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Ghoulish fun—and learning—for Cosmetology Student Sarah Nugent

Perhaps they all won’t land jobs backstage in Hollywood, but Cosmetology students at the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Center, like BH-BL senior Sarah Nugent, did learn how to turn the human body into an artistic—albeit ghoulish—venture. Through classroom instruction and guest lectures, Nugent and other high school students in the two-year CTE program learn …

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Annual Food Drive Collection Benefits LOCAL Families in Need!

BH-BL is once again participating in the holiday food drive to support local families in need! Every little bit helps our community. Collection bins have been placed in all five schools. We are accepting non-perishable food donations as well as grocery store gift card donations. To participate, please bring items to any BH-BL school between …

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Letter to BH-BL Community from Board President Don Marshall

Dear BH-BL Community, I am sharing this news with both deep admiration and gratitude: After 14 years of outstanding leadership, Superintendent Dr. Patrick McGrath has informed the Board of Education of his decision to retire at the close of this school year, June 30, 2026. [Click here to read: After 14 Years as School Leader, …

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After 14 Years as School Leader, BH-BL Superintendent Dr. McGrath Announces His Retirement

Board of Education to Begin Statewide Search for New School Leader Dr. Patrick McGrath, Jr. has announced that at the end of the school year he is closing out his 14-year run as the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District’s sixth superintendent. His planned retirement marks the end of an era as he prepares to usher …

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Taste of Burnt Hills, Oct. 20

This year’s Taste of the Harvest Season is Monday, Oct. 20 from 6 to 8 pm at O’Rourke Middle School. First time hearing about this? Well, it’s a unique dinner event to benefit the BH-BL Education Foundation where patrons sample delicious entrees, side dishes, salads and desserts provided by local restaurants. Trust us, no one …

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Go Home Early Drill, Oct. 10

On Friday, Oct. 10, BH-BL we will be dismissing all students 15 minutes early as part of the Capital Region BOCES annual “Go Home Early” drill. The “Go Home Early” drill allows students and staff to review what we would do if school needed to be closed unexpectedly during the day. Both students and staff …

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