The annual BC Caring and Sharing Program is underway with schools collecting food donations and grocery gift cards. The Bethlehem Central School District organizes and runs this program with one goal in mind: to assist families in the school community who may be struggling to make ends meet by providing food and grocery gift cards …
Hamagrael Elementary shows up in big numbers for the third annual K-5 Spirit Run.
Winter is coming fast and kids are growing even faster! Before heading to the store for new winter gear, the BCSD Wellness Committee invites you to participate in our BCSD Kids Winter Clothing Swap. Kids Winter Clothes Swap Switch your clean, gently used outgrown winter gear for something that fits, OR donate kids’ winter apparel …
Does your elementary school have the most school spirit? Soon you will have the chance to prove it. On Monday, November 11 at 9 a.m., BCSD will host the third annual BC Spirit Run at Elm Avenue Park. The Spirit Run is a free districtwide recreational activity for K-5 families on Veterans Day. Each of …
All elementary schools in the Bethlehem Central School District will dismiss at 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Students in grades K-5 can order a Grab-n-Go bag lunch that day. The cost is $3.00 unless a family is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. To help the Food Services Department prepare the Grab-n-Go lunch for …
The artwork of 23 Bethlehem students was displayed at this year’s New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) Art Exhibit. The exhibit was part of the NYSSBA Annual Convention and Education Expo held October 20-22 in New York City. This annual exhibit, sponsored by the New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA), is an opportunity …
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This year, National School Bus Safety Week is October 21-25, and one BC student has an integral role in promoting the nationwide safety and education effort. She is Melissa Yang, a grade 8 student at Bethlehem Central Middle School. Yang won first place overall in the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) annual poster contest. …
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An message from the Bethlehem Music Association (BMA)… Bethlehem Central School District is the proud home of an outstanding music department composed of 16 music teachers, over 35 music performing ensembles and more than 4,000 students from kindergarten through grade 12! The Bethlehem Music Association (BMA) is the “booster club” for this amazing music program. …
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Families needing financial support throughout the school year Dear BC Parent/Guardian: Inflation and economic uncertainties since the Covid-19 pandemic have made financial hardship more common for families everywhere. As a school district, we offer support in several ways throughout the year for BC families who may need assistance when it comes to paying for school-related …
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Research has shown that students who are not hungry attend school more regularly, have improved academic achievement, and have fewer disciplinary issues at school. The Bethlehem Central High School Student Senate organizes a districtwide effort to address food insecurity and food shortages affecting some of our students through a weekend backpack food program. The program …
