O'Rourke Middle School News Archives - Burnt Hills - Ballston Lake Central School District

July 7, 2020July 7, 2020

School Reopening Committee Work Underway, Forums July 15 & 29

BH-BL, along with districts across the country, has been working on plans in preparation for reopening schools in the fall. A large Reopening Committee, made up of teachers, students, parents and administration, was established in late May to discuss various reopening scenarios and what they would mean for the BH-BL community. The three potential reopening …

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June 18, 2020June 25, 2020

Outstanding Students & Retirees Honored

Every year at Recognition Night, the BH-BL Board of Education and school leaders recognize outstanding students from all five schools and the most recent retirees for all their hard work and dedication over their years at BH-BL. This year, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the recognition ceremony was held virtually via Google Meet but the …

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June 17, 2020June 18, 2020

Summer Reading Challenge, June 22-Sept. 7

The Town of Ballston Community Library and BH-BL are participating in “Imagine Your Story” as part of the 2020 Summer Reading Challenge through the New York Libraries program. It has never been more important for children to take time to continue their reading over the summer months. Studies show that even 20 minutes of reading …

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June 16, 2020June 16, 2020

BH-BL Residents Approve 2020-21 Budget

The proposed $70.88 million school budget for the 2020-21 school year was approved by BH-BL residents with 3,672 yes votes and 1,425 no votes, and a passing margin of 72 percent. The district received a record number of ballots, 5,109, making this the highest number of votes received in known school budget history, by passing …

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June 16, 2020June 16, 2020

Remote Learning Launch Page

School Launch Pages Charlton Heights Elementary School | Pashley Elementary School | Stevens Elementary School | O’Rourke Middle School | BH-BL High School Faculty and staff at BH-BL are committed to staying connected with their students and providing them with educational opportunities while classes are canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please select your child’s school …

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June 12, 2020June 12, 2020

BH-BL Reopening School Offices, June 15

As Capital Region businesses, restaurants and retail stores slowly begin to reopen during the second phase of the state’s multi-pronged Reopening Plan, BH-BL is preparing to reopen its offices on Monday, June 15. The district shifted to remote learning and teaching as well as remote working in mid-March when Governor Andrew M. Cuomo declared a …

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June 8, 2020

“CoVideo” message to staff from students

As we are nearing the end of remote learning and the 2019-20 school year, O’Rourke Middle School students wanted to share a video they created with staff. BH-BL students had to rely on their strengths during this difficult time and they want to thank you all for the support. Because as we all know, we …

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June 5, 2020June 5, 2020

Grade 8 Recognition Parade, June 12

As the school year comes to a close and our grade 8 students prepare to move up to the high school next year school year, we are hosting a drive-thru parade at BH-BL High School on Friday, June 12 so students can wave goodbye to their middle school teachers. Students will also collect their certificates, …

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June 5, 2020June 10, 2020

Grade 8 Virtual Recognition Ceremony, June 10

We hope all grade 8 students and their families join us on Wed., June 10 at 6 pm for an online Recognition Ceremony. Video link.

June 3, 2020June 4, 2020

O’Rourke Middle School Virtual Orientation

Welcome to O’Rourke Middle School. If you were unable to virtually attend orientation or experienced technical difficulties, you can watch a recording of orientation here. If you have questions after this, please reach out to O’Rourke Middle School Principal Colleen Wolff at cwolff@bhbl.org.