After an extensive search process, the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Board of Education at a special meeting on April 1, officially appointed Dr. Christopher Abdoo as the district’s seventh Superintendent. Dr. Abdoo currently serves as BH-BL’s Assistant Superintendent for Support Services and has more than 25 years of experience in public education, coupled with a strong …
In late March, more than two dozen BH-BL High School students traveled to New York City for the annual National High School Model United Nations (NHSMUN) conference. BH-BL students represented the countries of Germany, Egypt and the United States in a wide range of committees that addressed various political, social, cultural, environmental and economic issues …
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Win, Place, Show at the National Museum of Racing The BH-BL Fine Arts Department is thrilled to announce that high school student Stella Kibler has been awarded second place in the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s annual student art exhibition. Her stunning winning piece features a detailed reflection of the historic Saratoga …
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High school students in Jennifer Wheeler’s Investing 101 class have spent the past several weeks learning about the Stock Market, investment sectors, mutual funds, bonds, compound interest, futures and options, cryptocurrency, and the regulatory environment. Today, they took their newfound skills and put them to the test at the Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge where …
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Congratulations to BH-BL High School student artists Hailey Becker (not pictured), Anna Caccamo, Francesca Fantauzzi, Gabrielle Noyes, and Samuel Wood whose work was selected for the 27th Annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition at the Albany Center Gallery. “This exhibition is one of the most prestigious opportunities for young artists in our area,” says BH-BL …
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UPK applications are now open and will close on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:30 pm. The lottery will be held Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10 am. In addition to the below forms, please include a copy of your child’s birth certificate and recent physical and immunization record. You will also need proof of …
A total of 450 Career & Technical Education students took part in the regional SkillsUSA competition on Wednesday, March 18 in Albany. “This is the most students ever to compete,” said Debra Toy, a regional SkillsUSA representative. More than 90 of those competitors were from Capital Region BOCES, including several from BH-BL High School who …
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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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Three seats on the BH-BL Board of Education will expire this year. Are you interested in running? Qualified residents who are interested in running for a seat on the board should contact Board Clerk Tara Mitchell at tmitchell@bhbl.org or stop by the District Office/Hostetter Center, 88 Lakehill Road, to pick up a 2026-27 Board Candidacy …
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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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