July 2019
- 19: Collins Named Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
- 18: 2019-20 School Supply Lists
- 17: School Nurse Summer Hours
- 17: New School Year Begins Sept. 5
- 10: 2019-20 School Supply List
- 9: Students Sing in American Young Voices Concert
- 28: 2019-20 School Supply Lists
- 26: Congratulations to the Class of 2019
- 26: 2019 Summer Math Challenge
- 24: Building Our 2nd Century II capital project work begins this summer
- 24: Stevens gets a “Buddy Bench”
- 18: Coaches “Camp Out” on Roof
- 18: 2019-20 School Supply Lists
- 18: Summer Reading Challenge
- 14: Yearbooks on sale, $40
- 6: Students Program Robots to Complete an Obstacle Course
- 6: Aquatic ‘Bots Take a Dip in HS Pool
- 6: Modified Rowers Win 1st Place in Championship
- 5: 32 student athletes sign Letters of Intent
- 3: Fourth graders present “Birth of a Nation” Living Museum
- 3: June 2019 Local & Regents Exam Schedule
- 29: OM Team Takes 3rd Place in World Finals
- 28: BH-BL Alum Keynote Speaker at Science Symposium
- 23: Summer 2019 Camps
- 23: Students’ artwork to appear at SPAC Exhibit, June 2
- 22: K-6 Summer Forum Registration Due, May 31
- 21: 2019-20 School Budget Vote Passes
- 17: Class of 2019 Presents Senior Gift
- 16: Teacher Appreciation Video
- 16: Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, June 8
- 16: Leggieri Named Coach of the Year
- 16: Performing & Visual Arts Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, May 20
- 15: First Graders are PARP Winners
- 15: CHES student named Junior Ambassador
- 13: Meet-the-Board-Candidates, May 15
- 9: We Are O’Rourke t-shirt sales end May 15
- 9: HS student ‘brushes up’ on her dental knowledge
- 9: Stevens Students Set New Guinness World Record in Speed Stacking
- 8: Stevens Students Create Mosaic “Masterpiece” Out of Rubik’s Cubes
- 7: Drama Club Takes 2nd Place for Best Musical
- 7: Creative Writers Read Winning Stories at Bookstore
- 7: Ten OMS Students Receive NYS PE Leadership Awards
- 7: Kindergartner Reads 1001 Books
- 7: Kieran Thomas Named YMCA Student of the Year
- 3: Summer Reading Requirements for Incoming 6th graders
- 3: Message from Superintendent McGrath
- 2: Zardezed Wins 2nd at “Raise Your Voice” Competition
- 30: Driver Ed Applications due June 6
- 30: Music Groups Earn Gold Ratings at NYSSMA Festival
- 30: Pedersen wins 3rd in state SkillsUSA competition
- 30: Accepting Nominations for Open PTA Positions
- 23: 8th Grade Class Night, June 21
- 18: HS students take 3rd place in Jr Achievement Stock Market Challenge
- 18: BOCES Art Show features BH-BL student artists’ work
- 18: Student works selected for Congressional Art Competition
- 18: HS student artists win awards at Media Arts Festival
- 10: 2019-20 School Budget Forum Recording
- 9: PTA Accepting Staff Appreciation Donations until May 3
- 9: Yearbook Orders Due by May 15
- 9: Students Participate in a “Sweet” Science Experiment (video)
- 9: Students earn prestigious science research awards
- 4: BH-BL again named “Best Communities for Music Education” school
- 4: Part 2 of Grade 8 NYS ELA Exam Moved to April 10
- 2: Part 2 of Grade 8 NYS ELA Exam Moved to April 10; Grades 3-7 Exams Remain on Schedule
- 27: HS students earn first & fifth place at Regional SkillsUSA competition, advance to States
- 27: CHES OM Team Won State Championship
- 12: BH-BL Participates in Capital Region Job Fair, April 11
- 12: Senior Citizen Prom, April 13
- 8: Students’ work featured in Media Arts Fest, April 1-May 2
- 8: Students’ artwork at Regional Art Exhibit, April 4-May 3
- 8: HS Orchestra Works with Internationally Known Conductor
- 7: X-country state champs recognized at NYS Capitol
- 5: PTSA Reusable Bag Fundraiser Ends March 31
- 4: BH-BL OM teams advance to state tournament
- 28: MS Embraces Innovative Ways to Build Character
- 19: BH-BL Celebrates another successful year of FIRST Robotics
- 15: BH-BL Community Dinner, March 20
- 13: O’Rourke Drama Club presents Mary Poppins, Jr., March 8-10
- 13: Broadway Makeup Artist Visits MS
- 13: HS student accepted to prestigious culinary institute
- 31: BH-BL among highest graduation rates in the region
- 31: Art in 3D Exhibition, Feb. 3-28
- 30: Happy St. Patrick’s Day
- 29: Science Research students take first and second place wins at Symposium
- 29: Fourth-grade students get “slimed” during the high school’s annual Science Demo Day
- 25: Governor Unveils Executive Budget; BH-BL’s Foundation Aid Increase Proposed at 0.25%
- 25: District seeks residents to join Assistant Superintendent Search Committee
- 25: Changes to Enhanced STAR take effect in 2019
- 23: Filling Bowls Project a Success
- 23: O’Rourke students take first place in Capital District Regional Future Cities competition
