Mrs. Sala’s Students Rocked Their Math Skills

During a recent Rock Your Math event in Mrs. Sala’s fifth-grade classroom, the students “rocked their math” skills by reviewing place value skills, reading and writing numbers in their various forms, and using math vocabulary to solve problems. Tapping into their writing skills as well,  the students continued to generate seed ideas that could be …

Athletic games streaming on NFHS Network

Can’t make it to a BH-BL game? No problem. All of our games played on Centennial field and in the high school gym are being streamed. You can watch them by subscribing to the NFHS Network. (https://nfhsnetwork.com) The cost is $10/month or $70/year. Go Spartans! 

BH-BL Students Accepted into NYSSMA Conference All-State

Congratulations ????????to BH-BL student musicians ???????????????????? accepted into NYSSMA Conference All-State. Way to go Blake Zardezed, Treble Chorus (2nd year!); Cedric Sirianni, Symphonic Band (& Jazz Band Alternate); Will Ziegler, Symphonic Band; and Erich Brucker, Alternate on Viola. #GreatDay2BeASpartan

CHES Student Rocks News Channel 13

Congratulations to Joey Plantz, a Charlton Heights Elementary School student, for sharing his musical talent ????????on the news for all to see and hear! Embedded News Channel 13 video of a Charlton Heights student performing on this electric guitar

PES Collecting Box Tops

Pashley Elementary School PTA is still collect box tops from families. BUT, it’s easier to do now! No more clipping. No more sending Box Tops to school. All you need is your phone. Download the ALL-NEW Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then simply scan your store receipts to find participating products. The app will …

Important Procedures for Drop off/Pick up Area in HS Parking Lot

We have heard many concerns about traffic congestion when students are being picked up in the high school’s back parking lot after school. We’ve noticed that many parents are lining up in front of the student drop off/pick up area to pick up their children after practices and games. Our buses are having a difficult …

Changes to STAR Program may impact residents for the 2019-2020 school year

There were some significant changes made to the STAR program in the state’s 2019-2020 budget. In many cases, these changes resulted in a reduced STAR benefit for BH-BL residents or a change in the way those benefits were received. This change has caused some confusion with year-to-year changes in residents’ final school tax bills. For …

Collins Named Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction

As the 2018-19 school year wrapped up and the Board of Education recognized and thanked nearly two dozen retirees, the board also unanimously approved the appointment of David Collins as the next BH-BL Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. Collins replaces long time educator and administrator Dr. Maryellen Symer who retired at the end of …

Students Sing in American Young Voices Concert

Last month, 28 students from Stevens Elementary School Grade 5 Chorus sang ????????????in the American Young Voices Concert at the Times Union Center with more than 3,000 other students from local area school districts. Led by renowned conductor, Francisco Nunez, accompanied by a live band of accomplished musicians, and complemented with professional lighting and sound, …

Congratulations to the Class of 2019

Embedded YouTube video of the Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremony at SPAC On Wednesday, June 26, 249 students in the class of 2019 walked across the stage at SPAC to accept their high school diplomas. This ceremony was a district milestone because it marked the 100th commencement celebration. BH-BL became a consolidated school district in …