School leaders have been monitoring the Air Quality Index, which has been impacted by the wildfires in Canada. In the past, when the Air Quality Index exceeded 200 (see websites linked below), the district adjusts its outdoor activity procedures and building air handlers. Currently, this region of the state is in the “Yellow/Orange” range with …
On Thursday, June 25, the BH-BL community will come together to celebrate the accomplishments and successes of the 239 students making up the Class of 2026 as they perform their last act as high school seniors–walking across the SPAC stage to receive their diploma. Ironically, that is also one of the last acts of retiring …
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Congratulations to BH-BL High School senior Addisyn Knapik for being named one of the 10 scholastic award recipients for 2026 by the Capital District Sports Women of the Year organization. Addisyn, who competes in field hockey and softball, is being recognized at the Capital District Sports Women of the Year Awards Gala on Monday, August …
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BH-BL High School and Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education senior Braydon Wells donned his CTE graduation gown and welding helmet this week in the welding lab at the Albany CTE Center. The senior will graduate from CTE Thursday, June 11 during a ceremony at University at Albany, and from BH-BL on Thursday, June …
An aspiring marketing specialist has been named SkillsUSA Student of the Year on the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center Congratulations to BH-BL High School senior Hadassah Harrell who was presented the honor of Student of the Year during the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center Awards and Scholarship celebration in early June. …
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Congratulations to BH-BL High School and Capital Region Career & Technical Education seniors who participated in signing day and committed to continue studying or working in the trade field they’ve been studying. Lark Abraham: Automotive Trades Technology program, signed with Morris Ford Inc. and attending the University of Northwestern Ohio Malachi Plaza: Automotive Trades Technology …
At its annual Memorial Day ceremony, high school seniors gathered in the auditorium to reflect upon the true meaning of Memorial Day–honoring and remembering those who gave everything for our country. Follow this link to watch the ceremony.
Thank you for voting! On Tuesday, May 19, BH-BL residents approved the proposed $94.8 million budget for the 2026-27 school year with 969 yes votes, 383 no votes, and a passing margin of 72%. They also elected incumbents Lakshmi Nagarajan (1,092) and James Ireland (1,112) and newcomer John Shillito (977) to the Board of Education.
At the recent World Languages Honor Society and NYS Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) awards ceremony, 83 high school students were recognized for their hard work, dedication, and scholarship in World Languages. Congratulations to the 56 students who were inducted into the World Languages Honor Society and the 27 students who were recognized for earning the …
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A Career and Technical Education (CTE) senior building a career as an electrical engineer got a “charge” this year watching a project she worked on come to fruition in the Albany area. Megan Emerich is completing the Electrical Trades program in June and will head to Western New England College in the fall in pursuit of an electrical …
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