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- 6: Science made relevant revs up learning for Auto Body students
- 2: Increase in seasonal illness results in enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols
- 29: Curriculum Conversation with Dr. Collins
- 16: District Seeks Community Members to Serve on Upcoming Referendum Committee
- 16: HS Students Artwork Accepted into NYSATA Exhibit through December
- 16: New Teacher Feature Video- Kim Harrison (November 16)
- 10: Charlton Heights Voted Best Public School; Mrs. Ollari Voted Best Teacher
- 10: Seal of Biliteracy Applicant Meeting, Nov. 17
- 9: Congrats to the newest members of Tri-M Honor Society
- 7: Shared Decision Making Review Committee Work Continues
- 4: Summer 2023 Camp Invention, Register by Dec. 31 for a discount
- 3: VIDEO: Ribbon Has Been Cut; Auditorium is Officially Open!
- 3: 51 Music Students Accepted into All-County Band & Chorus
- 1: Class of 2024 Hoffman Car Wash Fundraiser
- 1: Class of 2024 Holiday Greenery Fundraiser
- 18: BH-BL HS Student Max Shear Makes the US Blind Hockey Team
- 5: HS Student Olivia Wood Studying at BOCES to be an Educator
- 5: Alumni Leave a Message of Hope
- 28: School Banking for Kids, Join Today!
- 20: Order your Stevens yearbook today!
- 15: Calendar Update: Board Meetings Moved to 6 pm
- 14: What to do if your child has Covid-19 symptoms
- 1: Tri-M Honor Society 2022-23 Application Due Oct. 21
- 30: COVID Mandates Lifted for 2022-23, Schools Provided with CDC Guidelines
- 18: Fall 2022 Continuing Education Brochure & Online Registration
- 18: 2022-23 School Year: Federal Government Did Not Renew Free Meals
- 21: CapReg CTE to Open New Facilities for Students; Vote to Sell Two Buildings Aug. 9
- 19: 2022-23 Free & Reduced Price School Meal Application
- 18: Pashley’s 2022-23 Classroom Supply Lists
- 11: 2022-23 Classroom School Supply Lists
- 9: Board to Consider Proposal to Appoint Ziegler as Interim Board Member Until Election in May 2023
- 22: Rzeszotarski Named to the Capital District Sports Women of the Year
- 22: Medical Requirements for 2022-23
- 21: Board to discuss filling vacancy at July 13 meeting
- 17: Charlton Heights Principal Announces Retirement
- 15: 2022-23 School Year Supply Lists
- 9: Live Stream: Honors Night, June 16
- 1: Building Our 2nd Century II Capital Project Update: Auditorium & Business Wing
- 27: HS Students Honor Alumni at Memorial Day Ceremony
- 25: CHES students in Mrs. Hjelmar’s Class Learn Braille
- 18: Video: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, May 18
- 17: BH-BL Residents Pass Budget, Elect Longtin & Mitchell to Board
- 13: Meet-the-Candidates Night Recap & Recording
- 11: Learn more about school budget vote, May 17
- 3: Continuing Education Survey
- 27: Good luck to Burdikoff & Venditti at SkillsUSA Competition April 28
- 24: FINAL Parent University Webinar May 19
- 13: BH-BL Named Among 2022 “Best Communities for Music Education”
- 8: O’Rourke OM Team Places 3rd in States, Advances to World Competition
- 1: School Bus Safety Reminders
- 29: HS Science Research Students Win Big at Capital Region Science Fair
- 25: Congratulations to the 2022 Founder’s Day Award Recipients
- 14: Lincoln’s Love of Mustard Draws Nationwide Attention
- 7: Odyssey of the Mind Teams Wins 2nd Place
- 4: Winter Athletic Season Wraps Up With Big Wins, State Qualifications
- 27: Governor to Lift Mask Mandate, March 2
- 18: Board Unanimously Adopts Revised Tiered Mitigation Plan
- 2: O’Rourke Future Cities Team Take First in Regionals, Advances to Nationals
- 1: Burdikoff works alongside marketing professionals, college students at a renewable energy firm
- 1: Brooks, Mongan Award Winners at Science Symposium
- 1: Jan. 28 Update from Superintendent McGrath
- 28: For the Love of Mustard
- 19: High School Orientation For Parents of Current Grade 8 Students (Video)
- 18: Letter from Nurses: Possible Exposure Notification Procedures
- 31: 12/31: COVID Update from Superintendent McGrath
- 21: The Winter 2021 Edition of the Observer is ready!
