Schools & Kids
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Delmar
BCHS Club Raises $2,000 for Regional Food Banks
BCHS student club Students for Peace and Survival raised $2,000 through an Empty Bowls fundraiser, splitting proceeds between the Regional Food Bank and Capital Roots.
19 Bethlehem Central musicians perform at Suburban Council festival
Nineteen Bethlehem Central students performed at the Suburban Council Music Festival, working with professional conductors in band, orchestra, choral and jazz ensembles.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
BCMS seventh-graders tour nanotechnology lab at UAlbany
Seventh-graders from Bethlehem Central Middle School toured UAlbany's nanotech facility Friday to learn about careers in the field.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Bethlehem Central's Len Kies Named Section 2 Athletic Director of the Year
Bethlehem Central Athletic Director Len Kies won the Section 2 Athletic Director of the Year award, recognized for his leadership in interscholastic athletics. He retires in June.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Girl Scouts Donate 146 Boxes of Cookies to BCHS Weekend Backpack Program
Brownie Troop 5067 donated 146 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to Bethlehem Central High School's Weekend Backpack Program, which serves students facing food insecurity.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Glenmont Resident Shares Disability Advocacy Message with Elementary Students
John Robinson visited Glenmont Elementary to share his experience living with a severe disability, encouraging students to embrace what makes them unique.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Author Stacy McAnulty visits BCSD elementary schools to share her writing process
Children's book author Stacy McAnulty, a BCSD graduate, visited all five elementary schools last week to share her writing process with students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026