📆 BETHELEHEM AREA EVENTS

🌎🏆 BETHLEHEM STUDENTS FINISH 6TH IN THE WORLD! 🎉🧠✨

🎓🏅 RCS STUDENT-ATHLETES TAKE THE NEXT BIG STEP! 🏅🎓

🌷❤️ A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO A BELOVED TEACHER: BCHS DEDICATES MEMORIAL GARDEN TO MADAME MICHÈLE ATALLAH ❤️🌷

🎉🏘️ COMMUNITY SPIRIT SHINES AT THE ST. THOMAS BLOCK PARTY! 🎈☀️

Introducing the Bethlehem Area Live Community Calendar

JUNE 8th - Monday

JUNE 9th - Tuesday

JUNE 10th - Wednesday

JUNE 11th - Thursday

🌎🏆 BETHLEHEM STUDENTS FINISH 6TH IN THE WORLD! 🎉🧠✨

What an incredible achievement for Bethlehem Central High School!

A team of seven BCHS students recently traveled to Iowa State University and returned home with a 6th-place finish at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, placing among the very best teams on the planet! 🌍👏

After capturing the New York State Championship in March, the Eagles earned the opportunity to compete against top teams from across the United States and around the world in one of the largest creativity and problem-solving competitions anywhere.

💡 Their challenge?

Create and perform an original eight-minute skit while also designing and building a structure from balsa wood capable of supporting an incredible amount of weight.

The results were astounding:

⚖️ Structure Weight: Just 14.7 grams
🏋️ Weight Supported: 735 pounds
🌎 World Ranking: 6th Place!

Not only did the team excel in engineering and problem-solving, but every costume, prop, and set piece used in their performance was designed and built entirely by the students themselves, showcasing the creativity, teamwork, and innovation that Odyssey of the Mind is known for.

👏 Congratulations to the BCHS Odyssey of the Mind Team:

⭐ Rayne Beiter
⭐ Jeremy Cintron Ortiz
⭐ Nex Cridlig
⭐ Nicholas Folio
⭐ Bridger Lewis
⭐ Erica Piccolo
⭐ Stephanie Piccolo

A special congratulations also goes to coach Rebecca Beiter, whose countless hours of dedication helped guide the team through a remarkable season. She even personally drove to Iowa towing a trailer filled with costumes, props, sets, and competition supplies to ensure the team had everything needed to compete at the highest level. 🚗💨

🌏 Beyond the competition, the students also participated in Odyssey's Buddy Team Program, forming friendships with students from Hong Kong. Through games, conversations, and shared experiences, they connected with peers from across the globe and represented Bethlehem with pride.

🏡 This achievement is a reminder that some of the world's brightest young minds are right here in our community.

Congratulations on an unforgettable season and an outstanding Top 10 finish on the world stage! 🦅✨

Link to original Article: https://www.bethlehemschools.org/the-weight-of-success-bchs-odyssey-of-the-mind-team-excels-at-international-competition/

#BethlehemCentral #OdysseyOfTheMind #WorldFinals #BCHS #StudentSuccess #BethlehemPride #CreativeThinking #STEM #FutureLeaders #CapitalRegion #ThisIsBethlehemNY #BethlehemLocalNews #WorldClassStudents 🌎🏆🦅

🎓🏅 RCS STUDENT-ATHLETES TAKE THE NEXT BIG STEP! 🏅🎓

The future is bright for these outstanding Ravens! ❤️🖤

On June 2, Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School proudly celebrated nine senior student-athletes who officially committed to continuing their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level.

Surrounded by family members, friends, coaches, teammates, and supporters, these talented students were recognized during a special signing ceremony honoring years of dedication, perseverance, leadership, and hard work both on the field and in the classroom.

👏 Congratulations to the Class of 2026 student-athletes continuing their journeys at the next level:

⚽ Isla Baker — Soccer — Russell Sage College

🏃 Mason Brozowski — Track & Field — SUNY Cortland

🏐 Brianna Capuano — Volleyball — Hudson Valley Community College

🥎 Mackenzie Cross — Softball — SUNY Cortland

🏈 JT Foy — Football — Western New England University

⚾ Dominic Labella — Baseball — SUNY Oneonta

🏈 Autumn Lischak — Flag Football — Russell Sage College

⚽ Aubrey Meddaugh — Soccer — SUNY Potsdam

🥎 Megan Visone — Softball — Springfield College

These student-athletes have proudly represented the Ravens throughout their high school careers, and now they’ll carry that same determination, sportsmanship, and school pride to campuses across the Northeast.