- 23: BH-BL Concert Procedures at SG Schools
- 19: November 17 COVID Update Forum Recording
- 15: Letter from Superintendent Regarding Busing Schedule and Loss of a Spartan
- 28: BH-BL HS Recognized as a School of Distinction
- 14: Bus Route Cancellations a Potential in Near Future
- 30: Sept. 30: Mitigation Plan Protocols Updated
- 30: Oct-Nov Board Virtual Meeting Links
- 24: BH-BL to Welcome Glenville PD School Resource Officer
- 24: Seating Charts on School Buses Begin Monday, Sept. 27
- 15: Student Parking Tag Application
- 14: UPDATED: Home Varsity Football Game Spectator Guidelines
- 13: DOH Requirements for Symptomatic Students
- 7: Special Virtual BOE Meeting, Sept. 9
- 2: Staff Opening Day Video: Back Together Again!
- 27: School Leaders Answer Reopening School Questions; Highlight Layered Mitigation Plan
- 24: BH-BL to Use New Online School Meal Payment Program
- 24: Opening School Q&A Session, Aug. 25 at 6 pm
- 19: Letter from Superintendent Dr. McGrath; Aug. 19 Forum Postponed
- 17: Opening School Mitigation Plan Letter
- 24: Congratulations to the Class of 2021 (Video!)
- 24: Watch the 2021 Spring Musical “Every Song a Story”
- 23: Cunningham, Hodgkinson, Martindale, Smith, Sullivan & Trinchillo Receive BOCES Program Awards
- 23: Grock, Martin & Smith inducted into Capital Region BOCES National Technical Honor Society
- 18: Mama Duck & Her Ducklings Found a Home at O’Rourke MS
- 17: Reed Winner of Capital Region Prism Invasive Species Poster Contest
- 16: Elementary School Virtual STEM Fair Recording
- 15: O’Rourke’s Odyssey of the Mind Team Takes 3rd in World Finals
- 15: Congrats to Newly Inducted Math & Science Honor Society Students
- 9: COVID Relief Funding Community Input & Plan
- 8: SNN Email & Text System To Be Replaced
- 8: UPK funding slated for 70 students to attend local early childhood programs at no cost to parents
- 4: June Edition of the O’Rourke Observer is Available
- 3: S-G & BH-BL Enter Into a 5-Year Bus Repair & Maintenance Agreement
- 2: Community Forum Re: COVID Relief Funding, June 8
- 1: Fine Arts Honors Showcase Recording
- 25: 33 Student Athletes Sign Letters of Acceptance
- 25: BH-BL senior draws a direct ‘line’ from BOCES to HVCC and (hopefully) on to National Grid
- 25: Memorial Day Ceremony Recording
- 18: Residents Approve 2021-22 Budget; Morse & Versocki Voted to Board
- 12: Three Candidates Vie for Two Board Seats, Learn more at Meet-the-Candidates Night on May 13
- 11: Nick Grock Takes 1st Place in NYS SkillsUSA Competition
- 11: Students Participate in Grave Markings to Honor Veterans
- 11: Emerich Enters International Science & Engineering Fair
- 11: Martindale Earns Professional Certification at Cap Reg BOCES
- 11: Rzeszotarski Named Gatorade NY Volleyball Player of the Year
- 4: World Languages Honor Society Induction Ceremony
- 4: After Prom Food Truck Ticket Sales End May 7
- 30: O’Rourke Drama Club Presents 20 Years in the Making; A Musical Revue
- 27: O’Rourke’s Odyssey of the Mind Team are NYS Champions!
- 27: BH-BL Board Adopts 2021-22 Budget Proposal; Voters Go to Polls May 18
- 23: Thank you BH-BL nurses for going above & beyond to administer COVID vaccines
- 21: OMS Future City Team Takes 5th in Nation
- 14: 1001 Book Program is BACK!
