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SCHOOL NEWS Compiled by Lani Goins

ART CAMPS: ArtsQuest is thrilled to announce that its favorite Summer Art Camps are back! Thanks to the support and generosity of its partnership with Moravian University, ArtsQuest Summer Art Camps will take place on their South Campus, while the ArtsQuest Creative Factory powered by PPL is being built.

ArtsQuest Summer Art Camps run from June 11 to Aug. 15 and offer eight weeks of fun and engaging art-making classes and activities for children aged 4-18. Camps and Studio Intensives for all ages are on sale now. Parents can register their campers for a full or half day of camp to suit their needs. Early drop-off and extended hours are also available. Scholarship assistance is available based on financial need. Please submit scholarship applications no later than May 30 in order to use your scholarship toward Summer Art Camp.

BETHLEHEM AREA

TIME CHANGES: All BASD MS and HS students will have a three-hour delayed arrival on Thursday, April 3. All ES students will have early dismissals on April 15 and 16 at noon. MS students will have early dismissal on April 15 at 11:30 a.m. All BASD schools will be closed from April 17 to 21.

CROSSING GUARDS: The Bethlehem Police Department is hiring crossing guards for the students in our city. Shifts are 60-90 minutes. 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: The Northeast MS vaccine clinic is typically held every Tuesday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Appointments are required. Please contact the school nurse to assist you with scheduling an appointment.

MANUFACTURING WINNERS: The Broughal MS What’s So Cool About Manufacturing team won the Outstanding Educational Value Award in the 2025 competition. Northeast MS’s team’s video won the Outstanding Editing Award. Nitschmann’s team won the Outstanding Cool Award. The winners advance as Best of PA finalists. Statewide winners will be announced May 14.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES: Freedom Jazz Emsemble at Moravian University Jazz Fest at Foy Concert Hall, April 6, 1 to 5 p.m.; Kirkland Village Community Show, May 2; Spring Concert at FHS, 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 and 7 p.m., and April 13 at 1 p.m. Tickets at bethlehemareasd.hometownticketing.com Contact the school with any questions.

LIBERTY THEATRE: “Mama Mia!” Contact the school for more information.

ST. LUKE’S OPPORTUNITIES: 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.

DINE TO DONATE: The James Buchanan ES PTA is hosting a Dine to Donate at Red Robin, 1875 Airport Road, Allentown, April 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. Simply 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, the camp will be for students entering grades 1-7; boys and girls; any experience welcome. Staffed by the Liberty HS coaching staff in conjunction 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.

BAVTS BINGO: Sunday, May 4, at noon; 20 rounds with two lightning rounds, and trivia Proceeds go toward The Worlds Travelers Club and SkillsUSA. Visit this link for more information: facebook.com/share/18sHir2Zxy/

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 you order tickets.

PTA FUNDRAISER: Gov. Wolf ES’s fifth grade PTO is hosting a BINGO fundraiser on Friday, May 2, to benefit the fifth grade students and their trips. To register, please click on the link forms.gle/9JyFSLuPFtfa9wDw9and

SOCCER CAMP: At Nitschmann MS, the camp will be for students entering grades 1-7; boys and girls; any experience welcome. Staffed by the Liberty HS coaching staff in conjunction with Liberty HS alumni and student volunteers. June 21-23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and June 23-25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Family discounts and scholarships available.

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL AT LEHIGH

SPRING BREAK: School will be closed from April 17 to 21.

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. Registration online only at runsignup.com/Race/PA/Bethlehem/CentennialSunflowerRun. Unable to attend? Donations of any size are appreciated and can be made directly through the registration portal: runsignup.com/Race/Donate/PA/Bethlehem/CentennialSunflowerRun.

For more information, visit the website at centennial.lehigh.edu/ or call 610-266-6500.

BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC

HOLIDAY BREAK: School will be closed from April 17 to 21.

CHARTER ARTS HS

INFORMATION SESSION: Monday, April 7. RSVP at Charterarts.org.

SPRING BREAK: School will be closed from April 14 to 21.

NOTRE DAME HS

SPRING BREAK: School will be closed from April 17 to 21.

LEHIGH VALLEY DUAL LANGUAGE

SPRING BREAK: School will be closed from April 17 to 21.

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. Students must have postsecondary level aspirations for a certificate or degree program or to join the armed forces. 2025 high school graduates. Application deadline: May 2. Apply today! Apply via this link: lvdlcs.org/apps/news/show_news.jsp?REC_ID=952634&id=0

ENROLLMENT PACKAGES: Available at lvdlcs.org

BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC

ENROLLMENT OPEN: For Class of 2029. visit becahi.org for a link to registration.

SAINT ANNE’S PAROCHIAL

EARLY DISMISSAL AND CLOSURE: Students will have early dismissal April 16 at 11:45 a.m. School will be closed from April 17 to 21.

CONTEST WINNERS: Several St. Anne seventh grade students placed in the Lions Club Peace Poster Contest: First place, Sophia Kirk; Second Place, Summer Pitsilious; and Third place, Will Behn. Sophia will be honored at the District Convention Dinner for placing second overall.

NOTRE DAME OF BETHLEHEM

EASTER HOLIDAY CLOSURE: School will be closed from April 17 to 21.

TRICKY TRAY: April 12, 13. Seeking sponsors for Disney gift cards Platinum Prize. If interested in being a sponsor, please visit: www.osvhub.com/ndbethlehemchurch/forms/trickytraysponsor

MORAVIAN ACADEMY

HOLIDAY CLOSURE: All schools will be closed from April 18 to 22.

PREVIEW DAY: Prospective Moravian Academy families are invited to join unique deep dive look at each campus April 17, 8:15 a.m. to noon. Prospective students who wish to participate in an individual shadow day on any of our three campuses are encouraged to reach out directly to the director of admissions of that campus by emailing admissions@mamail.net.

SCHOOL TOURS: To schedule a tour, visit moravianacademy.org/admissions/visit.

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