Capital District YMCA honors students,educators

The CD YMCA hosted their 24th Annual Awards breakfast ceremony highlighting “Outstanding Students and Educators” at the Appel Inn in Altamont. Eight Bethlehem students and five Bethlehem educators were honored at the breakfast in April. Friends and families joined students and school administrators joined educators being honored. Eligibility criteria for students included socially courageous behavior that …

BCHS to limit cell phone use with Yondr pouches

The mission of the Bethlehem Central School District is built on four core values: academics, character, community and wellness. To ensure the district is delivering on its mission for all students, the high school will increase its efforts to become a cell phone-free environment during the school day. Beginning in September 2023, students at Bethlehem …

Local Author/Illustrator Matt McElligott visits Slingerlands

Slingerlands K-2 students recently enjoyed a visit from local author/illustrator Matt McElligott. The students decorated the library with their own monster designs to welcome the author and share their creative imaginations. Matt shared his illustration process using digital techniques with the captive audience. During his presentation, students were asked to make suggestions, such as which …