BETHLEHEM AREA

•SCHOOL CLOSURE: All BASD schools will be closed Monday, Sept. 21.

•HALF DAY: All BASD schools will have a half day Oct. 14. High schools dismiss at 11 a.m., middle schools at 11:30 a.m. and elementary schools at noon.

•FOOTBALL WINS: Freedom and Liberty high school football teams earned back-to-back wins. Superintendent Dr. Lajara led the celebration and showed off his cheerleading skills on the sidelines.

•TRANSPORTATION TALKS: Read the fact-finding report here: pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dli/documents/individuals/labor-management-relations/plrb/fact-finding/2026/bethlehem-sd-act-88-26-10-e.pdf. Read the most recent collective bargaining agreement here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ih8T8G9qX8MKrgGkdPWGDpeeQOsPNrwX/view

•CLIMB BETHLEHEM: More than 2,000 students from Freedom and Liberty high schools came together Sept. 11 for a day of remembrance and solidarity.

•GRANT APPLICATIONS: Teacher Innovation & Service Learning Grant applications are open through the Foundation for the Bethlehem Area School District. Applications, proposal materials, rubrics and examples are available. Questions may be sent to thefoundation@basdschools.org.

•BUS RIDE: Dr. Lajara rode Mr. Bob’s bus while Lehigh Valley Public Media filmed an interview featuring the BASD bus driver. He also talked with Nitschmann Middle School students about their daily ride.

•STORYTIME VISIT: Dr. Lajara visited a kindergarten classroom at William Penn Elementary School and read one of his favorite books, One, by Kathryn Otoshi.

•LITERACY MONTH: BASD is celebrating National Literacy Month with book highlights, teacher favorites and reading-related stories. Visit the BASD Schools Facebook page for more.

•WORK TRAINING: Freedom High School School-to-Work students are at job sites through the STEPS program, which provides low-risk, high-impact opportunities for diverse learners and the community.

•STUDENT LEADERS: Dr. Lajara visited Clearview Elementary School’s Leader in Me students. Clearview is a Leader in Me Lighthouse School, where students build leadership skills through mission statements, portfolios, leadership roles and the 7 Habits.

•FOOD TRUCKS: BASD Food Truck Tuesdays are back. Visit the BAVTS Food Truck Facebook page for location updates.

LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER ARTS HS

•SCHOOL CLOSURES: Charter Arts will be closed Monday, Sept. 21, and Oct. 12.

•BOARD MEETING: The school board meeting is Oct. 8.

•OPEN HOUSE: Open House is Oct. 10.

•ARTIST EXHIBIT: A professional artist exhibit featuring Konstantin Rudnichenko opens Oct. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Corpora Gallery at Charter Arts. The event is non-ticketed; donations are welcome.

•LITERARY SHOWCASE: The Literary Arts Showcase at The Lodge is Oct. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Café the Lodge, 427 E. 4th St. The event is non-ticketed; donations are welcome.

•THEATRE PRODUCTION: Charter Arts will present The Children’s Hour by Lillian Hellman Oct. 23-25 at the Charter Arts Theater. Evening performances are Oct. 23 and 24 at 7 p.m.; the matinee is Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. Information and tickets will be posted at charterarts.org.

•ADMISSIONS SESSIONS: Prospective students and families may attend a virtual information session at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15, or fall school and audition information sessions at 10 a.m. Oct. 10 or 6 p.m. Nov. 11. RSVP and tour request information are available at charterarts.org.

DUAL LANGUAGE CHARTER SCHOOL

•SCHOOL CLOSURE: LVDLCS will be closed Monday, Sept. 21.

•HALF DAY: LVDLCS will have a half day Oct. 16.

•ABOUT LVDLCS: LVDLCS is back for another week and focuses on biliteracy, helping students learn to read, write, speak and listen in two languages. Call 610-419-3120 to learn more.

BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC HS

•SPIRIT WEEK: Spirit Week is Sept. 21-26.

•LIFE MARCH: Students will participate in the PA March for Life on Sept. 21.

•HOMECOMING EVENTS: The homecoming football game is at 1 p.m. Sept. 26, followed by the dance at 7 p.m.

•ADMISSIONS OPEN: Admissions for the Class of 2030 are open. Visit becahi.org for more information.

NOTRE DAME HS

•LIFE MARCH: Students will participate in the PA March for Life on Sept. 21.

•SCHOOL NIGHT: Back to School Night is Sept. 23.

•BLOOD DRIVE: The NHS Blood Drive is Sept. 26.

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL

•FAMILY NIGHT: Family Night is Oct. 7.

•SCHOOL CLOSURE: School will be closed Oct. 12 for Columbus Day.

•PICTURE DAY: Student Picture Day is Oct. 14.

•ABOUT CENTENNIAL: Centennial School is an approved private special education day school licensed to serve students with emotional disturbance and autism, ages 6-12, with an upper-limit entry age of 12. The school operates 180 days from August through June.

BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

•HALF DAY: All students will have a half day Sept. 25.

•SCHOOL CLOSURE: School will be closed Oct. 12.

•PICTURE DAYS: Lower Campus Picture Day is Sept. 16. Upper Campus Picture Day is Sept. 18.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY

•SCHOOL CLOSURE: All Moravian Academy schools will be closed Sept. 21.

•PICTURE DAY: HDC Picture Day preorders are available at orders.christmascitystudio.com. See flyers for details. The rain date is Oct. 14.

•SOCIETY RECEPTION: The Merle-Smith Society Reception is Sept. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Benigna House on the Merle-Smith Campus.

•COLLEGE FAIR: The PACAC College Fair is Sept. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at AWC.

•STUDENT RETREAT: Grade 9 students will join student leaders, Student Life staff and faculty for an overnight retreat at Pocono Valley Resort. Buses depart after 8 a.m. Thursday and return midday Friday. Details and packing lists were sent to families.

•FAMILY MEETING: The Swain Campus Family Association brainstorm meeting is Sept. 25 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Cougar Café, with a Zoom option available.

NOTRE DAME ES

•SCHOOL CLOSURE: School will be closed Oct. 12.

ST. ANNE’S ES

•GRANDPARENTS DAY: Grandparents Day is Sept. 17 at 9:30 a.m.