BETHLEHEM AREA SD

FREE/REDUCED MEALS: The Free/Reduced Meal applications for the 2024-25 school year are now open. Make sure your child has access to nutritious meals all year long by applying online today. Apply now: basdschools.org/dining

BASD EDUCATION CENTER: The landmark building that is home to the BASD Education Center, and was once Edgeboro ES, is turning 100 years old. Join the celebration Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p m. Light refreshments will be offered. If you have any photos or other memorabilia from the building and would loan them for display, please contact bclymer@basdschools.org

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

BOARD MEMBERS RECOGNIZED: The Pennsylvania School Boards Association recognized the following BASD School Board members for their years of service: Five years: Emily Schenkel, Winston Alozie and Kim Shively. 15 years: Michael Faccinetto.

NEW PRINCIPAL: Congratulations to Tracy Correll on being appointed the new principal of Farmersville ES.

PRODUCE: Thomas Jefferson ES’s fruit and veggie giveaways will continue once monthly during the second week of the month. Call the school for more information. Broughgal MS holds a fruit and vegetable giveaway the second week of each month. Contact the school for more information.

FOOD PANTRY: The Foiuntain Hill ES food pantry will be open one day in September. Please call the school for more information.

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL AT LEHIGH

DID YOU KNOW: Centennial is one of 34 Approved Private Schools in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that serve students with disabilities. For more information visit centennial.lehigh.edu

CHARTER ARTS HS

ALUMNI EXHIBIT: Arta Brito & Nate Devarie. Both artists are alumni of the school. Sept. 6- Oct. 11. FREE opening reception: Sept. 6, 6-8 p.m. In the Corpora Gallery, Lehigh Valley Charter HS for the Arts 321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA. The exhibit will be open to the public for two FREE First Friday receptions Sept. 6 and Oct. 4 from 6-8 p.m. as part of the Southside Arts Districts’s First Friday celebrations. Private viewing appointments can be made by calling 610-868-2971. For more information, visit the school website, CharterArts.org.

THEATRE: “The Oscars: A Conversation Among Friends” by John Thompson, Sept. 6-8. The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Theatre Department presents a fall season of dynamic original plays. Evening performances Sept. 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. Matinee performance Sept. 8 at p.m. Tickets are available at CharterArts.org.

TOURS: If you can’t attend one of our admissions events but would still like to visit Charter Arts to learn more, fill out a tour request form at Charterarts.org.

DUAL LANGUAGE CHARTER

ENROLLMENT PACKAGES: Available at lvdlcs.org

BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC

ARCHDIOCESE HIRING: Please visit allentowndiocese.org/about/employment

SAINT ANNE’S PAROCHIAL

BOOK FAIR: Sept. 16-18.

ALUMNI SOUGHT: Saint Anne’s is planning a 75th anniversary celebration, and is asking alumni for memories and photos. Contact ahouston@stannebethlehem.org or 610-868-4182, ext. 44.

NOTRE DAME OF BETHLEHEM

MARATHON 2024: Our 29th annual marathon will take place Oct. 11, so make sure you save the date. The Marathon’s Grand Prize has been revealed; a $500 Iron Pigs gift card.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY

SENIOR COOKOUT: The class of 2025 is invited to the Benigna House back patio for a cookout lunch to celebrate the start of their senior year. Sept. 28, 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

SCHOOL TOURS: To schedule a tour at any of our campuses, visit moravianacademy.org/admissions/visit.