BC is seeking qualified providers to offer Universal Pre-K

The Bethlehem Central School District is seeking a partnership with one or more community-based organizations to provide a Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for up to 235 four-year-olds within the district. The district is soliciting proposals from qualified providers in a Request for Proposals (RFP) that was issued this week. There is currently no UPK program …

Changes ahead for Lab School at BCHS as program suspends new enrollment

The Bethlehem Central School District has announced that the longstanding Lab School program at the high school will no longer enroll new students and will be phased out, in its current format, over two years beginning in the 2024-25 school year. The move is the result of declining enrollment and student demand. The announcement was …

BCSD Spring 2024 Continuing Education

Country line dancing, anyone? How about Handmaking with Clay? Lots of new classes, plus some of your favorites including PiYo, Zumba, Ballroom Dancing, Painting, Cooking and more!

Jan. 11: “Life After BC” to provide info for HS students, families

Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited (BOU) is sponsoring “Life After BC,” on Thursday January 11, 2024  at 7 p.m. in BCHS, Room G100.  Returning BC graduates will discuss college, work and internships in a panel discussion moderated by BCHS guidance counselor Darnell Douglas. Students who are currently attending state schools, private schools, and community college will be …

7th annual Poetry Out Loud competition sends two to Regionals

Twenty one Bethlehem Central High School students competed in the 7th annual Poetry Out Loud competition on Thursday, Jan. 4th in the high school cafeteria. The competing students represented 9th through 11th grades. The students recited two previously published poems and were judged on six categories: Physical presence Voice and articulation Dramatic appropriateness Evidence of …

BC’s own “Genius Bar” reaches out to the community

On Jan. 3, area senior citizens had a chance to troubleshoot technology issues with the experts as student interns from BC’s Help Desk headed to Town Hall for a day of community service.