Board of Education Appoints Dr. Christopher Abdoo as New Superintendent of Schools

After an extensive search process, the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Board of Education at a special meeting on April 1, officially appointed Dr. Christopher Abdoo as the district’s seventh Superintendent. Dr. Abdoo currently serves as BH-BL’s Assistant Superintendent for Support Services and has more than 25 years of experience in public education, coupled with a strong …

Mackey, Weisman Receive Award of Distinction at Model UN Conference

In late March, more than two dozen BH-BL High School students traveled to New York City for the annual National High School Model United Nations (NHSMUN) conference. BH-BL students represented the countries of Germany, Egypt and the United States in a wide range of committees that addressed various political, social, cultural, environmental and economic issues …

Student artwork wins 2nd place at National Museum of Racing Exhibit

Win, Place, Show at the National Museum of Racing The BH-BL Fine Arts Department is thrilled to announce that high school student Stella Kibler has been awarded second place in the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s annual student art exhibition. Her stunning winning piece features a detailed reflection of the historic Saratoga …

Board of Education Expected to Appoint New Superintendent of Schools, April 1 

At tonight’s special meeting, the BH-BL Board of Education is expected to vote to appoint Dr. Christopher Abdoo as BH-BL’s next Superintendent of Schools. He replaces Superintendent Dr. Patrick McGrath who will retire at the end of this school year after 14 years of service at BH-BL. “Throughout the search process, we heard what we …