2023-24 Student Bus Registration

To create a more efficient district transportation program and address continuing staffing shortages, families whose children are eligible for bus transportation must update their student’s Bus Registration information in Aspen for the new school year. We are asking all parents whose students are eligible for transportation to verify OR update their bus registration in Aspen.  You …

Brief lockout (not lockdown) at Hamagrael on Friday

Hamagrael Elementary School went into a brief lockout (not a lockdown) this afternoon after the school was notified by the Bethlehem Police Department that officers were looking for an individual in the neighborhood surrounding the school who may have posed a safety threat to others. There was no threat directed at the school. The individual was quickly located and …

Spring PASS survey to be administered in May

A message from K-12 Counseling Supervisor Kristen Connor… Dear BCSD families: This year, the Bethlehem Central School District began using a brief student survey to help the district better address social and emotional barriers to learning. We administered the first Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS) survey last fall and will be administering the …

Award-winning author visits Elsmere and Hamagrael

Students at Elsmere and Hamagrael recently celebrated reading in a big way when they welcomed award-winning children’s author Adam Gidwitz to their schools.

BCSD School Climate Survey for Parents

A positive school climate helps people feel socially, emotionally and physically safe in schools. To ensure the district is aligning its priorities, staff and resources to meet the needs of our school community, the Bethlehem Central School District is conducting its School Climate Survey for students, staff and parents over the next 10 days. Link to the 2022-23 School Climate Survey for Parents. Note: If you have …

Spring 2023 NYSSMA Piano Evaluation Registration

Information and registration form for NYSSMA piano evaluation March 10-11 at Schenectady County Community College can be found here.  Registration and payment are due to Dave Norman, Music Supervisor by January 24.