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K-5 excitement builds for uniquely special author visit
With all eyes on outer space this spring, elementary students across the district have been buzzing with excitement as they prepare to welcome author Stacy McAnulty to their schools later this month. McAnulty is an award-winning children’s book author and a BC graduate. The engineer-turned-writer has authored dozens of books popular with students in grades …
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Board appoints special education interim leaders
At its April 15 meeting, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education appointed Laura Rosa and Sarah Laster as interim leaders of the district’s special education department. The appointments follow the recent retirement announcement of the department’s current director, Douglas Morrissey. Rosa, who is currently the assistant director of special education, will assume the role of …
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2026-27 UPK Lottery Application and Registration Information
The Bethlehem Central School District plans to partner with TSL Adventures to provide a universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) program for up to 105 four-year-olds during the 2026-27 school year. UPK is a free program open to district families with children who will be four years old by Dec. 1, 2026 (children born between Dec. 2, 2021 …
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BC students visit UAlbany for day of immersive Spanish language & culture
Bethlehem High School students in the Advanced Spanish Honors class recently took a break from their regular classrooms to take part in a fully immersive language and cultural experience at UAlbany. Hosted by the university’s Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures in partnership with the UAlbany in the High School program, Immersion Day brings students …
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UPK Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 2026-27
This page will be updated as needed. What is Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)? UPK is a state- and federally funded prekindergarten program offered to families at no 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 …
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Notice of May 6 public hearing on Smart Schools Bond Act
Pursuant to the Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) of 2014, the Bethlehem Central School District will hold a public hearing on the District’s proposed Smart Schools Bond Act Preliminary Investment Plan before submitting to the NYS Education Department’s (NYSED) approval to receive allocations on a reimbursement basis. The District’s proposed plan is available here and …
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BC senior honored for Alzheimer’s Disease research
Jacob Lyubarov has won the Linda Austin DNA Science & Technology Award at the Regeneron Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair.
Winter athletes honored by Board of Education
At its April 1 meeting, the BC Board of Education recognized several student-athletes and teams for their achievements during the winter sports season. Athletics Director Len Kies introduced the athletes and coaches, praising them for an outstanding season. Board of Education President Holly Dellenbaugh and Superintendent Jody Monroe presented each athlete with an Eagle pin …
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Seventh graders imagine their futures at Career Day
Career Day at Bethlehem Central Middle School allows seventh graders to explore various professions and gain insight into different paths they can pursue in the future. Business owners, health care professionals, police officers, engineers, attorneys, researchers, bus drivers, artists and environmentalists were among the presenters who filled this year’s classrooms with conversations, questions and answers …
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