Mark your calendars: New start time for HS graduation

There is a revised start time for the 91st Commencement Exercises scheduled for June 26, 2025. The graduation will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 at the MVP Arena in downtown Albany (it had originally been slated to begin at 3 p.m.) Please update your schedules accordingly.

Sign up for Ski & Ride Club

A message from the Bethlehem Ski & Ride Club… Attention all skiers and snowboarders in grades 6-12. The Bethlehem Ski & Ride Club will be visiting Jiminy Peak this winter for 7 Tuesday nights starting January 7th ending on Tuesday, February 25th (No trip on Tuesday, February 18th).  Anyone that is new to skiing and …

BCHS teacher’s artwork part of Woodstock ’94 30th Anniversary celebration

Congratulations to BCHS art teacher Corey Fong, whose artwork was selected as part of a special summer art installation celebrating the 30th anniversary of Woodstock ’94 in Saugerties, New York. Mr. Fong was among three dozen artists who were invited to decorate fiberglass models of “Hippie Buses” made popular in the 1960s and ’70s. The …

Info on financial support for families during the school year

Families needing financial support throughout the school year Dear BC Parent/Guardian: Inflation and economic uncertainties since the Covid-19 pandemic have made financial hardship more common for families everywhere. As a school district, we offer support in several ways throughout the year for BC families who may need assistance when it comes to paying for school-related …

BC Weekend Backpack Program

Research has shown that students who are not hungry attend school more regularly, have improved academic achievement, and have fewer disciplinary issues at school. The Bethlehem Central High School Student Senate organizes a districtwide effort to address food insecurity and food shortages affecting some of our students through a weekend backpack food program. The program …

Douglas Morrissey appointed Director of Special Education

The Bethlehem Central School District’s student support services department, which includes special education, will begin the 2024-25 school year with some new faces, and some familiar faces in new roles. At its Sept. 4 meeting, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education appointed Douglas Morrissey as Director of Special Education. Morrissey brings nearly three decades of …