On September 4, there will be a new (ish) school leader welcoming, high fiving, and hugging Pashley Elementary School students as they exit buses and embark on their first day of school. At a recent meeting, the Board appointed Lyndsay Stein as the new principal of Pashley. Stein has been a Spartan since 2011 when …
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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.
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 …
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Graduation day the BEST day to be a Spartan!
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 …
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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 …
It’s what you’ve all been waiting for–the spring edition of The O’Rourke Observer filled with works by O’Rourke Middle School students. Follow this link to view it.
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 …
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 …
The high school’s Music Department recently returned from Hershey, Pennsylvania with armfuls of trophies after an outstanding showing at the prestigious “Music in the Parks Competition.” Competing against schools from across the East Coast, BH-BL musicians demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication across all ensembles. The weekend proved to be a remarkable success with multiple first …
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