BETHLEHEM AREA

EARLY DISMISSAL: All BASD schools will have an early dismissal on March 12. HS: 11 a.m., MS: 11:30 a.m., ES noon.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: The BASD will host in-person kindergarten registration events across the city to make registering easy, welcoming and supportive for families. These events give families the opportunity to register their child for kindergarten, meet school staff, district teams and community partners, get help with the registration process and ask questions and connect one-on-one. For many families, this is their first interaction with BASD.

March 11 at FHS from 4 to 7 p.m.; April 16 at The Hispanic Center in South Bethlehem from 6 to 8 p.m.; May 13 at Nitschmann MS from noon to 2 p.m. To register visit basdschools.org.

READING ACTIVITIES: Read Across American begins March 2. Check your school’s webpage at Basdschools.org for special activities and celebrations happening throughout the week.

JAZZ FESTIVAL: Northeast MS’s 20th annual event Friday, March 5 will feature outstanding student musicians from across the region, including: Broughal MS, Nitschmann MS, Northeast MS, Saucon Valley MS SVSD, Springhouse Middle School Parkland SD. In addition, both the FHS and Liberty HS jazz ensembles will perform between each middle school group during onstage transitions. The festival kicks off at 6 p.m. with FHS performing The Star-Spangled Banner. Families are encouraged to attend and support the young performers.

SPRING SPORTS: If you are planning to play a spring sport, please make sure physical forms are submitted. Visit your school’s website for additional details.

SCHOOL REPORT: The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the BASD, will host the 2026 State of the Schools Thursday, March 12 at ArtsQuest, bringing together business, education and community leaders for an important conversation on workforce development, career pathways and the future talent pipeline. ArtsQuest, Fred Banko Alehouse - Red Theater. Doors Open: 7 a.m. Networking and light breakfast. Program begins at 8 a.m. Registration: bit.ly/4akqKp

BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC

OPEN HOUSE: March 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. Contact Christine Calantoni at ccalantoni@becahi.org

NOTRE DAME HS

EGG HUNT: Notre Dame Softball team members will hide eggs on your front lawn filled with toys and nut free candy. For more information, email Jackielilly@gmail.com

CRUSADER DRAWING: Tuesday, March 17. Tickets are due by end of day Monday, March 16.

DUAL LANGUAGE CHARTER

EARLY DISMISSAL: March 18 at 12:15 p.m.

BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

EARLY DISMISSAL: March 12. School will be closed March 13 & 16. Parent-teacher conferences March 12 and 13.

ST. ANNE SCHOOL

EARLY DISMISSAL: March 13 at 11:45 a.m.

NOTRE DAME ES

TRICKY TRAY: March 28 and 29th. You will not want to miss all the baskets, prizes and excitement. More information coming soon. Be sure to follow our Instagram page @ndbtrickytray for prize announcements!

BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

EARLY DISMISSAL: March 12. School closed on March 13 & 16.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY

SPRING BREAK: March 9 to 13. All schools and offices closed for the week.

CHARTER ARTS HS

MARCH AUDITIONS: March 20 and 25. Register at charterarts.org

JAZZ CAFE: March 3 at 7 p.m.

VISUAL ARTS: Alumni and faculty exhibit, March 6 to 25.Opening reception March 6, 6 to 8 p.m. Non-ticketed event.

LITERARY SHOWCASE: March 6, 6 to 8 p.m. at The Lodge. Non-ticketed event.

SPRING MUSICAL: “9 to 5: The Musical,” music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. March 18 to 22. Tickets available soon at charterarts.org.