More than 40 members of the BH-BL High School Model United Nations (UN) club participated in the Capital Region Model UN conference on Dec. 6 at HVCC, where they competed against 200+ students from nine different school districts. Students compiled research for their assigned country and prepared position papers in advance of the conference. At …
Food donations needed for backpack program Donations can be made at ANY BH-BL school main office between Dec. 9 and 16 There is an urgent need for canned chicken and tuna, soup, stews, canned beans and vegetables, peanut butter and jelly (please, no glass jars), rice, dried beans, cereal and granola bars, oatmeal, and boxes …
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It’s that time of year again when O’Rourke students’ works of literary art are available to you! Follow this link to check out the fall 2025 edition of the O’Rourke Observer!
Dear BH-BL Community, On October 9, BH-BL Superintendent Dr. Patrick McGrath announced his intent to retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year. The board thanks Dr. McGrath for his hard work, steadfast leadership and for prioritizing the students, staff and BH-BL community. As a board, we have spent substantial time discussing our approach …
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Many local veterans participated in BH-BL High School’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 7, where they were personally thanked with a handshake by every high school senior. The ceremony began with a color guard presenting with the American Flag while the concert band played “America the Beautiful.” The pledge was recited and several …
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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BH-BL Community is invited to attend the district’s first-ever World’s Fair! Sign up by Oct. 29 to participate! What makes your family special? Maybe it’s a cherished tradition, a favorite recipe, or a story from a country you call home. Whatever it is, now is the perfect time to share it! BH-BL is hosting its …
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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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 …
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 …
