Capital Project vote set for Tuesday, Feb. 3
If approved, nearly 140 projects districtwide would improve teaching and learning at all schools.
Category: Archive
Default category for site
Tuesday, Dec. 2: Schools and offices CLOSED, vote postponed
All schools in the Bethlehem Central School District will be CLOSED today, Tuesday, Dec. 2, due to the impending winter storm. All offices will also be closed. The Capital Project Vote has been POSTPONED. A new date will be announced soon.
Capital Project Vote POSTPONED due to weather
The Bethlehem Central School District 2025 Capital Project Vote, originally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 2, has been POSTPONED due to the forecast for severe weather. A new vote date has not yet been set. The Board of Education will discuss options for rescheduling at its meeting on Wednesday evening. Please watch for an update after …
Continue reading “Capital Project Vote POSTPONED due to weather”
Girls cross country team heads to national competition for fourth consecutive year
On Saturday, November 22, the Bethlehem Central varsity girls cross country team finished 2nd at the NYS Federation championship, qualifying them to compete in the Nike Cross Nationals for the fourth consecutive year. The team will head to Portland, OR, to compete in the 2025 Nike Cross on December 6. Congratulations and good luck to …
Three BC students selected for NYSSMA Conference All-State honors
Three BCHS student musicians have been selected as participants or alternates for the 2025 NYSSMA Conference All-State Music Festival to be held December 4-7 in Rochester, New York. They are: Ben Cross – Mixed Chorus Michael Jantson – Mixed Chorus, String Orchestra, Jazz (Alternate) – Jantson will perform with the String Orchestra (Bass) Keiran McNay …
Continue reading “Three BC students selected for NYSSMA Conference All-State honors”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Elementary Zones of Attendance
This Q & A was presented as part of the November 20 Community Forum. Information will be updated periodically. Information last updated on December 16, 2025. Q. Why is there a sudden need to make changes to enrollment zones? A. Three of five elementary schools are experiencing serious operational challenges due to enrollment. Glenmont Elementary …
Continue reading “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Elementary Zones of Attendance”
Elementary Zones Community Forum Maps & Resources
Current elementary attendance zones, 2025-26 Eagle Elsmere Glenmont Hamagrael Slingerlands Districtwide Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs) A districtwide map and a list of Neighborhood Planning Units can be found here. November 20 Community Forum Video, Presentation and Maps Community Forum Presentation 11-20-25 [PDF] Option A-1 Map Option A-2 Map Option A-3 Map Option B Map Option …
Continue reading “Elementary Zones Community Forum Maps & Resources”
Elementary Zones Community Forum is Thursday, Nov. 20
A consultant-led K–5 Enrollment and Capacity Study is underway to evaluate and balance student enrollment across the district’s five elementary schools. Currently, Glenmont and Eagle Elementary Schools are operating at or near capacity, while Elsmere, Hamagrael, and Slingerlands are being underutilized and have unused classroom space. The study may result in adjustments to elementary school …
Continue reading “Elementary Zones Community Forum is Thursday, Nov. 20”
Neighborhood Planning Units as of Dec. 10, 2025
Map – Bethlehem CSD Neighborhood Planning Units, 2025-26 A K-5 Enrollment and Capacity Study is underway that could impact elementary attendance zone boundaries. This Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs) map was developed by Tyler Technologies [PDF] with input from a stakeholder committee. Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs) will be used in discussions regarding elementary zones of attendance …
Continue reading “Neighborhood Planning Units as of Dec. 10, 2025”
BC Spirit Run brings chilly cheers and big school spirit
A cold morning did not deter K-5 runners from showing their BC pride at the fourth annual Spirit Run at Elm Avenue Park on Tuesday. Hamagrael Elementary claimed the Spirit Trophy for the second consecutive year, with an impressive 36% of its students participating in the districtwide fun run. Runners of all ages bundled up …
Continue reading “BC Spirit Run brings chilly cheers and big school spirit”