BETHLEHEM AREA SD

HOLIDAY BREAK: All BASD schools will be closed Dec. 20 to Jan. 4. School resumes Jan. 5.

CONCERT VIDEOS: Video of the following concerts are available at youtube.com/basdpa: Nitschmann MS; Northeast MS; East Hills; Springfield Garden ES; Liberty HS; Calypso ES; Farmersville ES; Freemansburg ES; Miller Heights ES; Thomas Jefferson ES; William Penn ES; Clearview ES; Gov. Wolf ES; Fountain Hill ES; and Lincoln ES.

CHILDCARE HOURS: At Lincoln ES and Spring Garden ES. Dec. 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 and Jan. 2. 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Special hours Dec. 24 and 31, 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please pack a lunch for your child.

READING CHALLENGE: There’s no better time to cozy up with a good book than over the holiday break! BASD invites readers of all ages to join the BASD Holiday Reading Challenge. Read a book. Take a picture of your book, post to Facebook, tag @BethleemareaSD, and use the hashtag #BASDlovesbooks.

FREEDOM BINGO: Benefiting baseball program. Doors open at noon. Games begin at 1 p.m. Jan. 11.

CHARTER ARTS HS

HOLIDAY BREAK: Charter Arts will be closed Dec. 23 to Jan. 4. School resumes Jan. 5.

BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC HS

HOLIDAY BREAK: School will be closed Dec. 23 to Jan. 4. School resumes Jan. 5.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: First-grade friends from Saint Anne’s, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Holy Infancy, St. Michael the Archangel, St. Isidore, and Sts. Philip & James Schools attended Beachi for the first grade Christmas party. The party is a favorite tradition at Becahi, and the older students were happy to welcome their first grade friends.

BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN

SPIRIT WEAR: Grab your HOCO 2026 gear before Jan. 1 and show your Panther pride at the games Jan. 16. To order visit createmytee.com/Join/355917

NOTRE DAME HS

HOLIDAY BREAK: School will be closed Dec. 20 to Jan. 4. School resumes Jan. 5

FBLA SUCCESS: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students kicked off their competition season Tuesday, Dec. 16, at DeSales University, competing against eight local high schools.Competition Placements: Social Media Strategies - Amanda, Catherine and Baylee; Broadcast Journalism - Caroline and London; Sales Presentation - Mackenzie, Sophia, and Meghan; Social Media Strategy - Charlotte. Advancing to the state competition in April: Jessica, Healthcare Administration; Nicholas, Future Business Leader; Roman, Ella and Joseph, Introduction to Business Presentation.

CRUSADER FUND: ‘Tis the season, the best gifts make a difference. Year-end gifts to the annual Crusader Fund support Notre Dame’s students, faculty, and mission - making a lasting difference every day. Make a donation by Dec. 31 to count toward 2025 tax deduction. ndcrusaders.org/give/

BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

HOLIDAY BREAK: School will be closed Dec. 20 to Jan. 4. School resumes Jan. 5.

DUAL LANGUAGE CHARTER

HOLIDAY BREAK: School will be closed Dec. 20 to Jan. 4. School resumes Jan. 5.

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL

HOLIDAY BREAK: School will be closed Dec. 23 to Jan. 4. School resumes Jan. 5.

ST. ANNE’S SCHOOL

HOLIDAY BREAK: School will be closed Dec. 24 to Jan. 4. School resumes Jan. 5.

LV ACADEMY

HOLIDAY BREAK: School will be closed Dec. 23 to Jan. 4. School resumes Jan. 5.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY

HOLIDAY BREAK: All campuses will be closed Dec. 22 to Jan. 4. School resumes Jan. 5.

ATHLETICS INFORMATION: For prospective upper school students (grades 9-12) interested in learning more about the athletic program at the Merle-Smith Campus. The session will include a review of the admissions process and athletic program and conclude with an interactive coaches panel. Come prepared with questions and curiosity. RSVP today, via the calendar link at moravianacademy.org Jan. 6, 6:30 to7:30 p.m.