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BH-BL Not Eligible for State’s Free School Lunch Program

The NYS Education Department (SED) recently changed its formula requirements that school districts must meet in order to provide free school lunches to all students. Until this school year, districts needed certification that 40 percent of its student population receives state financial services in the form of Medicaid, SNAP/TANF, etc. This fall, however, the state …

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Kids Korner Applications Due Jan. 18

For more than 20 years, the BH-BL Family & Consumer Sciences Department operates a preschool, Kids Korner, at the high school each spring. Kids Korner is a learning lab planned and implemented by 11th and 12th grade students (with teacher supervision)  who are enrolled in the school’s college-level Child Psychology & Development classes. Kids Korner …

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2024 Founder’s Day Nominations Due Jan. 3

Get those nominations in today! Each year the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake PTAs recognize teachers, staff, and volunteers who have significantly contributed to our schools and community. These special people have gone above and beyond to ensure BH-BL students receive the engaging and enriching education they deserve. The PTAs are now accepting nominations for the Founder’s Day Award. A …

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Community Overwhelmingly Approves Capital Project Vote

BH-BL Community Checks Yes Box for 2023 Capital Project Residents came out today to cast their vote in support of the district’s $53.93 million “Renewing Spaces, Inspiring Futures” capital project resulting in 1,100 yes votes and 219 no votes, which yields a passage rate of 83 percent. This is the largest passing percentage in capital …

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New Transportation GPS App Coming Soon

The BH-BL Transportation Department is implementing a new interactive transportation system that supports a mobile app providing parents/guardians instant access to their children’s transportation information and real-time GPS tracking. This means they’ll be able to see for themselves the ETA of their student’s bus, which can be particularly helpful if there is unexpected traffic or …

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