In a year where social distancing took a front seat, it might be hard to imagine something good coming of it. Yet, there were a few good things including one big one at O’Rourke Middle School that staff and students are calling the “Spring Miracle.” As a result of less foot traffic, a mama duck …
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Congratulations to BH-BL HS art students Catherine Reed, winner of the Capital Region Prism Invasive Species Poster Contest, and Samuel Leone whose poster artwork took second place. The poster contest was open to high school students from 11 NY state counties. Second Place Poster
We all know this year was…different, to say the least. But BH-BL teachers and staff did what they could to hold onto tradition and events the best they could. Sure, somethings had to be shifted around a bit and done with smaller groups. Somethings were even completely virtual, such as this year’s STEM Fair. But …
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We’ve got ourselves WORLD winners! That’s right, after becoming state champions in April, the O’Rourke Middle School Odyssey of the Mind team competed in the Virtual World Finals competition. They competed against 71 teams from all over the world and came in 3rd place. Great job! Congratulations to sixth graders Paige Reyes, Emme Fischer, Stella …
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Due to COVID, Honor Society Induction Ceremonies were unable to be held this year. However, we still want to celebrate and congratulate the newest members to the Math Honor Society and the Science Honor Society for their hard work and dedication. Way to go, Spartans! Grade 10 Math Honor Society Inductees Siri Adams | Kevin …
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On Thursday, June 8, BH-BL school administrators held a virtual community forum to share and seek input on the nearly complete spending plan associated with the COVID relief funding that is being granted to school districts over a three-year period. These funds are designed to provide districts with short-term resources to assist in recovering from …
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We have been informed that School News Notifier (SNN) will no longer be supported and therefore will be taken offline at the close of business on June 30, 2021. At that time we will not be able to send SNN messages (via text or email) using this system. (You do not need to go into …
In 2021, the enacted state budget included $105 million for Pre-Kindergarten funding, with a focus on low- and medium-wealth school districts for the expansion of Pre-Kindergarten, or for districts that currently do not have a program for four-year-olds. BH-BL is one of the districts that qualified to receive aid to provide early childhood education opportunities …
Our students’ talents have been highlighted and celebrated in the most recent edition of the O’Rourke Observer. Enjoy reading the June 2021 Edition of the O’Rourke Observer. Spring 2021 O’Rourke Observer
Embedded YouTube video of the BH-BL Transportation Facility Grand Opening Scotia-Glenville (S-G) and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central Schools (BH-BL) have agreed to a five-year shared services plan in which S-G buses will be repaired, serviced and inspected by the state Department of Transportation at BH-BL’s new transportation facility at 23 Lakehill Road, Burnt Hills. (View …
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