted the Bethlehem Central School District between September 10, 2024 and October 7, 2024. Thanks to the investigative work of the Bethlehem Police Department and …