How BC families can find free meals, food benefits this summer

Summer Meals NY There will be no in-district free meal program this summer now that COVID waivers from the federal government have expired. The school meal program waivers from the USDA allowed BCSD to provide an onsite summer meals program during the height of the pandemic. The good news is that there are many other …

Congratulations, BCHS Class of 2024!

On June 27, a class of 344 students from BCHS received diplomas at a commencement ceremony held at the MVP Arena in downtown Albany.

Early dismissal on Tues. and Thurs. at BCMS and elementary schools

All BC elementary schools and the middle school will dismiss students early on Tuesday, June 18 and Thursday, June 20, due to anticipated extreme heat. The high school will run final exams on the regular schedule but will be adding temporary, commercial-size air conditioning units to high school exam locations.  The district will monitor weather …

Lab School students go big on community service hours

Lab School students at Bethlehem Central High School have performed thousands of hours of community service and many have gone well beyond the 15 service hours required annually for those enrolled in the program. English teacher Andrew Rickert said despite declining Lab School enrollment, students are volunteering at record rates and several Lab School students …

New administrators appointed to BCHS

At its May 22 meeting the Board of Education approved the appointment of two new assistant principals. Kimberly Sparkman and Sean Graney will begin roles as assistant principals starting July 1. They will replace Jim Smith, who has been appointed K-12 supervisor of social studies and business education, and Nicole Conway who will serve as …