BETHLEHEM AREA SD

TIME CHANGES: All BASD schools will be closed May 20 for Election Day, and May 26 for Memorial Day.

BASD AWARDS: BASD has received 14 state-level awards from the Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association, including two Awards of Excellence, the highest honor, for our BASD Viewbook and #GetInvolvedBASD Social Media Campaign! This marks the most awards of any school district in Pennsylvania this year – and a record for BASD! “These awards reflect the creativity, professionalism and teamwork that drive our communications strategy,” said Superintendent Dr. Jack P. Silva. Read more: bit.ly/PenSPRA2025

CROSSING GUARDS: The Bethlehem Police Department is hiring crossing guards for city students. Shifts are 60-90 minutes. Positions are available throughout the city. Apply at Bethlehem-pa.gov/careers. For more information, call 610-997-7666 or email policetraffic@bethlehem-pa.gov.

JOB OPENINGS: BASD is currently hiring for teaching and support staff positions. Visit www.basdschools.org for more information.

VACCINE CLINIC: The Northeast MS vaccine clinic is typically held every Tuesday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Appointments are required. Please contact the school nurse to assist you with scheduling an appointment.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES: Freedom Jazz Emsemble, Kirkland Village Community Show, May 2; Spring Concert at FHS, May 9 at 7 p.m. Select Ensembles will also perform.

LIBERTY THEATRE: “Mama Mia!” April 24, 7 p.m.; April 25, 7 p.m.; April 26. 1 and 7 p.m.

Contact school for tickets.

OPPORTUNITIES: St. Luke’s paid work experience program in a health care setting. For students ages 16 to 18. Must be enrolled in high school and live in Northampton or Lehigh county. To apply, visit redcap.slhn.org/surveys/?s=JWY97Y7KFWWNXC87.

BINGO FUNDRAISER: Gov. Wolf ES’s fifth grade PTO is hosting a bingo fundraiser May 2 to benefit fifth grade students and their trips. To register, please click on the link forms.gle/9JyFSLuPFtfa9wDw9and

BAVTS BINGO: Sunday, May 4 at noon; 20 rounds with two lightning rounds, and trivia. Proceeds go towards The Worlds Travelers Club & SkillsUSA. Visit this link for more information: facebook.com/share/18sHir2Zxy

SOCCER CAMP: At Nitschmann MS, the camp will be for students entering grades 1-7; boys and girls; any experience welcome. Staffed by the Liberty HS coaching staff in conjunction with Liberty HS alumni and student volunteers. June 21-23 from 4 to 7 p.m., and June 23-25 from 9 a.m. to noon. Family discounts and scholarships available.

MUSIKFEST CONTEST: Huge congrats to T’byus Briggs on being named the winner of Freedom HS’s Marketing Musikfest F.A.M.E. Contest. Catch T’byus at Plaza Tropical Aug. 2 at 4 p.m.

BAVTS CEREMONY: Class of 2025 Senior Recognition, Tuesday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. Liberty HS Memorial Gym. Information will be shared with the seniors via a special Google Classroom that they have been invited to via their BAVTS email.

AUTISM AWARENESS: The IU team at Miller Heights ES organized a mural for Autism Awareness Month that incorporated schoolwide participation, with each grade creating puzzle pieces based on colors and our Amazing IU20 kids creating the flowers underneath.

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL

AT LEHIGH

MEMORIAL DAY: School will be closed May 26.

ANNUAL 5K: The 34th annual Centennial School 5K at Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus Cross Country Course. Proceeds aid in providing students with valuable educational and recreational experiences. Race begins at 10 a.m. on May 3, with in-person registration available at 8:30 a.m. Registration online only at runsignup.com/Race/PA/Bethlehem/CentennialSunflowerRun. Unable to attend? Donations of any size are appreciated and can be made directly through the registration portal: runsignup.com/Race/Donate/PA/Bethlehem/CentennialSunflowerRun.

