Students celebrate French culture through immersive exchange

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 …

Interested in running for a seat on the board?

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 …

Ripple Effect Club Makes an Impact at Saratoga County Animal Shelter

Students in grades 3–5 are proving that small acts of kindness can create a massive “ripple effect” in their community. Members of the Stevens Elementary Ripple Effect Club recently took their mission of service on the road, visiting the Saratoga County Animal Shelter to see firsthand the results of their hard work. Prior to the …

Model UN members Mackey, Rispole & White bring home awards from BU conference

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 …

Founders’ Day Celebration, March 19

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 …

A musical celebration of Latin culture inspires BH-BL students

Earlier this week, the rhythm of Afro-Caribbean and Latino music filled the high school auditorium as students from both O’Rourke Middle School and BH-BL High School who take Spanish courses, along with high school music students, gathered for a special performance by the renowned Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra. For more than two decades, …

BH-BL Board of Education Honors Standout Student Musicians for All-State Achievements

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 …

Boyea and Gray build a solid foundation of career options through BOCES partnership with masonry union

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 …