Community Announcements - Bethlehem Central School District

The Bethlehem Central School District is a proud member of its community and considers itself an important hub of healthy community activities and education, as well as information and awareness. The BC Community Announcements page provides information regarding educational and recreational activities and programs that benefit the students and families of the district.

If you want your organization’s programs or events listed below, please use this form. Only listings that meet the terms and conditions set by Board Policy 1810 will be considered for publication. This information can be found below.

The Community Announcements page is updated weekly throughout the school year.

Submit an announcement to the BC Community Announcements Page.

Community Events and Activities

Bethlehem Pride Festival is Saturday, June 22

All are welcome to the first-ever Bethlehem Pride Fest to celebrate LGBTQIA+ neighbors, families and friends! Bethlehem Pride Festival will have a rocking kid zone, amazing music and performances, and of course, lots of celebration. The Kid Zone will feature face painting and balloon animals and of course, a bounce house! Special guest and local musician Ruth Pelham will also be there. The festival will take place from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church at 428 Kenwood Ave. in Delmar. If you want to volunteer, email bethlehempride12054@gmail.com.

Register now for Free Lacrosse Camp in Clarksville

Students ages 8-13 can sign up for a free Lacrosse Summer Camp at the Albany County Sheriff’s Office Athletic Field, 58 Verda Lane in Clarksville. The camp is sponsored by Albany County Parks & Recreation. The Clarksville camp runs July 29-Aug. 2 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There are also other locations throughout Albany County. Registration can be found here.

Policies, procedures and guidelines

Board Policy 1810 – Guidelines for Community Announcements in Bethlehem Central Publications

No announcements from for-profit organizations will be published.
Announcements will be published from groups affiliated with the District (often referred to as Bethlehem Central President’s Council member groups). A list of these organizations can be found below.
In addition, announcements regarding recreational and educational activities and programs that benefit children within the school community may be published. These activities, events, and programs must take place within District boundaries to be considered for publication.
From time to time, it is recognized that the Towns of Bethlehem and New Scotland seek to bring attention to important information for town residents. When one of the towns identifies information of such importance, publication will be considered.
Advertising/Announcements for both student fundraisers and fundraisers for booster clubs and parent organizations (groups affiliated with the District) will be published only after the fundraiser has received the necessary approvals under District policy governing such fund-raising activities.
The final decision on what may or may not be disseminated using Bethlehem Central School District communication tools lies with the superintendent.

President’s Council Member Groups

Eagle Elementary PTO
Elsmere Elementary PTA
Glenmont Elementary PTA
Hamagrael Elementary PTA
Slingerlands Elementary PTO
Middle School PTO
High School PTO
Bethlehem Central Athletic Association
Bethlehem Music Association
Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited
Healthy Kids Committee
Lab School Parent Organization

If you have any questions, please contact the BC Communications Office at 518-439-3650 or by email at bcsdcommunications@bethlehemschools.org.