BCHS junior among top finishers in Stock Market Game, again

Once in a while, stock market investors get lucky earning big returns with short-term investments. For Bethlehem Central High School student Tao Xie, however, it seems to be more skill than luck. That’s because this high school junior has reached the top three in the New York State Stock Market Game not once but twice. …

Two BCHS students named CASDA Capital Region Scholars

Two members of the Bethlehem Central High School Class of 2021 are being recognized as part of a select group of the Capital Region’s highest-achieving student scholars.  Justin Dong and Aijah Garcia were selected by the BCHS Counseling Center to represent Bethlehem at the 35th annual Capital Region Scholars’ Recognition Program, which honors top students from …

Ian Knox to be named principal of Hamagrael Elementary School

Ian Knox, an administrator in Lansingburgh, to be named principal of Hamagrael Elementary School The Bethlehem Central Board of Education is expected to name Ian Knox as principal of Hamagrael Elementary School. Knox, who is currently principal at Turnpike Elementary School in Lansingburgh, will succeed David Ksanznak as principal. Ksanznak is retiring at the end …

BCHS ranked #1 area high school by U.S. News & World Report

Bethlehem Central High School has been rated the top high school in the Albany metro area by U.S. News & World Report. The high school was also ranked at #901 in the publication’s national rankings of more than 24,000 high schools across the country and #82 in New York State. The rankings were released today …

Student poet earns Black History honor

When Bethlehem Middle School social studies teacher Kristen Burns encouraged her students to enter the 25th Annual Black History Month Creative Expressions Contest this year, she probably didn’t imagine that a poem about one of life’s sweetest treats and an unsung inventor would be honored as one of the best entries among Capital Region students. …

Student Wellness Survey Results – Grades 6-12

On Wednesday, April 14, Bethlehem Superintendent Jody Monroe shared results of two Student Wellness Surveys of students in grades 6-12. The results of the surveys — one for middle school and one for high school — were presented at the Board of Education meeting. The surveys, which were administered the last week in February, were …

Family change of address or new contact information

From time to time, families will move within the district. If your address changes, please contact District Registrar Melissa Haas by email at mhaas@bethlehemschools.org with the following information: Student name Old address New address Please note that you will need to include proof of residency when making a request to change your address. If you …

BC Future Business Leaders earn statewide recognition

Students from the BCHS Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) scored high marks in several categories at this year’s New York State FBLA Spring Leadership Conference. The conference, which is the annual high point for FBLA members, was held virtually this year. The BC students and students from across the state competed in …