The Future of Clarksville Elementary School
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Bethlehem Board of Education to appoint David Doemel, Jr. as high school principal
At its March 15 meeting, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education is expected to appoint David Doemel, Jr. as principal of Bethlehem Central High School. Doemel has been a hall principal at the school since 2013 and is currently serving as interim principal at the middle school. Doemel’s appointment as principal will be effective on July …
Voters approve BC bond project
A bond referendum, totaling $32,165,551 that will be used to pay for 111 facilities improvement projects across the district, has been approved by residents of the Bethlehem Central School District by a vote of 1,154 (65%) to 621 (35%). Among the projects included in the proposal are building renovations, structural improvements, paving and drainage work …
The History of Slingerlands Elementary School
This article appeared in the September 2016 edition of Our Towne. By author Susan E. Leath. As early as 1843 the hamlet of Slingerlands has boasted a one room school, District Number Nine. Teacher Abel B. Wilder kept meticulous records in his elegant handwriting. His list of scholars dated October 5, 1844 has last names …
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Water testing results in BC schools
On Sept. 6, 2016, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a new law that requires public schools in New York to test ALL water outlets currently or potentially used for drinking or cooking purposes for lead levels. The new law makes New York the first state in the nation to require all of its public schools to conduct lead …
Auditorium takes center stage in bond project
Constructed in 1952, the high school auditorium is slated to undergo a $7.8 million renovation if voters approve the Nov. 29 bond referendum.
Boys’ soccer team headed to NYS Final Four
After a regional win over Liverpool on Nov. 5, the soccer team advances to the Final Four championship tournament on Saturday, Nov. 12.
Slingerlands Elementary School celebrates 75 years
September 25 turned out to be the perfect day for a celebration! Check out some of our photos and memories.
2016-17 District Goals and Action Plan
In the fall of 2015, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education adopted a set of district goals to help advance the board’s mission of educating children to become thoughtful, responsible individuals and encouraging all students to reach their potential. The goals — which were in place in 2015-16 and continue in 2016-17 — are aligned to support the district’s …
Staff Opening Day kicks off 2016-17 school year
The new school year got underway in all buildings throughout the district on Aug. 31 as faculty and staff returned.