BETHLEHEM AREA SD

EARLY DISMISSALS: All BASD students will be dismissed early on Oct. 16. HS: 11 a.m. MS: 11:30 a.m. ES: Noon. MS & HS will be dismissed early Oct. 28.

AWARENESS MONTH: October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month. BASD is committed to supporting every learner by recognizing and celebrating the strengths, resilience, and potential of students with learning disabilities.

PRINCIPALS MONTH: October is National Principals Month. BASD is proud to recognize and thank its outstanding principals for their unwavering leadership, commitment, and care for students, staff and school communities.

TURNING 20: Northeast MS is turning 20. Join the BASD Saturday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. as

It celebrates two decades of Northeast pride and excellence. This milestone event is a special opportunity for students, staff, alumni, and families to come together and honor the incredible legacy of Northeast MS.

1170 Fernwood St., Bethlehem.

FREEDOM MUSICALS: FHSTC has announced its upcoming school year musicals. Fall production: “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” Nov. 21- 23. Spring production: “Something Rotten.” Stay tuned for information on fundraising, meeting dates, ticket sales, and more!

FOOD TRUCK: BAVTS Food Truck is home for the fall. Every Tuesday through Oct. 28, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Follow BAVTS Food Truck on Facebook for weekly specials. A couple more weeks until the Truck-or-Treat event at the end of October.

BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC HS

2029 CLASS: Enrollment is open for the class of 2029. Visit beachi.org for more information.

SCHOOL CLOSURES: No school for students Oct. 13.

NEW COACH: The Bethlehem Catholic High School Athletic Department has announced the appointment of Tatum Kresley as the new head coach of the girls softball program, effective for the 2025–26 season. “I look forward to building on the program’s strong tradition of excellence while helping our athletes grow on and off the field,” Kresley said.

NOTRE DAME HS

BAND INVITE: On Oct. 10, the Notre Dame Crusader Band will open its ranks to “Little Crusaders” from its partner schools: Holy Family School, Immaculate Conception School, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, St. Anne Parochial School Bethlehem, St. Jane Frances de Chantal School, and Saints Philip & James School. Parents of interested students in grades 6-8 may register them here: forms.gle/vovzFafC6osJn42h6

FALL THEATRE: Tickets are now on sale for the fall production, Peter and the Starcatcher.

Nov. 7 & 8. Visit our.show/ndtcpeter for tickets.

LV CHARTER ARTS HS

SCHOOL CLOSURE: Charter Arts closed Oct. 13.

BY RANK: The 2026 Niche Rankings are here. Lehigh Valley Charter School for the Arts has been named #1 Best Charter High School in PA; #1 Best Public High School Teachers in PA; #16 Best Public High Schools in PA; #23 Best Public High School Teachers in US; and #637 Best Public High Schools in US.

HAUNTED HOUSE: Production Arts Haunted House. Charter Arts Theater, Nov. 1, 6 p.m. Ticket link will be posted at Charterarts.org/events.

THEATRE: “The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens” by Billy St. John. Charter Arts Theater; evening performances Oct. 24 & 25 at 7 p.m. Matinee performance Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. For Tickets, visit Charterarts.org

LV ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

BAG BINGO: Designer bags, accessories, raffles, and prizes. Saturday, Nov. 15 at 12 p.m. Ticket Info: buy online before 9 a.m., Nov. 15, or pay more at the door. Visit https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/lvacademy/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D for tickets.

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL

PICTURE DAY: Student picture day Oct. 15.

LV DUAL LANGUAGE CHARTER

EARLY DISMISSAL: Early Dismissal Oct. 17.

NOTRE DAME ELEMENTARY

MARATHON MAGIC: Get ready for the 30th annual Notre Dame of Bethlehem Marathon, Friday, Oct. 10. Questions? Contact Sierra Fenton at sfenton@ndbethlehemschool.org

SAINT ANNE’S

SCHOOL CLOSURE: No school Oct. 13.

EARLY DISMISSALS: Students will be dismissed at 11:45 a.m. for parent/teacher conferences, Oct. 29, 30, 31.

BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

SCHOOL CLOSURE: No school Oct. 13 & Oct. 24.

EARLY DISMISSALS: Oct. 23; students will be dismissed early.

PHANTOMS: The Choir performed the National Anthem at the Oct. 4 Lehigh Valley Pantoms Game.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY

SCHOOL CLOSED: No school Oct. 13 &14.

TOURNAMENT: MSC Quiz Bowl will be held in Walter Hall and Snyder House. Oct. 10, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CURIOSITY CORNER: Experience a taste of Swain’s early childhood program Oct. 15 at the Swain Campus, 1100 South 24th St., Allentown. Register for the whole series or pick and choose which sessions work best. Registrants must be 2 or older. Preregister at Moravianacademy.org.