You may have noticed a new apple symbol on our school lunch calendars; this is the mark of an exciting new initiative BCSD is taking part in. An apple appears on school menu items to indicate an item we are sourcing from local New York State farmers and producers. The New York State Farm-to-School Program …
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Congratulations to Bethlehem Central High School junior, William Lauricella who won first place in the 2022 Capital District Council for Young Musicians’ Annual Chopin Piano Competition. The CDCYM’s annual competition sees 25-30 of the finest young pianists, ages 10-17, in the Greater Capital region compete. The prestigious event draws its judges from the faculties of …
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“This was the best idea.” Those were the words of one BCHS student who took part in the first-of-its-kind “Rock On, Keep On” project in support of mental health. The event, which took place on Friday, Sept. 23, was hosted by the Bethlehem Central High School Counseling Center and the BCHS Art Department. Students in …
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While we still must monitor ourselves and family members for symptoms of Covid-19, please keep in mind that flu season is here. Updated flu information from the New YorkState Department of Health and other flu facts are available in several languages. Additionally, information about flu vaccines is available from the CDC. Albany County offers flu vaccines …
The following Bethlehem Central High School seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program for their exceptional academic promise: Suzanna Amirbekian Abigail Brousseau Diego Clark Brydon Devolder Leah Gornstein Charles Labarge Jack Newell Nikhilesh Radosevich Pamela White William Wu The 10 BC students are among approximately 34,000 Commended Students from …
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This is no ordinary back-to-school story. As more than 4,000 students were returning to Bethlehem schools, thousands of desks and chairs BC students have used for 20-plus years are off to a new home at a school more than 4,600 miles away in Liberia, West Africa. The desks and chairs — purchased by the Bethlehem …
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Stage 700 is thrilled to announce that Mama Mia!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, will be performed March 30 – April 2, 2023. With music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and book by Catherine Johnson, Mama Mia! tells the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for …
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All BC cafeterias have returned to paid meals for the 2022-23 school year. The Bethlehem School District’s Food Services Department offers families several ways to pay for breakfast and lunch. Payment Options Pre-Payment with MySchoolBucks Secure online payments can be made using MySchoolBucks (There is a $2.75 fee per transaction charged by MySchoolBucks. All fees go directly …
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A little bit of rain didn’t dampen the spirits of students, faculty and staff who kicked off the 2022-23 school year in style on Tuesday, Sept. 6. What an incredible first day we had, here at BC. Check out the photo highlights: BCMS and BCHS photo highlights on the district’s Facebook page Elementary school photo …
Bethlehem Central School District faculty and staff officially began the 2022-23 school year Wednesday as they began settling into classrooms and buildings across the district ahead of students who will return to school on Tuesday, Sept. 6. The day included the traditional opening remarks from Superintendent Jody Monroe and a warm welcome from Board of …
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