For more information, visit our website at https://centennial.lehigh.edu/ or call 610-266-6500.

BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC

SPRING MUSICAL: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” a high-energy, family-friendly musical packed with comedy and unforgettable tunes. April 25 and 26 at 7 p.m.; April 27 at 3 p.m.; May 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. For tickets visit: bit.ly/becatheater

MEMORIAL DAY: School will be closed May 26.

ENROLLMENT OPEN: For Class of 2029, visit becahi.org for a link to registration.

CHARTER ARTS HS

NEW PLAYS: Festival, May 2, 7 p.m. at Charter Arts Theatre. For tickets visit charterarts.org.

STUDENT EXHIBIT: Production Arts Costume Gallery, May 2, 6-8 p.m., in the Corpora Gallery. Non-ticketed event. Donations welcome.

LITERARY ARTS: Showcase at the Lodge, May 9, 6 p.m. in the Cafe the Lodge. Non-ticketed event. Donations welcome.

DANCE QUILT: May 9 and 10, 7 p.m. Matinee performance May 10, 2 p.m. Tickets will be posted soon at charterarts.org.

SPRING CONCERTS: Choral, May 12, 7 p.m. in Charter Arts Theatre. Tickets will be posted soon at charterarts.org. Instrument concert, May 16, 7 p.m. in Charter Arts Theatre. Tickets will be posted soon at charterarts.org.

EARLY DISMISSAL: Early dismissal May 23, 11:45 a.m. School will be closed for Memorial Day May 26.

NOTRE DAME HS

STEPDANCING COMPETITION: Freshman student Erin Giacalone placed ninth in the world at the Irish Stepdancing World Championships recently in Killarney, Ireland. Erin’s talent, dedication and hard work have truly shone on the international stage. What an amazing accomplishment.

TOP SENIORS: The Class of 2025 top academic honors have been announced: valedictorian: Madilyn McLouth; and salutatorian, Sarah Zambo. The Top 10 percent Academic Scholars in the Class of 2025 are Jillian Chinchar, Nick Chiu, Kerri Falvey, Nasr Karam, Eleonora Kjellberg, Maggie LaBella, Emily Lessig, Klara Okula, Eliana Ragazzo and Helena Schmidt.

MEMORIAL DAY: School will be closed May 26.

LEHIGH VALLEY DUAL

LANGUAGE CHARTER

MEMORIAL DAY: School will be closed May 26.

SCHOLAR AWARD: Available to graduating seniors who attended LVDLCS for at least five consecutive years and must have been a “graduated” student from eighth grade. Students must have postsecondary level aspirations for a certificate or degree program or to join the armed forces. 2025 high school graduates. Application deadline: May 2. Apply via this link: lvdlcs.org/apps/news/show_news.jsp?REC_ID=952634&id=0

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ENROLLMENT PACKAGES: Available at lvdlcs.org.

SAINT ANNE’S PAROCHIAL

CLOSURE: School will be closed Memorial Day, May 26.

NOTRE DAME OF BETHLEHEM

SALE: Used books, May 6, 7 and 8.

EXHIBIT: Student Art Show, May 8, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

CONCERTS: Band and choral, May 8, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY

CLOSURE: All Schools will be closed Memorial Day, May 26.

PREVIEW DAY: Historic Downtown Campus. Prospective Moravian Academy families are invited for a unique deep dive look at each campus. The day will begin with a short information session and overview of the day, a curated class schedule to see our curriculum in action and a casual lunch with the admissions team, selected faculty and staff, and current students. This event is designed to be immersive for both parents/guardians and students. Prospective students who wish to participate in an individual shadow day on any of our three campuses are encouraged to reach out directly to the director of admissions of that campus. You may also do so by emailing admissions@mamail.net.

CONCERT: MSC and middle school HDC String, April 30, 6:30 p.m., Dyer Auditorium, Walter Hall

SCHOOL TOURS: To schedule a tour at any campus, visit https://www.moravianacademy.org/admissions/visit.