Year: 2021

Op-Ed from Saratogian Thank you BH-BL School Nurses: Donna Fredericks (HS), Laura Jewell (O’Rourke), Tracey Hay (Stevens), Jodi Reynolds (Pashley), Cheryl Traver (Charlton Heights), April Park (Districtwide) and Courtney Powers (substitute nurse) Additionally, so many other BH-BL staff jumped in to help to assist at the clinics—thank you! Photo left to right: Courtney Powers, Laura …

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How awesome is this? The O’Rourke MS Future City Team placed 5th in the nation (WOW!) and earned the special area award for Best Incorporation of Cultural and Historical Resources. They were also the regional champions! Congratulations to team members Sabine Adams, Gianna DeMartino, Chris Dempsey,  Megan Emerich, Miles Bechtel, Sawyer Brannigan, Chris Guo, Thomas Kotkoskie, …

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Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. Nationwide in 2021, 686 …

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There’s no doubt that during this worldwide pandemic, technology has been a superstar by keeping us all connected and attending work and school. Yet, fourth graders at Pashley Elementary School have decided to put the breaks on technology in lieu of handwriting for a recent pen pal project they have been working on with their …

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It’s official–Superintendent McGrath has declared today, March 26, 2021 “Mr. Brunson Day” on behalf of the BH-BL HS students and staff. And here’s what they had to say: “Over the course of the past year, no one has worked harder to keep us safe, to keep us connected, and to get school back to normal …

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Congratulations to BH-BL High School Science Research students in teacher Regina Reals class Emily Brooks and Owen Emerich who both won prizes at the 31st Annual Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair. Emily was recognized with the American Meteorological Society award for her project examining the effect of elevated nitrate and phosphate levels in …

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We’ve got some great news! For the remainder of the 2020-21 school year all of the games streamed on the NFHS camera in the BH-BL HS Gym and on Centennial Field will stream for FREE on NFHS. Yes, FREE! Set up your account now & begin enjoying athletic games. (A huge thank you to Morris …

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BH-BL colleagues know how much Mr. Turner loved books and history. In his honor and as a way to pay respect to him, staff have deemed  April “A Book for Turner” month. Students and staff who would like to unite in a deed of remembrance for Mr. Turner are asked to join in reading one …

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This Friday night will be the opening of the BH-BL Football season. We know these games are always a community event but unfortunately this year, like everything else, the game going to be a little different. Per Department of Health guidance, only two spectators per athlete are allowed to enter the facility. This includes Varsity …

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