Cold hands, warm hearts: Youth Activation Committee freezes for a cause

It takes extra warm hearts to plunge into Lake George on a frigid November morning. The Bethlehem Central Youth Activation Committee (YAC), along with their club advisor, Mr. Mooney, did just that for a cause!  The YAC participated in the 18th Annual Freezin’ for a Reason Lake George Polar Plunge, a fundraising event to benefit …

Capital projects near completion; middle school auditorium reopens

Two capital projects, totaling, $45.3 million, are nearly complete. They include a renovated middle school auditorium, a fully refurbished middle school Library Media Center, newly renovated classrooms, and athletics improvements that encourage and support wellness in the school community. A $40.7 million project approved by voters in 2021 included nearly 180 elements across seven schools …

Student lunch prices to increase 25 cents on Jan. 2, 2025

Meal prices for students in the Bethlehem Central School District will increase by 25 cents in January 2025. The change will be effective beginning Thursday, Jan. 2 at all BC schools. The increase affects paid student lunch meals only. Prices for breakfast and a la carte menu items will remain the same. The price increases were approved by …

Students can get reimbursed for defensive driving course

Bethlehem Central High School students are now eligible for the Albany County Defensive Driving Course Reimbursement Program. As a participant of this program, BC students can apply to be reimbursed for completing a New York State Department of Motor Vehicles-certified defensive driving course. Students may file for reimbursement by submitting proof of completion to the …