- 13: BH-BL’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition for the 9th Year in a Row
- 30: Technology Takes a Back Seat to Pen Pals for Pashley Fourth Graders
- 26: March 26, 2021 Has Been Declared “Mr. Brunson Day”
- 23: Brooks, Emerich Awarded at Annual Greater Capital Region Science & Engineering Fair
- 23: BH-BL Games Streamed for Free for Remainder of School Year
- 18: April is “A Book for Mr. Turner” Month
- 18: Football Game Spectator Guidelines
- 15: Memorial & Tribute Videos for Mr. Turner
- 5: O’Rourke’s Future City Team Wins Regional Competition, Advances to Nationals
- 27: BH-BL Mourns Loss of Beloved High School Teacher & Coach
- 26: PTA Proudly Recognizes Founder’s Day Award Recipients in Video Tribute
- 23: Principal Sinnenberg’s Video Announcements
- 23: Elementary Schools Virtual Art Show
- 22: 2021-22 Kindergarten Virtual Information Meeting, Mar. 1
- 12: O’Rourke Virtual Art Show
- 12: Pashley Teachers’ Safe Valentine Activities featured in Daily Gazette
- 8: Students Perform in SPAC Dance Video
- 3: HS Students’ Artwork in All-Stars Exhibit, Jan. 28-Feb. 28
- 3: Mush! Mush! Students Learn About Iditarod Racing
- 3: Live Stream of HS & Pashley Construction Work Bid, Feb. 4
- 19: Gas Line Break on Rte 50 Repaired, BH-BL Schools on Schedule
- 4: Winter O’Rourke Observer
- 23: Enjoy this holiday video from the HS Broadcasting Club
- 1: Athletic Team Registration via FamilyID
- 30: Budget Advisory Committee Reviews Human Resource Adjustment Strategy
- 20: Program & Service Reductions Overview Provided at BAC Meeting
- 20: Spartan Pop-Up Tent Donated to BH-BL
- 13: Budget Advisory Committee Discusses Revenue Increase Strategies
- 13: Boussa & Slisher Named Commended Students
- 13: Nearly $6K Raised for BH-BL Families in Need
- 13: Congrats to Tri-M Music Honor Society Inductees
- 10: Confirmed Case of COVID-19 at Charlton Heights Elementary School
- 30: Budget Advisory Committee Explores Short-Term Structural Changes
- 23: A head-to-toe lesson in healthcare for BH-BL HS Student Abigail Smith
- 21: Class of 2023 It’s Time to Order Class Rings
- 20: School Board Recognition Week, Oct. 19-23
- 7: Buildings Closed & Events Cancelled, Oct. 7
- 7: Board Forms Budget Advisory Committee; Work to begin in late October
- 2: Technology Information Night for Parents, Oct. 6
- 24: Board Seeks Residents to Join Budget Advisory Committee, Submit Letters of Interest by Oct. 6
- 18: Federal Government Announces School Meals are Free for All Students Through Dec. 31
- 14: Favorite part about being back to school? (video)
- 11: Return to Fall Sports Virtual Meeting, Sept. 16
- 11: Tax Bills Due Sept. 30; Mailed to Residents Sept. 1
- 10: Important School Health Office Information
- 2: HS Orientation Dates & Details
- 27: 2020-21 School Tax Rate Lower than Estimated
- 24: New Transportation Form Due
- 13: Reopening Information: Testing & Contact Tracing
- 13: Reopening Schools: Public Sessions & Forum Recordings
- 31: District Submits Reopening Plan to State
- 16: NYSPHSAA To Delay Fall Sports Start Date to Sept. 21
- 16: Reopening Forum #1 Recording Available
- 10: Reopening School Virtual Forums, July 15 & 29
- 7: School Reopening Committee Work Underway
- 22: Class of 2020 Graduation, June 26
- 18: Outstanding Students & Retirees Honored
- 16: BH-BL Residents Approve 2020-21 Budget
- 16: Live Stream of Budget Vote Canvassing, 5 pm
- 16: Remote Learning Launch Page
- 12: BH-BL Reopening School Offices, June 15
- 10: Mail-in ballots deadline, June 16
- 10: Science Research Symposium Presentations
- 8: UPDATE: Governor Extends Ballot Deadline to June 16
- 2: Congratulations to the Class of 2020
- 2: Fast Facts About Voting with an Absentee Ballot
- 1: Absentee Ballots at Post Office Monday, June 1
- 31: Charlton Heights Odyssey of the Mind Team are World Champs!
