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Dear Parents and Guardians: The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. To keep everyone safe we have security (safety) procedures that include standard terms, protocols and drills that we practice regularly. The emergency response terms used in the district (and across NYS) are: Lockdown: To secure school buildings and grounds if …
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The following is an update on the series of phone threats made against schools in the Bethlehem Central School District between Sept. 10-12. Police officials have determined there is no imminent safety issue related to the series of calls. Read more: At a private briefing this afternoon, Monday, Sept. 16, agents from the Federal Bureau of …
All afterschool and evening activities in the Bethlehem Central School District are canceled today, Monday, Sept. 16. This impacts onsite activities only (away games/contests will be held). School’s Out will not operate this afternoon. There have been no phone threats since Thursday, Sept. 12, however, the decision to suspend afterschool activities today is out of an abundance …
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An important message for BCSD families and staff members from Superintendent Jody Monroe… Dear BC Community, Thank you for your ongoing patience and support as we navigate these challenging circumstances. One of our district’s core values is community, and our students, parents and staff have truly embodied this value demonstrating remarkable support and unity. We …
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This afternoon, Superintendent Jody Monroe hosted a press conference with Bethlehem Police Chief Gina Cocchiara to give an update on the ongoing investigation into the recent threats. Superintendent Monroe also shared how the district is preparing classrooms in case a hybrid approach becomes necessary. To learn more about the investigation and district plans moving forward, …
All BCSD buildings and grounds are closed and will remain closed throughout the weekend, Sept. 13-15. All weekend activities planned at any of the district’s buildings or grounds are canceled, including the Delmar Farmers Market. Activities scheduled off-campus (away games) will go on as planned.
Two more anonymous phone calls threatening gun violence at Bethlehem Central High School have been received by the Bethlehem Police Department this evening. Two calls were received, at 8:01 p.m. and at 8:03 p.m. One call threatened the high school with gun violence tomorrow (Friday); the other threatened the football team tomorrow (Friday, specifically at …
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An important message for BCSD families and staff members from Superintendent Jody Monroe… Dear BC Community, I understand that many of you are feeling unsettled and concerned following the recent threats made against our school district. These incidents, including the threat made during after-school activities yesterday, which led to a lockdown and a large-scale reunification of students, …
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An anonymous phone call to police threatening gun violence tomorrow (Thursday) at both the Bethlehem Central Middle School and Bethlehem Central High School was received tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 11, by the Bethlehem Police Department. This is the third call in 24 hours. The phone call is similar to two others received earlier today and last …
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An important message for BCSD families and staff members from Superintendent Jody Monroe, 7:55 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11… Dear BC community member: As you may be aware, a lockdown was initiated at approximately 4:30 p.m. today at Bethlehem Central High School in response to a second phone threat of violence at BCHS. The lockdown was …
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