BETHLEHEM AREA SD

TIME CHANGES: All BASD schools will be closed May 26, Memorial Day (offices and childcare closed).

LAST DAYS: For elementary through eighth grade, the last day of school is June 6. For HS underclassmen, June 5 and 6 are final exam days. June 9 is a makeup day for underclassmen final exams.

NEXT YEAR: The first day of the 2025–26 school year is Monday, Aug. 25. The full 2025-26 calender is on the school website, basdschools.org

FREDDY NOMINATIONS: Freedom HS has seven nominations, including Outstanding Use of Choreography and Musical Staging; Outstanding Small Ensemble Performance by Cole Faccinetto and Kiersten Rubery who sang “Looking for a Boy;” Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Kiersten Rubery as Duchess Estonia Dulworth; Outstanding Vocal Performance, Tori Prostko who sang “But Not for Me;” Student Achievement Award, Lydia Hornbaker, Student Director and Choreographer; and Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Cole Faccinetto as Cookie McGhee; and Outstanding Technical Design for the FHSTC production of “Nice Work If You can Get It.”

Liberty HS has four nominations, including Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Declan Messics as Bill Austi; Outstanding Stage Crew; Outstanding Featured Performance by an Actress, Hana Mohamed as Sophie Sheridan; Outstanding Small Ensemble Performance by Andrew Bays, Ben Greybeal, Declan Messics and Hana Mohamed for “Thank You for the Music” for the Liberty Theatre production of “Mamma Mia!” The Freddy Awards will be broadcast live on WFMZ May 22 at 7 p.m.

MISSED CONCERT?: To watch a concert you missed, or relive one you already saw, visit this link for BASD Spring Concerts. youtube.com/BASDPA

MENTAL HEALTH: May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and BASD is committed to supporting the mental well-being of its students, staff and families. Let’s break the stigma, raise awareness, and remind each other: it’s OK to ask for help, and you are never alone.

FOOD PROGRAMS: Free bagged Lunch for any school aged child. Northeast MS, East Hills MS, Broughal MS and Nitschmann MS, June 16- Aug. 22, noon to 1 p.m. (closed on July 4).

CROSSING GUARDS: The Bethlehem Police Department is hiring crossing guards. 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 basdschools.org for more information.

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

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.

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 LINEUPS: Marketing Musikfest students at Liberty and Freedom recently announced their lineups for performances Aug. 2 at Plaza Tropical Stage.

Liberty lineup – Noon to 3 p.m. @lhsatthefest25 on x

Swing That Cat – Jazz/Rock fusion

SLAMB – Indie/Rock/Jazz/Funk

Alex Cano – Rock/Americana

The Skating Party – Dream Pop/Post-Punk

Freedom lineup – 4 to 6 p.m. @fhs_atthefest on x

T’Byus Briggs – R&B, Winner of the 2025 F.A.M.E. Contest

Ballistic Berry – Pop/Rock

Alter Ego – Classic Rock/Indie

These students, in partnership with ArtsQuest, took full ownership of the experience – from artist selection and event planning to marketing and promotion – gaining valuable real-world skills while contributing to one of the nation’s most celebrated music festivals.

CAR WASH: BAVTS is sending seven top State Leadership Conference winners to Nashville this June, to compete in the International Leadership Conference. A car wash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 30 in the back of BAVTS, 3300 Chester Ave. (Auto Tech garages) will raise funds for these competing students.

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

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL

AT LEHIGH

MEMORIAL DAY: School will be closed May 26.

YEAR END: The last two days of the school year will be June 3 and 4. Early dismissal both days at 11:45 a.m.

BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC

FREDDY NOMINATIONS: Becahi Theater received four nominations for Outstanding Technical Design by a Smaller School; Student Achievement Award, Alexander VandeVeegate, Vocal Director/Theatre President; Outstanding Overall Production by a Smaller School; Outstanding Performance by a Male Ensemble Member, Dominic Oviedo as Reuben for its production of “Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The Freddy Awards will be broadcast live on WFMZ May 22 at 7 p.m.

MEMORIAL DAY: School will be closed Friday, May 23, and Monday, May 26.

YEAR END: Early dismissals at 11:30 a.m. from June 2 through 6. The last day of school is June 6.

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

CHARTER ARTS HS

SENIOR SHOWCASES: Vocal, Charter Arts Theatre, May 22 at 7 p.m. Jazz Café, Charter Arts Theatre, May 23 at 7 p.m. Literary, Commons Cafe at Charter Arts. May 30 at 6:30 p.m.

PROM: Early dismissal, May 23, 11:45 a.m.

MEMORIAL DAY: School is closed for Memorial Day, May 26.

PIANO RECITAL: Charter Arts Theatre, May 29 at 7 p.m.

PRODUCTION ARTS: Portfolio review, Charter Arts Theatre, May 30 at 7 p.m.

2025 GALA: Charter Arts Foundation, ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, May 31, 6 to 10 p.m.

SENIOR EXHIBITION: Reception, Corpora Gallery at Charter Arts. June 6, 6 to 8 p.m.

EVENT TICKETS: Please visit Charterarts.org

LAST DAY: June 6, 11:45 a.m.

NOTRE DAME HS

FREDDY NOMINATIONS: Notre Dame Theatre has received eight nominations including Outstanding Use of Choreography and Musical Staging; Outstanding Performance by a Featured Dancer, Ella St. Pierre as Reno Sweeny; Outstanding Production Number, “Blow, Gabriel Blow;” Outstanding Ensemble; Outstanding Overall Production by a Smaller School; Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Danny Carroll as Lord Evelyn Oakleigh; Outstanding Technical design by a Smaller School; and Outstanding Featured Performance by an Actor, CJ Hittinger as Moonface Martin in “Anything Goes” (2022 Revision).

MEMORIAL DAY: School is closed Friday, May 23, and Monday, May 26.

LAST DAY: June 6, 11 a.m.

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LEHIGH VALLEY DUAL LANGUAGE CHARTER

SCHOOL CLOSURES: School closed May 20, and Memorial Day, May 26.

LAST DAY: June 9, 12:15 p.m.

ENROLLMENT PACKAGES: are available at lvdlcs.org.

SAINT ANNE’S PAROCHIAL

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

LAST DAY: June 5, 10:30 a.m.

NOTRE DAME OF BETHLEHEM

LAST DAY: June 5, 11:45 a.m.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY

FREDDY AWARD NOMINATIONS: Moravian Academy Theatre received three nominations including Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Colin Moore as Robert Martin; Outstanding Performance by a Male Ensemble Member, Nick Hildago-Schnaars; and Outstanding Overall Production by a Smaller School for its production of “The Drowsy Chaperone.” The Freddy Awards will be broadcast live on WFMZ May 22 at 7 p.m.

ART SHOW: Walter Hall, Junior/Senior Lounge. Opening event for the MSC Art Show. See Walter Hall transformed into an art gallery, featuring the work of MA student and faculty artists. Hosted by our chapter of the National Art Honor Society. May 20, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

SPRING CONCERT: Choral/handbell concert, Merle-Smith Campus, Walter Hall, Dyer Auditorium. May 20, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

MEMORIAL DAY: Schools closed May 26.

LAST DAY: MSC, HDC G6-8, SC G4-8, June 4. DC PS-5, SC PS — 3 June 3. HDC Beginning School early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. June 3.

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