SCHOOL NEWS Compiled by Lani Goins
BETHLEHEM AREA SD
CONGRATULATIONS: BASD’s Daniel Zettlemoyer, music teacher at Nitschmann MS, received the Arts Educator of the Year Award at the Linny Awards Nov. 7.
THANKSGIVING: All BASD schools will have early dismissals Monday, Nov. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 26. High schools will dismiss at 11 a.m.; middle schools at 11:30 a.m.; and elementary schools at noon. All BASD Schools will be closed Nov. 27 to Dec. 2.
FREE/REDUCED MEALS: The Free/Reduced Meal Applications for the 2024-25 school year remain open. Apply now: basdschools.org/dining
JOB OPENINGS: BASD is currently hiring for teaching and support staff positions. Visit basdschools.org for more information.
FLU CLINIC: In the Freedom HS parking lot at 3149 Chester Ave. Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, visit tinyurl.com/fluclinic2024
FREEDOM HS THEATRE: THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE performances Nov. 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. Tickets available at bit.ly/FHSTCtickets
VACCINE CLINIC: The Northeast MS vaccine clinic is typically held every Tuesday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Appointments required. Please contact school’s nurse to assist with scheduling an appointment.
CRAFT FAIR: Holiday Craft Fair at James Buchanan ES, Saturday, Nov. 23 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
PICTURE RETAKE: THOMAS JEFFERSON ES, postponed to Thursday, Nov. 21.
ICE RINK HIRING: Hiring ice rink cashiers for our weekend public skate sessions. Must be at least 16. eason begins Friday, Nov. 15 and ends Sunday, March 16. Contact recreation@bethlehem-pa.gov or 610-865-7081 if interested in joining our ice rink team.
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL
AT LEHIGH
THANKSGIVING: School will be closed from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2.
CHARTER ARTS HS
OPEN HOUSE: Sat., Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read more and RSVP by clicking on the ADMISSIONS tab at Charterarts.org.
THANKSGIVING: School will be closed from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2.
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
THANKSGIVING: DLCS will have early dismissals Monday, Nov. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 12:15 p.m. School will be closed from Nov. 27 to Dec. 2.
BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday Nov. 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Questions? Contact Christine Calantoni at 610-866-0791, ext. 313 or email ccalantoni@beachi.org
THANKSGIVING: School will be closed from Nov. 27 to Dec. 2.
SAINT ANNE’S PAROCHIAL
DONATIONS WELCOME: “Beach Bash” Dance-A-Thon Friday, Nov. 15. Visit stannebethlehem.org/ to donate.
PICTURE RETAKE: Nov. 19.
THANKSGIVING: Early Dismissal Nov. 27, 11:45 a.m. School will be closed from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2.
NOTRE DAME OF BETHLEHEM
THANKSGIVING: School will be closed from Nov. 27 to Dec. 2.
MORAVIAN ACADEMY
BOW MAKING/CANDLE DRESSING: Parent/guardian volunteers are welcome to come wrap candles for the evening Vespers service and/or make bows for the holiday sale. No experience required. All are welcome to join in at the Margolis Conference, 7 East Market St., Bethlehem, Nov. 15, 8:15 a.m. to noon.
COFFEEHOUSE: Merle-Smith Campus, Walter Hall, Dyer Auditorium. Coffeehouse, the Moravian Academy upper school’s iconic variety show and fall mainstage production, Nov. 23, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS: Early dismissal Nov. 26, 11:30 a.m. For all students in preschool-grade 8.
THANKSGIVING: All campuses closed Nov. 27 to Dec. 2.