- 29: Envelope Shortage Delays Delivery of Absentee Ballots
- 29: Honk If You See A “Class of 2020” Sign
- 22: Participation requested in statewide ThoughtExchange on the reopening of schools
- 19: May 19 Letter from Superintendent McGrath
- 8: May 12 Board Meeting via Google Meet, 5 pm
- 6: Annual school budget vote and board election to be held June 9 by absentee ballot
- 4: BH-BL HS Ranked #5 in area by US News & World Report
- 1: 5/20 UPDATE: Remote Learning Continues Through June 17
- 27: April 27 Update: CARES Child Care Scholarship Opportunity
- 15: College Board Cancels June 6 SAT
- 13: April 15 Finance Committee & BOE Mtg Updates
- 2: O’Rourke Construction to Begin April 6
- 2: Remote Learning Guidelines
- 31: Help the PTSA Celebrate HS Staff, March 31-April 6
- 30: Special Board Mtg, 3/31
- 23: March 24 Board Meeting Live Streamed
- 23: Honoring Former Superintendent Dr. O’Rourke
- 18: Remote Learning Frequently Asked Questions
- 16: Winter Edition of O’Rourke Observer
- 12: HS Drama Club Presents Thoroughly Modern Millie, March 12 (ONLY)
- 10: Hodgkinson’s curiosity puts him in the fast lane to a career as a diesel mechanic
- 5: Interested in Running for the Board of Education?
- 5: Students Meet Author at Book Signing
- 1: Building Our 2nd Century II Update: MS Construction Informational Mtg, March 10
- 25: Students Studying Mandarin Chinese Learn About New Year Traditions from World Awareness Museum
- 25: Assemblywoman Walsh Congratulates Students for Highest Participation in “Take Me To Vote” Campaign
- 19: Congratulations to Founder’s Day Award Recipient Mrs. Mosall
- 13: Guest Speaker Talks About Importance of Learning Chinese, Shares Life Experiences
- 12: Friends of Music Purchases Recorders for EVERY 3rd Grader
- 11: School Event Location Changes, Update Your Calendars
- 11: Technology Brings Author & Students Together
- 11: Elks Club Recognizes Americanism Essay Contestants
- 11: 2020 Founders Day Honorees Recognized
- 5: Fourth Graders “Bubble” Over With Excitement at Science Demo Day
- 4: Superintendent McGrath Speaks About State Aid Concerns at Public Forum
- 30: Grade 3 Students in Harrison’s Class to Help Australia’s Animals
- 29: Student Artists’ Work Accepted into “Art in 3D Show”
- 28: Science Research Students Take First & Second Place at Regional Competition
- 28: Student Musicians Accepted into All-County Orchestra/Jazz Festival
- 28: BH-BL HS Earns College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award
- 28: Kurt Semon Named Among NYS VFW 2020 Teacher of the Year
- 28: One School, One Book Project
- 28: Snow Fun in PE Class
- 23: Student Musicians Recognized by Board for their NYSSMA All-State Acceptance
- 14: Smart Schools Investment Plan update
- 13: Future City Team Wins Regional Competition for 3rd Consecutive Year
- 10: Hannah Shell Named Top Scholar in Regeneron Science Talent Search
- 16: Spartans Helping Other for the Holidays
- 10: Students Make Models of Tiny Homes, Reusable Shopping Bags
- 4: NYSSMA Solo Festival Sign Ups
- 4: BHBS Ice Hockey Fundraiser
- 25: Annual Food Drive Feeds 100 Families for the Holidays
- 21: Congrats to PTA Reflection Contest HS Winners
- 21: Dancing & Music Education at PES through Popular SPAC Program
- 19: Two Students Participate in Tech Program at Proctor’s Theater
- 15: Fire, Science & Automobile Repair for BH-BL HS Students
- 15: PES Students & NYS Troopers Workout Together
- 8: Seniors Thank Veterans at Ceremony & Breakfast
- 8: HS students win VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Contest
- 7: HS Students Tour USS Constitution & Freedom Trail
- 29: Jami Fuson selected to perform at Carnegie Hall
- 11: High School Orchestra Featured in WorldStrides Campaign
- 11: Shell, Winslow, Poirier Named Commended Students
- 1: Fourth graders “nibble” on samples at Book Tasting
- 26: Students Attend Safety Summit
- 26: BH-BL Students Accepted into All-County Band
- 26: Teaching kids about bullying prevention one “sweetheart and hero” at a time
- 26: Mrs. Sala’s Students Rocked Their Math Skills
- 24: Athletic games streaming on NFHS Network
