Budget Development Calendar 2022-23

Development of the 2022-23 school district budget begins in February. Several public meetings are scheduled to discuss various elements of the budget before the Board of Education adopts a budget proposal in April. Residents of the Bethlehem Central School District will get to vote on a proposed budget on Tuesday, May 17 at Bethlehem Central …

Lab School “Penny Wars” benefit South End Children’s Cafe

Hearing the term shortage seems to be a daily occurrence during the pandemic. With businesses making purchases as touchless as possible these days, another unfortunate shortage related to the pandemic is the lack of coins in circulation.   The BC Lab School (a small, rigorous progressive program at BCHS) decided to make use of their mounting …

School Climate Survey 2021-22

Between now and Jan. 21, students, staff and parents can help the district align its priorities, staff and resources to improve the school experience.

Board of Education to appoint Jennifer Szpila as Elementary Assistant Principal

The Bethlehem Central Board of Education is expected to name Jennifer Szpila as elementary assistant principal, a role serving all five elementary schools in the district. Szpila has worked in the South Colonie Central School District for 15 years, most recently as an administrative dean and a Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairperson addressing the …

More information regarding arrest of BCHS student

The following letter was emailed to families districtwide on Dec. 1, 2021. Dear BC Parent/Guardian: I am writing to inform you about the arrest of a Bethlehem Central High School student on Tuesday evening Nov. 30 by the Albany County Sheriff’s Office. It has been alleged that the student made threats of violence against unspecified …

America Recycles Day a great success

Thank you to all who helped reuse and recycle more than 14 tons of clothing/textiles, secure documents for shredding, bicycles, cardboard, and books at our Nov. 13 event.

District reviews terms of new proposed PILOT

The Bethlehem Central School District has received notification from the Albany County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) regarding a proposed Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for the Champlain Hudson Power Express Project. The proposed project is an underground transmission line that would deliver renewable energy from Canada to New York City. The proposed PILOT related …