Pedersen wins 3rd in state SkillsUSA competition

Congratulations to BH-BL High School student Joe Pedersen for winning a third place medal in auto vehicle maintenance at the state-level SkillsUSA competition. He was up against hundreds of other competitors from across the state. Way to go, Joe! #SpartanPride

HS students take 3rd place in Jr Achievement Stock Market Challenge

Students in Jennifer Wheeler’s entrepreneurship class competed in the Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge. More than 19 school and 400 students showed up at SEFCU Arena on the UAlbany campus for the 60-minute challenge. Each team starts with a million dollars that they invest in a stock market simulation.  Each minute is equal to one …

2019-20 School Budget Forum Recording

Superintendent Patrick McGrath along with Assistant Superintendents Christopher Abdoo and Maryellen Symer outlined next school year’s proposed budget, highlighted changes and challenges, and answered questions at the 2019-20 School Budget Forum on Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. in the high school Spartan Center (former Red Room). If you were unable to attend in person, …

Students Participate in a “Sweet” Science Experiment (video)

Charlton Heights first graders try their hand at a “sweet” science experiment during an enrichment lesson with PACE teacher Carrie Sunkes. PACE Enrichment lessons were expanded this school year to include grades 1 through 5 at all three elementary schools. Sunkes travels between the schools working with groups of kids in six-week long lessons that …

Students earn prestigious science research awards

Congratulations to BH-BL High School Science Research students who were recognized with the following awards at the Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair held at RPI. Way to go Isabelle Cataldo for winning the Linda Austin DNA Science and Technology Award; Dora Law for winning the Regeneron Award; and Frank Marin for winning the …

BH-BL again named “Best Communities for Music Education” school

Congratulations to the entire BH-BL School District and community for being named among the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education for the 7th year in a row! BH-BL is one of approximately 600 school districts across the nation that is being recognized by The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for their outstanding music …