Summer Food Backpack Program

If your family is experiencing financial hardship or food insecurity, we want to help. This summer the district, partnering with local churches, is offering a weekly Food Backpack Program to support families in need. For more information or to sign up, please contact Nancy Hyde at nhyde@bhbl.org.

Board Revises Cell Phone Policy, Community Feedback Welcomed

The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Board of Education held the second reading of its updated cell phone policy 5300.31, at a workshop on July 14, making adjustments to comply with the newly enacted Education Law 2803, which governs the use of internet-enabled devices in schools. The revised policy maintains the current approach for elementary and middle …

Grades 6-8 Supply Lists

2025-26 OMS Supply Lists If you want to get a jumpstart on school supplies for the 2025-26 school year, look no further! Grade 6 Supply List O’Rourke Middle School will be providing an assignment/agenda book for all middle school students. Students will be expected to use it throughout the year to record assignments. Below is …

Charlton Heights Student Honored by Assemblywoman MaryBeth Walsh

On Friday, June 20, Assemblywoman MaryBeth Walsh visited Charlton Heights Elementary School to recognize fifth-grade student Michael Caisse. Michael was the winner of the Saratoga County “There Ought to Be a Law” essay contest, selected from over 200 entries. Assemblywoman Walsh presented Michael with a $100 first prize for his persuasive essay. His essay proposed a law …

Local SkillsUSA leader & BH-BL student Malachi Plaza ready to build his skills at national conference

BH-BL High School & Capital Region BOCES student Malachi Plaza (left) will be heading to the national SkillsUSA conference in Atlanta later this month, but he won’t be there to compete. Rather,  Malachi Plaza, an Automotive Trades Technology student (and Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education colleague Elena Hymes, North Colonie) will take part …

CHES Playgrounds Closed for Summer

Due to construction taking place this summer, all playgrounds at Charlton Heights will be closed until school begins in September.  Our families are welcome to use the playgrounds at Stevens and Pashley during their normal hours of operation (when not in use by the district’s summer school programs).

NYS Education Commissioner Dr. Rosa & Colleagues Tour HS, Learn of Innovative Programs

Dr. Betty Rosa, Commissioner of Education and President of the University of the State of New York, accompanied by several colleagues, including Board of Regents member Dr. Roger Catania, visited BH-BL High school today to gain firsthand insight into the educational opportunities provided to BH-BL students. The visit showcased the district’s commitment to cutting-edge learning …

65 Students Recognized at World Language Honor Society & NYS Seal of Biliteracy Awards Ceremony

At a recent World Languages Honor Society and NYS Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) awards ceremony, 65 BH-BL High School students were recognized for their hard work, dedication, and scholarship in World Languages. Thirty-five high school students were inducted into the World Languages Honor Society and 30 students were recognized for earning a NYSSB, which is …