Free meal waiver has ended; important school meal reminders

All BC cafeterias will return to paid meals in 2022-23 now that a federal COVID waiver that had provided a free meal program for all students has expired. All meals purchased at school will require payment unless a family is approved for free and reduced meals. Please review the important information below as we prepare …

Phone service interruptions Friday, Aug. 19

The Bethlehem Central School District’s phone system will undergo a systemwide upgrade on Friday, Aug. 19. There will be intermittent phone service disruptions (up to an hour) throughout the day while the phone conversion is taking place across the district. Thank you for your patience as this important upgrade to the phone system takes place.

Transportation maintenance team earns another perfect score from DOT

For the third time in a row, the BC transportation maintenance team has earned a 100% rating from the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) on its safety and maintenance inspections. Every school bus is inspected twice a year, and every BC bus has passed with flying colors thanks to this hard-working team.  Pictured above, from left to right, are Ray Ginter John Hazelton (Supervisor) Anuar Dominguez Scott Vanhoesen Artur …

Fall 2022 BCSD Continuing Education & HILL Classes

In-person continuing education returns to Bethlehem this fall with a full slate of classes to enrich your life, help you stay healthy, or explore new interests. The Humanities Institute for Lifelong Learning (HILL) will also offer online classes of interest.  All information can be found on the district Continuing Education & Adult Learning webpage. The …

Board appoints new instructional, health supervisors

At its meeting on Aug. 10, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education appointed two individuals to fill vacancies in leadership roles within the district. Zachary Tacelli was named as K-12 academic supervisor of physical education, health and family and consumer science. Jennifer Denis joins the district as K-12 health services supervisor and will oversee all …

BCHS Freshman Orientation is Thursday, Sept. 1

Bethlehem Central High School will hold its annual orientation program for ninth-grade students Thursday, September 1 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the high school. Transportation is provided if needed. Upon arrival at the high school, students will be directed to the auditorium. Students will meet the principal, assistant principals and Grade 9 school …

Free and Reduced Lunch applications for 2022-23 now available

All BC cafeterias will return to paid meals in 2022-23 now that a federal COVID waiver that had provided a free meal program for all students has expired. Important free & reduced meal information can be found below.  Letter to parents about free and reduced price meals at school [PDF] Free and Reduced Price Meal …

Proposition vote for sale of Capital Region BOCES buildings is Aug. 9

On Aug. 9, 2022, voters residing within Capital Region BOCES component districts and the City School District of Albany will have the opportunity to cast their vote on the sale of two buildings. BOCES programs located at the current Career and Technical School, Albany Campus and Maywood School are moving to new, state-of-the-art facilities constructed at 925 Watervliet-Shaker Road …

Unexpected passengers make road test memorable for newest BC drivers

What if you showed up to your road test and the New York State Commissioner of DMV decided to do a ride-along? Would you be nervous? Well, that actually happened when two of our drivers in training showed up for their tests Tuesday to become licensed school bus drivers. Congratulations to BC’s newest bus drivers …