- 17: BH-BL Students Accepted into NYSSMA Conference All-State
- 17: CHES Student Rocks News Channel 13
- 11: PES Collecting Box Tops
- 11: Important Procedures for Drop off/Pick up Area in HS Parking Lot
- 6: Changes to STAR Program may impact residents for the 2019-2020 school year
- 19: Collins Named Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
- 9: Students Sing in American Young Voices Concert
- 26: Congratulations to the Class of 2019
- 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: 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
- 29: OM Team Takes 3rd Place in World Finals
- 28: BH-BL Alum Keynote Speaker at Science Symposium
- 21: 2019-20 School Budget Vote Passes
- 17: Class of 2019 Presents Senior Gift
- 16: Leggieri Named Coach of the Year
- 15: First Graders are PARP Winners
- 15: CHES student named Junior Ambassador
- 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: Message from Superintendent McGrath
- 2: Zardezed Wins 2nd at “Raise Your Voice” Competition
- 30: Pedersen wins 3rd in state SkillsUSA competition
- 18: HS students take 3rd place in Jr Achievement Stock Market Challenge
- 10: 2019-20 School Budget Forum Recording
- 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
- 27: HS students earn first & fifth place at Regional SkillsUSA competition, advance to States
- 27: CHES OM Team Won State Championship
- 8: HS Orchestra Works with Internationally Known Conductor
- 7: X-country state champs recognized at NYS Capitol
- 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
- 13: Broadway Makeup Artist Visits MS
- 13: HS student accepted to prestigious culinary institute
- 31: BH-BL among highest graduation rates in the region
- 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
- 23: Filling Bowls Project a Success
- 23: O’Rourke students take first place in Capital District Regional Future Cities competition
- 21: BH-BL HS Student Wins Statewide School Bus Art Competition
- 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
- 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
- 23: BH-BL Residents Approve 2018 Capital Project Vote
- 27: BH-BL and Siena College Sign Early Assurance MBA Agreement
- 21: Residents to decide on 21st-century instructional & infrastructure upgrades, Oct. 23
- 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
- 20: BH-BL named “Best Communities for Music Education” school
- 19: BH-BL community comes together to fill high school’s Prom Closet
- 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
- 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
- 19: BH-BL’s robotics team earns 2nd place in Motivate Award
- 29: Five BH-BL HS students name Commended Students by National Merit Scholarship Program
- 6: Grand Opening Ceremony draws in more than 150 people to celebrate, tour new STEAM addition
- 7: Stevens fifth-grade students raise and release salmon
- 30: HS Science Research student produces tRNA, prepares for a science career
- 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
- 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
- 8: Board adopts Veterans’ Tax Exemption
- 3: Native American history comes to life in students’ living museum
- 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
- 22: Water testing results at BH-BL
- 15: Board to decide on Veterans’ Tax Exemption, Dec. 13
- 24: HS Principal Brunson received Distinguished Administrator Award
- 19: MS students win Sustainable Circuit Award at National Manufacturing Day for “The Buszer”
- 11: BH-BL HS named School of Distinction for 6 consecutive years
- 20: Board seeking community input on Veterans’ Tax Exemption Act
- 26: Is your SNN information up to date?
- 3: Why are there piles of dirt at O’Rourke Middle School?
- 16: Dirt tossed at STEAM ground breaking ceremony makes it official
- 1: BH-BL sells Hostetter Leadership Building
- 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
- 11: The passing of a Spartan
- 26: Science Demo Day
- 5: Centennial assemblies explore BH-BL history
- 17: BH-BL sells Hostetter Leadership Building to Mekeel Christian Academy
- 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