SCHOOL NEWS Compiled by Lani Goins
BETHLEHEM AREA SD
CROSSING GUARDS: The Bethlehem Police Department is hiring crossing guards for 60-90 minute shifts. Positions are available throughout the city. Apply at Bethlehem-pa.gov/careers. For more information, call 610-997-7666 or email policetraffic@bethlehem-pa.gov.
JOB OPENINGS: BASD is currently hiring for teaching and support staff positions. Visit www.basdschools.org for more information.
VACCINE CLINIC: Northeast MS’s vaccine clinic is typically held every Tuesday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Appointments required. Please contact school nurse to assist scheduling an appointment.
VOTING ENDS: Students from all four BASD middle schools have created videos for the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” video contest. The goal of the contest is to inform students and their families about careers in the manufacturing industry. You can vote as many times as you choose until 11:59 p.m. March 19. To vote, go to www.whatasocool.org/contests/lehigh-valley/
SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Freedom HS recently hosted the Team Northampton Special Olympics Basketball Tournament. To see a video of the event, visit the BASD YouTube channel.
JAZZ PERFORMANCES: Nitschmann MS, March 21 at 6:30 p.m.; Pocono Mountain East, March 29 at 11 a.m.; Moravian University Jazz Fest at Foy Concert Hall, April 6, 1 p.m.; Kirkland Village Community Show, May 2; FHS Spring Concert, May 9 at 7 p.m.
FHS THEATRE: “Nice Work If You can Get It,” April 11, at 7 p.m., April 12 at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m., & April 13 at 1 p.m. Tickets at bethlehemareasd.hometownticketing.com.
LIBERTY THEATRE: “Mamma Mia”; April 24 at 7 p.m.; April 25 at 7 p.m.; April 26 at 1 and 7 p.m.; Contact school for ticket information.
BASKETBALL BINGO: To benefit Liberty HS basketball at the American Club of Coplay. Age 21 and up. Friday April 4, from 6 to 10 p.m. For tickets, contact libertyhurricainesbasketball@gmail.com
BAND BINGO: Benefits LHS Band’s 2026 trip to London; designer bag bingo. Sunday, March 30, 1 p.m. Buy tickets online and save: givebutter.com/6rswsf
DINE TO DONATE: The James Buchanan ES PTA is hosting a Dine to Donate at Red Robin, 1875 Airport Road, April 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. Mention the fundraiser when ordering.
BINGO FUNDRAISER: Gov. Wolf ES’s fifth grade PTO is hosting a bingo fundraiser May 2 to benefit fifth grade students and their trips. To register, please click on the link forms.gle/9JyFSLuPFtfa9wDw9and
SOCCER CAMP: At Nitschmann MS, for boys and girls entering grades 1-7. Staffed by the Liberty HS coaching staff with Liberty HS alumni and student volunteers. June 21-23 from 4 to 7 p.m., and June 23-25 from 9 a.m. to noon. Family discounts and scholarships available.
CENTENNIAL SCHOOL AT LEHIGH
ANNUAL 5K: The 34th annual Centennial School 5K at Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus Cross Country Course. Proceeds aid in providing students with valuable educational and recreational experiences. Race begins at 10 a.m. with in-person registration available at 8:30 a.m. A two-mile stroller and pet friendly walk is available. T-shirts for participants who register by April 4. Registration online only at runsignup.com/Race/PA/Bethlehem/CentennialSunflowerRun. Unable to attend? Donations of any size are appreciated at runsignup.com/Race/Donate/PA/Bethlehem/CentennialSunflowerRun.
For more information, visit our website at centennial.lehigh.edu/ or call 610-266-6500.
CHARTER ARTS HS
SPRING MUSICAL: “The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Charter Arts Theatre. March 21, 22 at 7 p.m.; March 23 at 2 p.m. Ticket available on the school website.
LEHIGH VALLEY DUAL
LANGUAGE CHARTER
EARLY DISMISSAL: March 19 at 12:15 p.m.
SCHOLAR AWARD: Available to graduating seniors who attended LVDLCS for at least five consecutive years and must have been a “graduated” student from eighth grade. Application deadline: May 2. Apply at lvdlcs.org/apps/news/show_news.jsp?REC_ID=952634&id=0
BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC
ENROLLMENT OPEN: For Class of 2029, visit becahi.org for link to registration.
SAINT ANNE’S PAROCHIAL
VIDEO CONTEST: Vote for Saint Anne’s entry in “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” video contest by 11:59 p.m. March 19. To vote, visit whatasocool.org/contests/lehigh-valley/
NOTRE DAME
OF BETHLEHEM
TRICKY TRAY: April 12, 13. Seeking sponsors for Disney gift cards Platinum Prize. If interested in being a sponsor, please visit osvhub.com/ndbethlehemchurch/forms/trickytraysponsor
MORAVIAN ACADEMY
COMMUNITY EDUCATION: Join Zoom for a panel discussion March 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. on “AI and the Future of Learning” with Nate Green, academic technology coordinator at Sidwell Friends School; Haiyan Jia, associate professor, Department of Journalism and Communication, Cognitive Science Program at Lehigh University; Jeff Risburg, ’75MA, principle software architect at Aisera; and Ryan Berger, interim director of technology at Moravian Academy. Zoom link will be shared via text and newsletters. Visit moravianacademy.org/community/calendar and choose March 20 for the Zoom Link.
DANCE RECITAL: Red & Gold Recital, Merle-Smith Campus — Walter Hall, Dyer Auditorium. April 6, 4 p.m.
SCHOOL TOURS: To schedule a tour, visit https://www.moravianacademy.org/admissions/visit.