Bethlehem Area

MIDDLE SCHOOLS ONLY 3 HOUR DELAY: BASD schools (Broughal, East Hills, Nitschmann and Northeast) will have a three-hour delayed opening Jan. 24.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Samara Ramos is in 4th grade at Marvine ES. Samara always has a positive attitude and her love for learning is impressive. She helps other students when they need help, sometimes without them needing to ask. Samara is patient and kind with all of her peers and teachers.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Andrew Kramer is a Special Education Teacher at Freedom HS. Mr. Kramer is the Special Education math tutoring lead. He is simply stellar and essential in supporting Freedom HS.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Heddie Garcia graduated from Liberty HS in 2003. Heddie is currently a School Counselor at Fountain Hill ES.

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: The BASD 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.

BASD JOB OPENINGS: BASD is currently hiring for teaching and support staff positions. Visitbasdschools.org for more information.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION HAS MOVED: On the first and third Saturday of each month, from 2 p.m. to 4p.m., there will be a food distribution at 1016 Wood St. The will no longer be a food distribution at Northeast MS.

FREEDOM ES NHS BLOOD DRIVE: The blood drive will be held in the aerobics room on Feb. 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your student ID or driver’s license to tour appointment.

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

EAST HILLS MS BINGO: In the East Hills MS cafeteria on Jan. 21 . Doors open at 1 p.m., games start at 2 p.m. For tickets email ehboabingo@gmail.com

FREEDOM HS BINGO: In the FHS cafeteria, Feb. 4. Doors open at noon, games start at 1 p.m. Snow date Feb. 21. To get a flyer, visit the Freedom HS Band & Orchesta page or email fhsbandbingo@gmail.com

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING NEEDED: Pants: Can be used but in good condition, Boys & Girls sizes 5 through 16. If you are able to donate please drop items in the Fountain HIll ES main office.

HERITAGE NIGHT AT FOUNTAIN HILL ES: Join us for a night of celebrating the many unique cultures that our students, families, staff and community represent. Students must be accompanied by an adult to participate. Registration required. Feb. 1 at 5 p.m.

PHANTOMS TICKETS: Tickets are still available to join Spring Garden ES at the Phantoms game Jan. 27. fevo-enterprise.com/event/Phantomsvs44?fbclid=IwAR3zt9-0NT52_DHPTaCt4PwkgnmuUAKrqGP-7bU4KsgDcOIfyo6-GZG47bY

SPRING GARDEN ES CLOTHING: The school nurse is in need of a few items to keep on hand. Pants: Can be used but in good condition, boys and girls - small, medium, and large sweatpants. New underwear: Boys sizes 6-8, 8-10, and 10-12, Girls - 8-10 or large. If you are able to donate please drop items in the main office.

THOMAS JEFFERSON ES COMMUNITY SCHOOL COORDINATOR POSITION OPEN: To apply for the position, visit appone.com The position is hired through Moravian University.

Bethlehem Catholic

EARLY DISMISSALS: Midterm exams and Early Dismissals Jan. 16-19, Dismissals at 11:30 a.m.

Centennial School at Lehigh

IF YOUR CHILD IS SICK: Call the school office at 610-266-6500 and let them know your child will be absent. Send in a written note the day your child returns to school.

LV Charter ARts HS

UPCOMING CLOSURES AND EARLY DISMISSAL: Charter Arts will be closed Jan. 26. Early dismissal on Jan. 23 at 11:45 a.m.

UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS: Junior Voice recital Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Corpora Gallery.

CHARTER ARTS THEATRE PRESENTS “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 audtions for the next school year Jan. 26, Feb. 16 & 17. Auditions are by appointment only, visit charterarts.org for more information.

Holy Infancy School

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK OPEN HOUSE TOURS: From Jan. 28 to Feb. 3 from 8 a.m. to Noon.

Dual Language Charter

EARLY DISMISSAL: Early Dismissal on Jan. 24 at 12:15 p.m.

Notre Dame

NOTRE DAME SPIRIT WEAR MONDAYS: Students may wear their ND Spirit wear, or their marathon shirt with gym pants on Mondays through April 1.

SNOW REMOVAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: EARN service hours when it snows by visiting the school when it snows to help clear snow from the school property. We will provide shovels. Just come to the school and see Mr. D and he will assign you an area.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY

SPIRIT WEEK: Jan. 22: Pajama Day. Jan. 23: Sports Day. Jan. 24: Dress like your favorite decade day. Jan. 25: Winter Performance. (See website calendar) Jan. 26: Red Out Day.