- 14: New Online Attendance Form
- 14: Students’ Artwork in All-Star Exhibition, Jan. 19-Feb. 9
- 10: Founder’s Day Dinner, Feb. 7
- 21: BH-BL HS Student Wins Statewide School Bus Art Competition
- 18: Watch the Pashley Winter Concert
- 17: SAT and ACT Testing Schedule
- 14: Students Accepted into All-County Orchestra/Jazz Festival
- 20: Gratitude Trees Support Kindness & Positivity As Part of “We Are O’Rourke” Initiative
- 20: Pashley Students Turn Pumpkins into Famous People
- 20: Eight Students Sign National Letters of Intent
- 16: School picture retakes, Nov. 13
- 15: PES Students Spread Kindness for All To See
- 13: Coach Bynon named to NYVBCA 2018 Hall of Fame Class
- 6: Snow Day, School Closing Procedures
- 6: BH-BL Continues to Support Safety & Security Measures
- 30: CHES Named Among Best of the Best
- 30: Student council holds Thanksgiving Food Drive, Nov. 2-15
- 30: CHES named among best of the best
- 23: BH-BL Residents Approve 2018 Capital Project Vote
- 19: HS students accepted into Area All-State Music Festival, Concert Nov. 17
- 18: BH-BL Musicians accepted into All-County Band and Choral Festivals
- 2: Mechaspartans host robotics kickoff, gear up for new challenge
- 28: Students, parents gave their imagination wings
- 27: BH-BL and Siena College Sign Early Assurance MBA Agreement
- 21: Residents to decide on 21st-century instructional & infrastructure upgrades, Oct. 23
- 18: BH-BL to offer after-school language program
- 6: Building Our 2nd Century II NEWS
- 22: BH-BL Board Approves Plans for Renovations Vote
- 17: BH-BL Board Plans for Oct. 23 Renovations Vote
- 1: 2018 Renovation Committee Reviews District Needs
- 1: School Renovations Vote, Oct. 23
- 11: CHES float takes 1st place in Burnt Hills Flag Day Parade
- 8: 2018 Renovations Committee Reviews Districtwide Needs
- 6: OMS Girls on the Run finish 5K
- 5: Students pay respects to Charlton Veterans
- 5: Ewing earns NYS PTA Reflection Award
- 29: Taquitos & Spanish language bring BH-BL students together
- 23: Picozzi inducted into National Technical Honor Society
- 14: BH-BL Summer Forum, June 26-July 27
- 11: OMS students earn PE Awards
- 3: Student musicians earn top awards at Toronto Music Festival
- 1: Student artwork entered in Congressional Art Competition
- 24: Students’ artwork showcased at Media Arts Festival
- 20: BH-BL named “Best Communities for Music Education” school
- 11: BH-BL Community Dinner, May 3
- 3: High School student Zachary Andrew competes in National competition
- 29: 2017-18 Regional Reflections Award Winners
- 19: BH-BL community comes together to fill high school’s Prom Closet
- 19: Students’ Work Accepted into Regional Art Exhibit
- 15: Three BH-BL Students Medal at SkillsUSA
- 14: Students participate in activities to support victims of Parkland, FL
- 13: Class takes virtual trip to Lake Placid’s Olympic Center
- 6: Due to the anticipated winter storm BH-BL will operate on half-day schedule, March 7
- 15: Letter from Superintendent McGrath
- 5: HS Science Research students presented at prestigious regional symposium
- 25: Grade 4 students perform science experiments at the high school’s Science Demo Day
- 24: Board adopts new contract with Teachers’ Association
- 23: BH-BL High School’s Strat-O-Matic Club wins national t-shirt design contest
- 19: BH-BL’s robotics team earns 2nd place in Motivate Award
- 19: BH-BL HS student musicians perform in esteemed festivals
- 27: Governor’s executive order to pay property taxes early is not applicable to BH-BL school taxes
- 19: Driver Education program registration due Jan. 12
- 18: MS classroom project and charity efforts bring students together
- 6: BH-BL Seeks 5 Community Members to Serve on 2018 Bond Referendum Committee
- 13: Athletic Accolades All Around
- 13: BH-BL HS PTA Reflections Award Winners Announced
- 13: Student musicians to perform in Music Festival, Nov. 18
- 2: Fifth-graders preparing for premiere of “Wonder”
- 13: Student musicians to perform at band festival, Oct. 21
- 3: Go Home Early Drill, Oct. 6
- 29: Five BH-BL HS students name Commended Students by National Merit Scholarship Program
- 22: We’re Redesigning the BH-BL Website and Need Your Feedback
- 6: Grand Opening Ceremony draws in more than 150 people to celebrate, tour new STEAM addition
- 15: High school STEAM addition Grand Opening Ceremony, Sept. 6
- 7: Stevens fifth-grade students raise and release salmon
- 6: MS students participate in Girls on the Run 5k
- 30: HS Science Research student produces tRNA, prepares for a science career
- 30: BH-BL Summer Music Program registration deadline, June 9
- 27: Sports marketing class visits Stevens
- 26: OMS band performs peer’s original composition
