update at 6:40 am All BH-BL schools (and District Offices) will remain on a 2-hr delay with the EXCEPTION of Pashley Elementary School (no power), which is closed for students. Pashley staff will receive work instructions from the principal. All other schools & offices will open, Due to a power outage and road closure, all …
Earlier this month, a dedicated group of BH-BL and Ichabod Crane Distance Learning (DL) students had a valuable opportunity to visit the Modern Languages Department at Union College. Students enrolled in French, German, and Mandarin Chinese participated in a program specially created by department head, Doctor Ricci-Bell. The day’s activities were designed to highlight the …
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In a vibrant display of linguistic skill and cultural appreciation, students from BH-BL High School and Ichabod Crane High School recently joined forces for a two-day, in-person French cultural exchange through BH-BL’s Distance Learning program. Hosted in BH-BL teacher Kate Palanza’s French classes, the event transformed the classroom into a hub of international tradition, proving …
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Are you looking for some great deals on gently used items (reuse, reduce, recycle!)? Got boxes of gently used items you’ve been planning to donate? Then the annual Teachers’ Association Garage Sale is your jam! Donations of gently used and clean items are being accepted on Friday, April 17 from 2:30-7:30 pm in the high …
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In early February, 35 students from BH-BL High School participated in a Model United Nations (UN) conference at Boston University. More than 2,300 students took part in the three-day conference, during which students worked in committee to debate and address important and critical topics facing our world. “The students represented BH-BL well and worked hard …
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Join the PTAs as they recognize and celebrate this year’s Founders’ Day award recipients who are selected for their unwavering commitment to the children of the district. The BH-BL PTA annual Founders’ Day Celebration is Thursday, March 19, 2026 in the high school’s auditorium. Light refreshments will be served in the lobby from 6 to …
At its January 21 meeting, the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Board of Education took a moment to formally celebrate the remarkable talents of three high school student musicians. In a resolution of recognition, the Board acknowledged their recent selection and performance at the prestigious New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Conference, ensuring their achievements …
BH-BL’s Food Service Department is excited to announce that beginning in the 2025-26 school year, all students are eligible to receive free school meals. The new state-funded program–Universal Free Meals–means all students in grades K-12 may receive one free breakfast and one free lunch per school day at no cost to the student or their …
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BH-BL High School fashion students recently had a unique opportunity to learn from a successful alumna about her career and entrepreneurial journey in the fashion industry. Shauna Ryan, a 2014 graduate of BH-BL, shared her story during a presentation on Oct. 28. Shauna began her fashion education at SUNY Oneonta before transferring to the Fashion …
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Students must have a parking permit in order to park in the student lot during school hours. Please fill out the Google Form to request permission to obtain a parking permit. There is a $10 processing charge for each parking tag. Students will be emailed to stop by the high school’s main office at specific …
