BECAHI PRINCIPAL: Dr. Dean M. Donaher has come out of retirement to serve as Principal of Bethlehem Catholic HS, effective July 17.

HOBART STAIRS MURAL: After receiving many votes from the students and the community, the mural on the Hobart Stairs in underway! As the survey had components of the two designs listed, the final design will incorporate elements of both of the original designs. Visit the Southside to see the progress!

ENGINEERING CAMP: Lehigh University will hold a one-week engineering camp for girls. Spots are limited and scholarships are available. For more information contact clw219@lehigh.edu

FREE GLASSES AND SCREENINGS: New Bethany Ministry’s Vision to Learn Mobile Clinic will take place July 7. To register, contact Nancy Ettwein, Community School Coordinator at Thomas Jefferson ES, at nettwein@basdschools.org.

SOCCER CAMP: The Liberty HS Soccer Club will host camp for students who will enter grades 1-7 in the fall. Camp will be held at Nitschmann MS. Evening Camp will be from July 17-20. Cost for each week is $50. For more information visit basdschools.org, or email LHSC@ptd.net

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE: Representative Susan Wild invites students in middle and high school to join the Congressional App Challenge. If you are interested in Computer Science and Coding, and are a current middle or high school student, visit wild.house.gov/services/congressional-app-challenge to learn more.

FREE WORKOUTS: students age 14 to 19 can work out for free throughout the summer. Plus there is a grant contest for your school. Preregistration is required. Visit basdschools.org for more information.

NEW GRADING SYSTEM: Bethlehem Area School District is updating their Report Card Grading System for Grades 6-12 beginning in the 2023-24 School Year.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION: On the Second Saturday of each Month, from 10 a.m. to Noon, there will be a drive-through food distribution at Northeast MS 1170 Fernwood St. The distribution is open to families of BASD students. The next distribution date is July 8.

STUDENT VACCINATIONS: Vaccinations are required for all students, with specific vaccinations needed for students entering the seventh and 12th grades. To schedule a vaccination for your child, contact the Bethlehem Health Department at 610-865-7083

COMMUNUTY SERVICE AT MUSIKFEST: Artsquest needs lots of volunteers. Fulfill your community service hours at Musikfest. Visit artsquest.org/volunteer.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

HOLES FOR THE HILL: Fountain Hill ES is looking for sponsors and golfers for its Holes on the Hill Golf Tournament. The tournament will be Aug. 18 at 8 a.m., at the Southmoore Golf Course in Bath.

GARDEN HELPERS NEEDED: The Spring Garden ES PTO is looking for volunteers to take care of the Garden Club’s vegetable garden watered and weeded over the summer. To volunteer, visit the Spring Garden PTO page on Facebook. Or email Springgardenpto@gmail.com

FREE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES: BASD and the Bethlehem Food Co-op will offer free fresh fruits and vegetables at Thomas Jefferson on the following dates from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.: June 28, July 26 and Aug. 26. Afternoon times will be from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. July 12 and Aug. 2.