- 26: BH-BL named among “Best Communities for Music Education” fifth year in a row
- 25: 2017 Summer Rec Registration Nights, May 3 and 10
- 13: Six BH-BL student athletes sign Letters of Intent
- 24: BH-BL HS students’ artwork in Media Festival Competition
- 21: BH-BL Science Research students earn awards at Science & Engineering Fair
- 21: STEM-related projects erupt, glow, and generate power at Pashley’s Science Fair
- 10: O’Rourke Middle School Odyssey of the Mind team takes first place
- 27: Congratulations to the newest World Language Honor Society members
- 10: Jon Sinopoli selected to present at upcoming Fish & Wildlife Conference
- 10: Congratulations to EJHS Symposium winners Sinopoli and Karl
- 8: Board adopts Veterans’ Tax Exemption
- 25: BH-BL Parent University presents “Sweethearts & Heroes” on Feb. 1
- 3: Native American history comes to life in students’ living museum
- 14: Free viewing of “Screenagers” film, Jan. 25
- 14: Board divided on offering Veterans’ Tax Exemption
- 6: BH-BL’s School Delay and Closing Procedures Reminder
- 30: Hurricane Sawyer blew into Charlton Heights to wreak havoc
- 28: BH-BL student athletes shine during fall season
- 22: Water testing results at BH-BL
- 15: MS students participate in Technology Day
- 15: Board to decide on Veterans’ Tax Exemption, Dec. 13
- 2: Smart Schools Investment Plan update
- 31: Prevention Needs Assessment Survey
- 24: HS Principal Brunson received Distinguished Administrator Award
- 21: Mr. Mody or Mr. Pink?
- 19: MS students win Sustainable Circuit Award at National Manufacturing Day for “The Buszer”
- 17: MS & HS students inducted into Music Honor Society
- 17: BH-BL student musicians accepted to Area All-State Music Festival
- 11: BH-BL HS named School of Distinction for 6 consecutive years
- 4: Districtwide Emergency Early Release Drill, Oct. 7
- 20: Board seeking community input on Veterans’ Tax Exemption Act
- 12: OMS students were busy reading this summer
- 12: Six BH-BL musicians accepted into NYSSMA All-State
- 6: Veterans Tax Exemption informational forum, Sept. 20
- 30: 2nd Annual Centennial 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run, Sept. 17
- 26: Is your SNN information up to date?
- 24: BH-BL’s average tax rate of 0.15% comes in much lower than expected
- 3: Why are there piles of dirt at O’Rourke Middle School?
- 22: Class of 2016 Graduation
- 16: Dirt tossed at STEAM ground breaking ceremony makes it official
- 8: BH-BL elementary students to end school year one day earlier
- 7: BH-BL’s 15th annual Flag Day Parade, June 9
- 1: BH-BL sells Hostetter Leadership Building
- 24: BH-BL fifth graders earn Capital District Physical Education Leadership Awards
- 18: BH-BL High School named NYS High Performing Reward School for fourth consecutive year
- 17: BH-BL student athletes sign Letters of Intent
- 17: Gwenda Law earns accolades at International Science & Engineering Fair
- 3: “Running joke” between student and teacher turns into a …well, a real running race
- 19: BH-BL Music Department earns highest scores at WorldStrides Heritage Music Festival
- 4: 2016-17 state budget news
- 1: BH-BL students get moving at district’s math fun night
- 31: BH-BL earns national music honors for fourth straight year
- 22: BH-BL HS students win big at Science and Engineering Fair
- 11: The passing of a Spartan
- 9: Ainsley’s Angels charity
- 23: US Navy Sea Chanters to perform at BH-BL HS April 10
- 3: PES Grade 4 & 5 students celebrate NGWSD with yoga
- 26: Science Demo Day
- 25: BH-BL’s HS robotics team advances to Regional competition
- 19: Congratulations to Courage Award winner Nico Patel
- 12: Future City team takes 2nd in region
- 7: BH-BL Voice of Democracy winners recognized by VFW
- 5: Centennial assemblies explore BH-BL history
- 4: Students explore properties of water, make salt trees
- 18: HS PTA Reflections Award Winners Announced
- 18: With winter on the way, Schenectady County schools announce joint protocols for closings and delays
- 15: BH-BL students record news show at HVCC
- 9: Schools now required to teach CPR
- 8: MS students raise nearly $4,000 for Toys 4 Tots
- 24: Pashley first graders enjoy a Thanksgiving feast
- 17: BH-BL sells Hostetter Leadership Building to Mekeel Christian Academy
- 10: HS seniors host annual Veterans Day Ceremony
- 22: Centennial celebration video montage
- 25: Centennial Celebration & Homecoming festivities a community success
- 25: Join us in celebrating 100 years of excellence at BH-BL
- 12: 2013 Renovation projects move full steam ahead
- 21: Project work at middle school right on schedule
- 25: Work on the referendum project has begun
- 18: District set to break ground on renovation project, summer 2014