School News
Bethlehem Area SD
SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR MLK DAY: All BASD schools will be closed Jan 15.
NEW COMMUNITY COORDINATORS: Lanston Ross will be based at Liberty HS, and Jennifer Medina-Santiago will be based at Freedom HS.
DENTAL CLINIC FOR YOUTH: Northampton County Community College and the Litwak Dental Cinic will offer free screenings, X-rays, cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments and education for children ages 3 to 17 March 23. To make an appointment please call 610-861-5442.
STEAM CHARTER PUBLIC COMMENT Board will again give the public time to comment on the application for a STEAM Charter school at its Jan. 22 meeting. The meeting will be held at East Hills MS at 7 p.m. Snow date Jan. 24.
HOLIDAY CONCERTS ONLINE: BASD is streaming the district’s Holiday Concerts on YouTube. Visit youtube.com/@BASDPA
FOOD DISTRIBUTION HAS MOVED: On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 2 to 4 p.m., there will be a food distribution at 1016 Wood St. The will no longer be a food distribution at Northeast MS.
WAWA SHORTI COUPONS: Liberty Theatre Co. is selling Wawa Coupons for $5 each. Coupons are good at any Wawa location and never expire! Reach out to your favorite company member to buy yours today, or email Lmainiero@basdschools.org
THOMAS JEFFERSON ES COMMUNITY SCHOOL COORDINATOR POSITION OPEN: To apply for the position, visit appone.com The position is hired through Moravian University.
Volunteer opportunities
ANIMAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Last Chance Ranch in Quakertown is seeking volunteers to prepare animal food, walk dogs, cage/kennel cleaning, enrichment, vet transportation and events. Volunteers under 16 years of age must have a parent or guardian accompany them. For more information or to apply visit lastchanceranch.org
ST. LUKE’S WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM: Paid work experience program in a health care setting. For students ages 16 to 18. Must be enrolled in high school and live in Northampton or Lehigh County. To apply, visit redcap.slhn.org/surveys/?s=JWY97Y7KFWWNXC87.
LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO: Benefits include discounts on food and drinks, and a 40 percent discount at the gift shop. For more information and to apply visit lvzoo.org/volunteer
Bethlehem Catholic HS
HOLIDAY CLOSURES & EARLY DISMISSALS: School will be closed for MLK day Jan. 15. Midterm exams and early dismissals Jan. 16-19, Dismissals at 11:30 a.m.
Centennial School at Lehigh
HOLIDAY CLOSURE: School will be closed Jan. 15.
LV Charter Arts HS
UPCOMING CLOSURES AND EARLY DISMISSAL: Charter Arts will be closed Jan. 15 and 26. Early dismissal Jan. 23 at 11:45 a.m.
UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS: Junior Voice recital Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Corpora Gallery.
“THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL”: The Charter Arts Theatre Department presents its production of “The School for Scandal” by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Jan. 26-28. This production is directed by Alison Gilheany as part of the department’s Alumni Artist in Residence Program. Performances Jan. 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. Matinee performance Jan. 28 at 2 p.m.
AUDITIONS FOR 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR: Charter Arts will hold auditions for the next school year Jan. 26, Feb. 16 and 17. Auditions are by appointment only, visit charterarts.org for more information.
Holy Infancy School
MLK DAY: School will be closed Jan. 15.
Dual Language Charter School
HOLIDAY CLOSURE a EARLY DISMISSAL: School will be closed Jan. 15. Early dismissal Jan. 24 at 12:15 p.m.
Notre Dame HS
SNOW REMOVAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Earn service hours when it snows by visiting the school to help clear school property. We will provide shovels. Just come to the school and see Mr. D and he will assign you an area.
Moravian Academy
CLOSURE: All Schools will be closed Jan. 15, MLK day. Optional Day of Service.
FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE: For re-enrolling families the deadline is Jan. 15.