BETHLEHEM AREA SD

EARLY DISMISSAL: All BASD students will be dismissed early Sept. 17; HS, 11 a.m.; MS, 11:30 a.m.; ES, noon.

YOM KIPPUR: All BASD schools will be closed Thursday, Oct. 2.

MEAL APPLICATIONS: Free/Reduced Meal Applications for the 2025–26 school year are now open. Las solicitudes para comidas gratis o a precio reducido para el año escolar 2025–26 ya están abiertas. To apply visit schoolcafe.com/Bethlehemasd

FOUNDATION PRESIDENT: The Bethlehem Area School District welcomes Ed Broczkowski as the new president of The Foundation for the Bethlehem Area School District. A BASD graduate and lifelong member of the Bethlehem community, Broczkowski brings nearly three decades of leadership experience from Just Born Inc.

SUICIDE PREVENTION: September is Suicide Prevention Month. BASD remains committed to supporting mental health awareness, resources and connection for all students and staff.

COLLEGE APPLICATION: The Bethlehem Area School District hosts a Senior College Application Fair Sept. 18, offering students the opportunity to apply to colleges at no cost while meeting representatives from approximately 60 institutions; 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Liberty’s Memorial Gym and from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Freedom’s Main Gym.

ATHLETIC TICKETS: All high school ticketing is online only. Digital tickets can be scanned on a device, or a printed copy can be scanned for entry. All sales are through Home Town Ticketing. Visit bethlehemareasd.hometownticketing.com. QR codes will be available at games to scan to purchase entry.

FREEDOM MUSICALS: Fall production: “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” Spring production: “Something Rotten.” Stay tuned for information on fundraising, meeting dates, ticket sales and more.

BASD HIRING: Principal of Hanover ES. See details here: applitrack.com/basdschools/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=1157

FOOD TRUCK: BAVTS Food Truck is home for the fall every Tuesday through Oct. 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. Follow the BAVTS Food Truck on Facebook for weekly specials.

BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC HS

CLASS SHIRTS: Becahi students can preorder Homecoming Class Shirts by logging into their Becahi email to access the order form (parent emails will not work). Orders and payment due by Friday, Sept. 12; late orders are not guaranteed. Preorders are not finalized without payment. Exact cash/checks to “Bethlehem Catholic HS” go to Mrs. Magliochetti in Room 119.

NOTRE DAME HS

NOW HIRING: A long term substitute science teacher and part-time campus security officer. Send inquiries and resumes to jfriel@ndcrusaders.org.

FACULTY APPRECIATION: Friends and families are sought to sign up for Faculty Appreciation Fridays, a special way to celebrate the hardworking teachers and staff.

Sign up here: signupgenius.com/go/9040844A8A82CA7F58-57912551-faculty#/

GOLF UMBRELLAS: The football team is selling custom ND golf umbrellas. Perfect for rainy game days or everyday use. Payment and form due Sept. 19. For form and more information, contact Fran Raneri at 848-391-9145 or email sicilianmama76@gmail.com

LV CHARTER ARTS HS

INFORMATION SESSION: An online event for prospective students and their families. Sept. 15. Visit Charterarts.org and click on “Admissions” to register.

YOM KIPPUR: Charter Arts will be closed Thursday, Oct. 2.

ARTIST EXHIBIT: “5 x 5 Show” (Eleventh Edition) First Friday reception; Oct. 3, from 6-8 p.m., Corpora Gallery at Charter Arts. Non-ticketed event. Donations are welcome.

LITERARY SHOWCASE: Oct. 3 from 6-8 p.m. Cafe the Lodge, 427 E. Fourth St. Non-ticketed event. Donations are welcome.

LV ACADEMY CHARTER

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION: Families interested in enrolling their children for 2025-2026 are encouraged to attend an information session to learn more about LVA’s program offerings and expectations. Information sessions take place annually from December through March. 2025-2026 After Lottery Waitlist Application – Required

If you were unable to submit your information before March 3, you will now be asked to create an account and fill out the documentation for an admissions waiting list for the 2025-2026 school year. Please visitlvacademy.org/admissions to apply.

LV DUAL LANGUAGE CHARTER

CONNECTION CELEBRATION: Bethlehem and Patillas, Puerto Rico, celebrate the anniversary of their Sister Cities partnership. Sept. 21, with a 1 p.m. flag-raising at Payrow Plaza. 1:30 p.m., Walking Parade; 2 to 6 p.m., A festival at ArtsQuest SteelStacks of Puerto Rican culture, live music, authentic food and family-friendly activities that honors the unity between the two cities.

NOTRE DAME ELEMENTARY

MARATHON MAGIC: Get ready for the 30th annual Notre Dame of Bethlehem Marathon, happening Friday, Oct. 10. This year’s theme is “30 Years uKNIGHTed: Walking in Faith, Mind, and Spirit.” Sponsors are sought to support this milestone celebration. Sponsor info + donation form available now at osvhub.com/ndbethlehemchurch/forms/marathonsponsors. Contact Sierra Fenton at sfenton@ndbethlehemschool.org

SAINT ANNE’S

EARLY DISMISSAL: Students will be dismissed at 11:45 a.m. Sept. 19.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY

GLOBAL EDUCATION: Program information session Sept.16, 6:30 p.m. about the global education opportunities available for Merle-Smith Campus students in 2026 and a new scholarship opportunity open to students in grades 9-12. Register on the website.

PICTURE DAYS: Handled by Christmas City. Held in Snyder Conference Room; Sept. 17, 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Students should be in formal dress code for picture days.

MSC GAMES: Sept. 18, 1:30 p.m. Early dismissal for upper school students after Red, White & Gold Games.