The entire RCS community is incredibly proud of your accomplishments and excited to watch you compete, grow, and succeed at the collegiate level.

❤️🖤 Once a Raven, Always a Raven!

📸 Check out the photos from the signing ceremony and help congratulate these amazing student-athletes in the comments below!

Link to Original Article: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/2962487

#RCSRavens #RCSPride #CollegeSigningDay #StudentAthletes #FutureRavens #ClassOf2026 #RavenaCoeymansSelkirk #518Sports #CapitalRegionSports #CollegeBound #RavenNation #CommunityPride #BethlehemLocalNews #GoRavens #NextChapter

On a heartfelt afternoon filled with memories, gratitude, and community spirit, students, alumni, colleagues, family members, and friends gathered at Bethlehem Central High School to celebrate the dedication of the Madame Michèle Atallah Memorial Garden. 🌿✨

The newly renovated courtyard, memorial garden, and commemorative bench honor the life and legacy of Madame Atallah, the beloved French teacher who inspired generations of students during her remarkable 37-year career at BCHS before her passing in the fall of 2025.

🇫🇷📚 For nearly four decades, Madame Atallah shared not only the French language and culture, but also kindness, encouragement, and a passion for learning that left a lasting impact on countless students.

The beautiful courtyard transformation was made possible through an outpouring of support from:
❤️ Alumni
❤️ Staff
❤️ Students
❤️ Community members

Special thanks also go to local businesses:
🌳 Young Landscapes
🌼 Staucet’s Landscaping & Nursery

whose generous donations of labor, materials, and expertise helped create a peaceful and inspiring space for future generations of students and staff to enjoy.

A stunning stone pathway and patio now anchor the garden, creating a place for reflection, learning, and remembrance.

The dedication ceremony was especially meaningful as Madame Atallah’s family—including her husband George and children Leila and Tarek—joined the BCHS community for the unveiling. ❤️

A special recognition goes to Class of 2026 seniors Max Kuperman and Claire Aliggayu, who led the student fundraising efforts and worked tirelessly to ensure the garden was completed before their graduation later this month. 👏🌷

This memorial serves as a lasting reminder that great teachers never truly leave us. Their lessons, encouragement, and influence continue to grow through the lives they touched.

Thank you, Madame Atallah, for your beauty, inspiration, and the countless lives you changed. Your legacy will forever bloom at Bethlehem Central High School. 🌹🇫🇷❤️

Link to Original Article and Photo Album; https://www.bethlehemschools.org/madame-michele-atallah-memorial-garden-dedication/

#BethlehemCentral #BCHS #MadameAtallah #TeacherLegacy #BethlehemNY #CommunityStrong #EducationMatters #ForeverRemembered #FrenchTeacher #BethlehemLocalNews #EaglePride #ThisIsBethlehemNY #MemorialGarden 🌷❤️🇫🇷🎉

What a fantastic Saturday afternoon in Bethlehem! Families, friends, and neighbors came together for an afternoon packed with fun, laughter, great food, and community connections at the Bethlehem Community Block Party hosted by St. Thomas School. ❤️

There truly was something for everyone to enjoy:

🌮 Delicious food trucks
🛍️ Local vendors and shopping
🎶 Live music throughout the day
🎯 Lawn games and a competitive cornhole tournament
🎈 An amazing Kids Fun Zone featuring:
• Bounce houses
• Petting zoo & pony rides 🐴
• Rock climbing wall 🧗
• Face painting 🎨
• Magic show ✨
• DJ dance party 🎵💃

Events like these are what make our community so special—bringing people together, supporting local businesses, and creating memories that last long after the day is over.

📸 Check out the photos below!

👇 Were you there?
What was your favorite part of the day? Did your kids enjoy the petting zoo, bounce houses, or dance party? Let us know in the comments!

#BethlehemNY #StThomasSchool #CommunityBlockParty #FamilyFun #BethlehemLocalNews #ShopLocal #CommunityStrong #DelmarNY #GlenmontNY #SlingerlandsNY #CapitalRegionEvents #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #FamilyFriendlyFun #ThisIsBethlehemNY 🎉🏘️❤️

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