Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation that creates an opt-in for all local governments to provide a a partial property tax exemption to volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers. Chapter 670 of the Laws of 2022 allows municipalities to offer an exemption of up to 10% of the assessed value of the primary residence of …
A positive school climate helps people feel socially, emotionally and physically safe in schools. To ensure the district is aligning its priorities, staff and resources to meet the needs of our school community, the Bethlehem Central School District is conducting its School Climate Survey for students, staff and parents over the next 10 days. Link to the 2022-23 School Climate Survey for Parents. Note: If you have …
Bethlehem Central School District will participate in the 2023 NYAPT School Bus Safety Poster Contest. Any student enrolled in a public, parochial, or other private school may submit an entry. Posters may be submitted under five categories. First, Second, and Third place winning posters will be selected from each division, as follows: Division #1 Grades …
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Thursday’s performance of The Wizard of Oz has been postponed. Performances will now be Friday, 7p; Saturday, 2p; Saturday, 7p; Sunday, 2p and Sunday, 7p. Tickets for Thursday will be honored at the Sunday evening show.
Information and registration form for NYSSMA piano evaluation March 10-11 at Schenectady County Community College can be found here. Registration and payment are due to Dave Norman, Music Supervisor by January 24.
The Bethlehem Central School District transportation department will begin installation of stop arm cameras on all BCSD school buses starting on January 3, 2023. Passing a school bus with its stop arm extended is illegal in every U.S. state. An estimated 50,000 cars illegally pass stopped school buses in New York State every day, these …
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The following is an invitation from Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited (BOU)… Life After BC will be on Thursday, January 5, 2023 in high school room G-100 at 7 p.m. This is a panel discussion facilitated by Ryan St. John, who is a BCHS guidance counselor. Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited (BOU) offers this free presentation to BCHS juniors …
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The Bethlehem Central School District is mourning the loss of Food Services employee Robin Dunnells, who passed away on Thursday, December 15. Dunnells had worked for the district since October 2021 in several cafeteria locations, including Eagle Elementary School, the high school and most recently, at the middle school. Robin was well known in the …
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Caring and Sharing distribution will take on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Bethlehem Central High School. Families who have registered for Caring and Sharing can pick up their items on the Van Dyke Road side of the school, outside of the cafeteria.
Fifteen Bethlehem Central High School students competed in the 6th annual Poetry Out Loud competition on Tuesday, December 13th in the high school cafeteria. The competing students represented 9th through 12th grades. The students recited a poem and were judged on six categories: Physical presence Voice and articulation Dramatic appropriateness Evidence of understanding Overall performance …
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