Announcements

School Supplies and Start Days

• Visit individual school's web pages for supply lists

• School starts Sept. 9 for students in grades 1-12

• School starts Sept. 10 for kindergarten

• PDF versions of handbooks, curriculum guides and back-to-school packets have been posted to individual school pages.

Literacy Camp 2009

   Visit the Literacy Camp page for a full schedule and details.

H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information

   Visit the Health Services section for general information and updates about H1N1 (swine) flu

 

BC Maintenance
Crew a 'Top 10 Shop'

The maintenance crew of the district's Transportation Department has been recognized as one of "10 Top Shops" in 2009 by School Bus Fleet magazine, the official news source of the National Association of Pupil Transportation.
Click here to view the article in PDF format

School Bus Fleet is one of two major publications in the country dedicated to student transportation. 

 

 

Transportation

Transportation Eligibility Requirements

The Bethlehem Central School District provides transportation to and from schools for the following resident students:

• All elementary students

• Middle school and high school students (grades 6-12) who live more than a half mile from school.

• Resident students who attend private and parochial schools within 16 miles of their homes.

 

Transportation request forms

Parents/Guardians may make special transportation arrangements for children if they attend private/parochial school and/or if they must be dropped off at an address other than their home address (e.g., child care provider, alternating between parents/guardians).

Private/parochial transportation requests must completed each year and submitted in writing to the Transportation Department by April 1.

All other requests must be received in writing no later than August 1 and changes must be received no later than August 15.

• Private/parochial school transportation request form [PDF]

• Permission for others to receive student(s) at bus stop [PDF]

• Elementary special transportation request form [PDF] - Use this form for grades 1-12 if you have alternating custody of your child(ren)

 

A Note about bus stop assignments

In an effort to provide a higher level of safety for our students, beginning 2008-2009 we will be changing how we assign bus stops. READ MORE »

 

Moving?

If you move during the school year, or over the summer, please call the Transportation Department at 439-3830 to make sure the information we have for your child(ren) is accurate.