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BH-BL High School senior Jacob Montalbano uses a torch to cut metal recently at the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center – Albany Campus. Montalbano, who aspires to own a business or go into welding inspection, is among 35 seniors enrolled in the Welding and Metal Fabrication program who are starting their senior …
BH-BL’s music students have once again demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication by being selected for prestigious regional and state music festivals this year. Students from our orchestra, band, jazz, and choral ensembles were honored with opportunities to participate in the 2024-2025 Suburban Council Music Festival, Area All-State Music Festival, NYSSMA Conference All-State Music Festival, and …
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Nearly 30 BH-BL HS students participated in a Model UN conference hosted by Boston University in downtown Boston. More than 2,400 students from across the country (and some from international schools) took part in the 3-day conference, during which students worked in committee to debate and address important and critical topics facing our world. “The …
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The peak of the cold and flu season is upon us and many schools have been experiencing a noticeable increase in illness. We have seen many cases of colds, flu, pneumonia, strep throat, and the stomach bug. The custodians have been extra diligent wiping desks and other hard surfaces (door knobs, faucets, countertops, etc.), and …
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Hot off the presses is the latest edition of The Observer. It’s filled with student works, so check it out! [Downloadable PDF version of The Observer]
More 40 BH-BL High School students who participate in Model United Nations (UN) recently competed at the 42nd annual Central New York Model UN Conference at Syracuse University. The students competed against 800 other student delegates from 38 different high schools. The students were led by Model UN advisors Rene Tolan and Jeff Reynolds, who …
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Over the course of the last several days there have been some questions raised about a contract that the district signed with a small company called Drive With Success. Some of these questions and internet posts raised valid concerns while others were highly speculative and inaccurate. Drive with Success seeks to provide school districts with …
Jacob Montalbano, a BH-BL HS senior and Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education student, who is forging a career in welding is the recipient of the Evan M. Schwarz Helping Hand Memorial Scholarship. The $500 award was presented on Dec. 18 to Montalbano by the Schwarz family, teacher Don Mattoon and Career & Technical …
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