BETHLEHEM AREA SD

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: All BASD schools closed MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 20. There will be a three-hour delayed opening for middle schools only on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

BOARD MEETINGS: Combined BASD Board committee meetings will be held in the Edgeboro Room at the Education Center Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. The regular school board meeting will be held at the Education Center Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. The meetings will be livestreamed for public viewing on the district’s YouTube channel. Members of the public must appear in person if they wish to address the board during the public comment portion of these meetings.

CONCERT RECORDINGS: Concerts for the following school are available on the BASD YouTube channel: Spring Garden ES; James Buchanan ES; Nitschmann MS; East Hills MS; Northeast MS; Calypso ES; Liberty HS; Freemansburg ES; William Penn ES; Miller Heights ES; Clearview ES; Farmersville ES; Lincoln ES; and Fountain Hill ES.

FREE/REDUCED MEALS: The Free/Reduced Meal Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now open. Apply now: basdschools.org/dining

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

VACCINE CLINIC: The Northeast MS vaccine clinic is typically held Tuesdays from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Appointments are required. Please contact the school nurse to assist you with scheduling an appointment.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: The Moravian University Superintendent’s Scholarship is now open for BASD students. This is a full tuition renewable scholarship. More information on applying is available at basdschools.org.

PHANTOMS GAME: Heads up Spring Garden families. Typo on our Phantoms flyer! Date is Saturday Jan. 25 against Bridgeport.

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

ST. LUKE’S: 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.

CONSERVATION INTERNSHIPS: Open to undergraduate, graduate and recently graduated students, this internship is designed for anyone pursuing a career in conservation, biology, environmental science, education, or another related field. Preferred candidates would have a background or interest in education and/or environmental sciences or biology related field.

During their time here, interns will have the opportunity to work alongside Education Specialists and get hands-on experience with Ambassador Animals at an AZA-accredited zoo! What better way to make a difference than to educate future conservationists and engage guests of all ages? Visit lvzoo.org/get-involved/career-opportunities/ to learn more and apply today!

ICE RINK HIRING: Looking to earn some extra cash this winter and are at least 16 years old? Bethlehem City’s ice rink is hiring cashiers for weekend public skate sessions. The season ends Sunday, March 16. Please contact recreation@bethlehem-pa.gov or 610-865-7081.

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL AT LEHIGH

MLK DAY: School closed Jan. 20.

CHARTER ARTS HS

MLK DAY: No school Jan. 20.

AUDITIONS: Auditions for the 2025-26 school year will be held in January and February.

Prospective students/families can request an audition appointment by clicking on the ADMISSIONS tab on Charterarts.org. You can also sign up to attend an upcoming Virtual Admissions Event or schedule a Tour.

EARLY DISMISSAL: Early Dismissal Thursday, Jan. 16 at 11:45 a.m. Charter Arts will be closed MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 20. School will also be closed Jan. 31 for auditions.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Literary Arts Freshmen Showcase, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at Godfrey Daniels. Tickets at Godfreydaniels.org. “As You Like It” by William Shakespeare, at Charter Arts Theatre. Evening performance Jan. 24 and 25 at 7 p.m.; matinee Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets at CharterArts.org. Junior Vocal Recital Jan. 27, 7 p.m. Tickets available soon. Winter Piano Recital, Jan. 29, 7 p.m. Tickets will be available soon. Latin Music Ensemble Concert, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. Tickets available soon.

DUAL LANGUAGE CHARTER

EARLY DISMISSAL: School closed MLK Day, Monday Jan. 20. Early Dismissal on Jan. 29 at 12:15 p.m.

ENROLLMENT PACKAGES: Available at lvdlcs.org

BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC

MLK DAY: School closed Monday, Jan. 20.

EARLY DISMISSALS: Midterms take place from Jan. 21-24. School dismisses at 11:30 a.m. those days.

SAINT ANNE’S PAROCHIAL

EARLY DISMISSAL: School dismisses at 11:45 a.m. Jan. 17.

MLK DAY: School closed Monday, Jan. 20.

NOTRE DAME OF BETHLEHEM

MLK DAY: School closed Monday, Jan. 20.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY

MLK DAY: School closed Monday, Jan. 20.

ALUMNI PANEL: College aged alumni will share their college experiences and answer questions from students in the 11th and 12th grades. Jan. 9.

FINANCIAL AID: Join the Director of Enrollment Management and Assistant Director of Enrollment Management to discuss how to pay for Moravian Academy. The presentation will cover how to apply for financial aid, as well as overall expected costs, tuition insurance and refund policies, and the benefits of 529 College Savings Plans. Contact: Kati Focht. Register at moravianacademy.myschoolapp.com/page/event-detail?pk=14290341&siteId=753&register=50926&ssl=1&fromId=199392. Tuesday Jan. 14 at 6 p.m.

PARENT NIGHT: Rising sixth grade Historic Downtown Campus parents, Jan. 15 from 7 to 7:30 p.m.

FUN NIGHT: Friday, Jan. 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Christian Education Building for a Family Fun Night. Children are invited and will have the opportunity to join in games or play in our Beginning School rooms.

PARENT SERIES: Jan. 15 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; “How to Raise Socially Skilled Tweens & Teens” and “How to Raise Socially Skilled Tweens & Teens Who Can Navigate Friendship Challenges” with author Phyllis L. Fagell. All parents, caregivers, faculty and administrators who plan to attend the live presentation(s) MUST preregister on Zoom for each webinar in the series. The Zoom registration links will be sent 1-2 weeks before each session, and recordings will be shared the following week.

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