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High School Senior Represents BH-BL at Hispanic Youth Leadership Convention

Amelia Warren demonstrates her debate skills to NYS Assembly Members BH-BL High School senior Amelia Warren was selected to represent the school community at the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI) convention. This organization provides Hispanic students across New York state with hands-on legislative experience, fostering their critical thinking, writing, public speaking, and leadership skills. …

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WSWHE BOCES/BH-BL HS Students to Compete in SkillsUSA State Competition

Congratulations to BH-BL High School and WSWHE BOCES Career & Technical Education students Mary Guyer and Liam Wolf for their outstanding achievements at the regional SkillsUSA competition. Both students advance to the state level competition where they will compete in their respective fields of study and demonstrate the skills they’ve learned. Also attending states is …

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Emerich gets a charge out of electrical learning at Capital Region BOCES

She may only be a junior in high school, but this teen is taking the necessary steps to ensure her future is anything but static. Megan Emerich is enrolled in the Electrical Trades program at Career and Technical Education Center (Albany Campus) where she is learning the finer points of electrical work. She plans to …

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Congratulations to the 2025 Founder’s Day Award Recipients

In early March, the PTA held its annual celebratory event, Founder’s Day, at which a staff member and community member/parent from each school/PTA are recognized and honored for going above and beyond not only for their home school, but also for the district. “People like this year’s and past years’ award recipients, help make BH-BL …

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HS Students Win Awards at SkillsUSA Regional Competition & Advance to States

Logan Garrand (middle) won first place in Electrical Construction Wiring at the regional SkillsUSA competition. More than 30 Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical students earn regional honors Thirty-one Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education students showed their in-depth knowledge of the skilled trades and earned medals at the regional SkillsUSA competition Wednesday, March …

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Model UN Students Compete in the NHSMUN Conference

Recently, 20 BH-BL High School students traveled to New York City to take part in the 51st annual National High School Model United Nations (NHSMUN) conference. The students represented the country of Panama in a wide range of committees that addressed various political, social, cultural, environmental and economic issues facing our world today. This conference …

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HS Science Research Students Earn Awards at Regional Science & Engineering Fair

BH-BL High School and Science Research students were recognized for their science research projects at the annual Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair (GCRSEF). This is the regional-level fair of the International Science and Engineering Fair sponsored by Regeneron. Congratulations to the following students for their incredible work, dedication, and success: Zoe Adams won …

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Elementary School Counselors Combine Career Exploration with March Madness for a Fun Lesson

In the bustling hallways and vibrant classrooms of an elementary school, school counselors are often seen greeting students with a friendly smile. These dedicated professionals play a crucial role as members of student support teams creating a positive and nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued, and empowered. But, their impact extends far beyond …

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High School’s New Cell Policy Proves to be a Success Among Staff and Students

At the February 26 Board of Education meeting, High School Principal Tim Brunson delivered an update on the school’s new cell phone policy, supporting his claims with compelling data and anecdotes. The policy’s development was spurred by New York Governor Hochul’s and state legislators’ consideration of significant statewide restrictions on student cell phone use during …

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