Kindergarten pen pal is Winter Olympian and U.S. flag bearer
Dozens of Elsmere students have formed a special connection to the Winter Olympics.
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2026-27 Kindergarten registration information
Online kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year is now open. To be eligible to begin kindergarten in September 2026, children must: Be five years old on or before December 1, 2026, and Be a resident of the school district Online Registration Only All kindergarten registration materials must be submitted through Aspen online. Families without …
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2026 NYSSMA Piano Solo Festival registration
The 2026 NYSSMA Piano Solo Festival is Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14, at SUNY Schenectady School of Music. This is the only piano evaluation festival in Zone 7. To register, complete this Google Form and submit payment as specified on the form by Wednesday, January 21. Be sure to ask your Bethlehem CSD school …
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Ticket info for Little Women at BCHS Dec. 12-14
Theatre Without a Net (TWON) is proud to present Little Women Dec. 12-14. Adapted by Kevin M. Cunningham from the timeless novel by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women follows the coming of age journey of the March sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy. Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, each sister struggles with …
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Donate and help community families this holiday season
Families, area residents and local businesses can take part in the annual tradition of giving at BC. Caring and Sharing is a year-round program most associated with the holiday season. A districtwide Winter Food Drive and community donations support the program. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of this community effort! BC Winter …
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Elementary Zones Community Forum is Thursday, Nov. 20
A consultant-led K–5 Enrollment and Capacity Study is underway to evaluate and balance student enrollment across the district’s five elementary schools. Currently, Glenmont and Eagle Elementary Schools are operating at or near capacity, while Elsmere, Hamagrael, and Slingerlands are being underutilized and have unused classroom space. The study may result in adjustments to elementary school …
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BC Spirit Run brings chilly cheers and big school spirit
A cold morning did not deter K-5 runners from showing their BC pride at the fourth annual Spirit Run at Elm Avenue Park on Tuesday. Hamagrael Elementary claimed the Spirit Trophy for the second consecutive year, with an impressive 36% of its students participating in the districtwide fun run. Runners of all ages bundled up …
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Elsmere hosts Veterans Day Assembly
On Monday, Nov. 10, students and staff at Elsmere Elementary School welcomed special guests to the school, honoring the active and retired members of the Armed Forces. The event began with a warm welcome as students proudly escorted the veterans in their families into the gym. Students shared songs and messages of gratitude for the …
4th annual K-5 Spirit Run is Nov. 11
On Tuesday, November 11, at 9 a.m., BCSD will host the fourth annual BC Spirit Run at Elm Avenue Park. The Spirit Run is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates community, friendship, and school pride on Veterans Day. Students and families from all five BC elementary schools will share in the fun as they run, …
Introducing Follett Aspen Go
The Aspen Family Portal has a new look and a new mobile app called Follett Aspen Go. Follett Aspen Go features a refreshed look for Aspen’s web-based platform and offers a convenient mobile app for access on the go. Families will continue to have access to all the familiar Aspen features they rely on, including …