Join the O’Rourke PTA in showing off your school spirit while also helping to raise money for the PTA. Purchasing a lanyard to help keep your child’s mask clean and accessible is so important. These maroon and gray lanyards are simple to use and help accomplish this goal. Simply clasp the lanyard to the mask …
Get ready for some socially distanced Trick-or-Treating fun on Friday, Oct. 30 from 4-6 p.m. in the BH-BL High School back parking lot (gym entrance). The school’s Student Government Organization (SGO) is hosting a Fall Fest with safe, drive-thru trick-or-treating for elementary-aged students; club- and class-run booths with items for sale, and pre-order, take-home dinners. …
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You could say that students in the Two Year Sequence of Health Careers program at Capital Region BOCES learn the art of nursing from head to toe. During a recent lesson in Adam Mainville’s class, students practiced hand and feet care on mannequins, a skill not only in demand as the population ages, but also …
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Place Your Class Ring Order by Oct. 30 Order forms and information about custom class jewelry will be distributed to sophomores (class of 2023) in their social studies classes over the next few days. Virtual students may pick their packets up in the Auditorium Lobby each day from 3-5:30 p.m. To receive a free BH-BL hoodie, …
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School Board Recognition Week is Oct. 19-23, so we’d like to give a huge shout out of thanks for our very own school board members: Board President Don Marshall, Vice President David Versocki, John Blowers, Jennifer Longtin, Lisa Morse, Lakshmi Nagarajan, and Patrick Ziegler. Did you know? School board members take on one of the …
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The New York State Department of Health has recently issued updated guidance for schools in dealing with students and staff who exhibit symptoms during the school day that could be related to COVID-19. Students with one or more of the symptoms below will need to be evaluated by their Healthcare Provider (HCP) and may need …
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BH-BL is once again partnering with Captain (CHS) and Helping Hands to feed our community families for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This year, more than ever, these organization need your help. Due to COVID-19, food collections are on hold this year. Instead, monetary donations are being collected and will be used to purchase food items needed …
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Late this morning, school officials were informed that a Stevens Elementary School staff member tested positive for COVID-19. The individual has not been in school since Friday, Oct. 2, and was not exposed to the COVID-19 virus until sometime after the individual left school on Oct. 2. BH-BL’s COVID-19 Coordinator and school leaders have been …
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We know that many homes in the community are still without power, which makes it difficult for some virtual and remote students to connect with their teachers and attend classes today. In fact, some virtual teachers are also unable to connect. Please know that we completely understand if students are unable to attend in person …
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Due to massive power outages and heavy rains throughout the Capital Region, all after-school activities and sporting events (games & practices) are cancelled. Additionally, many buses are running late. The Transportation Department reports, however, that all buses are safe. Many are being rerouted in numerous locations. UPDATE: 4:41 pm— Students have been safely dropped off …
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