BH-BL and Capital Region BOCES students Brody Gray and Blaise Boyea say a partnership between BOCES, the Upstate Masonry Institute (UMI) and the Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Local 2 Union is giving them a solid foundation on which to build a successful professional future. Building Trades and Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation (HERO) students …
The science wing at BH-BL High School was abuzz with excitement as fourth-grade students filled the laboratory classrooms and participated in the district’s Science Demo Day, featuring experiments designed and led by National Science Honor Society high schoolers. This annual event brings together younger and older students for a few hours of full of hands-on …
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This past weekend, 43 BH-BL High School students in the Model United Nations club attended the 43rd annual Central New York Model UN Conference at Syracuse University. The two-day conference was attended by more than 800 student delegates from more than 3 dozen schools throughout upstate NY. Student delegates participated in five separate committee sessions …
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On Wednesday, Jan. 7, the Burnt Hills–Ballston Lake CSD Board of Education reviewed the themes that emerged from the community feedback gathered as part of the district’s superintendent search. The presentation, delivered by District Superintendent & CEO Lauren J. Gemmill of Capital Region BOCES, summarized input from both an online survey and a series of …
More than 40 members of the BH-BL High School Model United Nations (UN) club participated in the Capital Region Model UN conference on Dec. 6 at HVCC, where they competed against 200+ students from nine different school districts. Students compiled research for their assigned country and prepared position papers in advance of the conference. At …
Dear BH-BL Community, On October 9, BH-BL Superintendent Dr. Patrick McGrath announced his intent to retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year. The board thanks Dr. McGrath for his hard work, steadfast leadership and for prioritizing the students, staff and BH-BL community. As a board, we have spent substantial time discussing our approach …
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Many local veterans participated in BH-BL High School’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 7, where they were personally thanked with a handshake by every high school senior. The ceremony began with a color guard presenting with the American Flag while the concert band played “America the Beautiful.” The pledge was recited and several …
Perhaps they all won’t land jobs backstage in Hollywood, but Cosmetology students at the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Center, like BH-BL senior Sarah Nugent, did learn how to turn the human body into an artistic—albeit ghoulish—venture. Through classroom instruction and guest lectures, Nugent and other high school students in the two-year CTE program learn …
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BH-BL Community is invited to attend the district’s first-ever World’s Fair! Sign up by Oct. 29 to participate! What makes your family special? Maybe it’s a cherished tradition, a favorite recipe, or a story from a country you call home. Whatever it is, now is the perfect time to share it! BH-BL is hosting its …
Dear BH-BL Community, I am sharing this news with both deep admiration and gratitude: After 14 years of outstanding leadership, Superintendent Dr. Patrick McGrath has informed the Board of Education of his decision to retire at the close of this school year, June 30, 2026. [Click here to read: After 14 Years as School Leader, …
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