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Over the last few years, distance learning has gained momentum for students to learn, broaden their opportunities, and gain new perspectives with students in the region. Schools throughout the Capital District continue offering curriculum and programs to partnering schools to provide engaging student courses. At BH-BL, that partnership is strengthening with the Ichabod Crane Central …

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The BH-BL district is pleased to announce that high school German teacher Ms. Zaderej has been selected as a 2024 recipient of the AATG German Embassy Teacher of Excellence Award. She is one of three outstanding German teachers nationwide selected for this prestigious award. This award recognizes her excellence as a German teacher, her dedication …

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On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the BH-BL Board of Education appointed Mr. William J. Vacca as the new principal of Stevens Elementary School. Mr. Vacca arrives at the district from the Mohonasen Central School District where he is currently serving as the assistant principal at the Center for Advanced Technology building at Mohonasen High School. Before …

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Hello Parents, It’s that time of year again when we would like to remind everyone of BH-BL’s winter-weather emergency procedures.  While it is very important to us to open school every day, our first priority, of course, is student safety. There are times when it is too unpredictable to make a full closing decision in …

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This week, middle school students at Richard H. O’Rourke Middle School joined students from around the Capital region to learn more about career opportunities. Nearly 2,000 students met, participated in demonstrations, and held one-on-one conversations with vendors across 16 regional industries. This impactful event was held on the campus of Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC). …

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