Charlton Heights students taking Coding Club with teachers Lauren Kritz and Chris Deso got their hands wet as they dove into a new project making water pianos. The students, using the software program “Scratch,” first learned how to code piano keys on their computers. Then they used Makey Makeys, which are circuit boards that are …
Congratulations to high school art students Aimon Anderson, Kendall Clark, Carlianna Ewing, Dakota Harris, Clara Law, Samantha Lorenc, and Caleb Wood for the outstanding achievement of having their work selected for the highly competitive 2024 High School Regional Juried Art Show. “This prestigious accomplishment is a testament to the exceptional talent, creativity, and dedication these …
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In an effort to introduce even more BH-BL students to the different Science, Engineering and Technology opportunities at the high school, and beyond, the district is hosting its first Tech Fest on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 10 am to 2 pm. Much like Arts Fest where high school students showcase their work to their peers …
Let’s hear it for the O’Rourke Odyssey of the Mind team for winning 1st place in the regional competition! The team of Kate Gerwitz, Meg Gerwitz, Ellen Guthrie, Chloe DiMaso, Sammy Lopez, and Katie Lopez advance to the state-level competition. Good luck! Odyssey of the Mind (OM™) teaches students how to develop and use their …
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BH-BL students and bus drivers will be participating in school bus safety drills on Wednesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 28. Additionally, in the month of April, capital region law enforcement agencies will be participating in Operation Safe Stop which is a program that seeks to promote school bus safety through education and enforcement efforts. …
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The 2023-24 Winter edition of the O’Rourke Observer is now ready for viewing! Lots of hard work and talent is showcased in the Observer. Enjoy! [View a PDF of the Winter O’Rourke Observer]
Join the PTAs as they recognize and celebrate this year’s award recipients who are selected for their unwavering commitment to the children of the district. The BH-BL PTA annual Founders’ Day Dinner is Thursday, March 7 at 5 p..m. at the Courtyard by Marriott in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $60/person and can be purchased at …
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MechaSpartans ‘gearing’ up to face steep competitors The MechaSpartans, BH-BL’s high school robotics team, performed so well at a recent qualifying tournament that they are now headed to the state competition at Mohawk Valley Community College on March 3. Winning the Inspire Award, which recognizes a team for excelling in all competition areas and is …
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BH-BL’s Science Research Program Taps Into Young Scientific Minds It’s been a successful school year so far for BH-BL high school students who have competed in athletic and fine arts events, and now science competitions. Most recently, four students in the high school’s rigorous Science Research course competed at the Eastern Junior Science & Humanities …
