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Board of Education Candidate Nomination Petition Due Date Extended to May 12

Please be advised that, due to a Board of Education candidate’s withdrawal of their nominating petition within 15 days of the last day for the filing of nominating petitions, pursuant to Education Law §2018, the school district is required to extend the school board member nominating petition deadline until 5 p.m. on May 12, 2025. …

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Grade 5 Parent Forum, April 30

Incoming Middle Schoolers  Parent Forum Wednesday, April 30 from 6 – 7 PM in the Middle School Cafeteria This evening will include an introduction for parents to the middle school and an overview of the 6th grade program with presentations by 6th grade teachers, guidance counselors, PTA and a few current 6th grade students. There …

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Pashley Elementary Principal Announces Retirement After 22 Years of Dedicated Service

The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District will be saying farewell to a long-serving and beloved member of its community. Pashley Elementary School Principal Jill Bonacio has announced her retirement after an impressive 22.5 years of dedication to BH-BL. Bonacio started her 32-year education career as a school counselor at local districts and as House …

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O’Rourke Observer, March 2025 Edition

Follow the link below to enjoy a literary journal entitled The O’Rourke Observer, which is made  up entirely of students’ work. [March 2025 Edition of the O’Rourke Observer]  

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O’Rourke Impact Club members make an “Impact” in the community

You might have seen them raking leaves in neighborhoods throughout the community, volunteering at a local food pantry, or doing landscaping work at the front of O’Rourke Middle School. Who are these silent, helpful heroes? They are members of the Impact Club! More than 60 boys in grades six through eighth are part of this …

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May 23: District Closed (if no emergency days used)

Please plan accordingly for all BH-BL schools and district office to be closed on Friday, May 23. The district is now planning to be closed on Friday, May 23, extending the Memorial Day weekend. This closure is contingent on the district not using any additional emergency closing days before May 22, 2025. Should another emergency …

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O’Rourke Observer Winter Wonderland Edition

Follow the link below to enjoy a literary journal–The O’Rourke Observer–made  up entirely of students’ work. [Winter Wonderland Edition 2024-25 of the O’Rourke Observer]

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BH-BL Students Shine in Regional Art Shows

BH-BL students have been making their mark in the local art scene, with several of them earning spots in prestigious regional art shows. Their hard work, creativity, and dedication to their craft has been recognized in various art exhibitions, showcasing the talents of students from Kindergarten through high school. This year, we celebrate the achievements …

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High School Senior Represents BH-BL at Hispanic Youth Leadership Convention

Amelia Warren demonstrates her debate skills to NYS Assembly Members BH-BL High School senior Amelia Warren was selected to represent the school community at the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI) convention. This organization provides Hispanic students across New York state with hands-on legislative experience, fostering their critical thinking, writing, public speaking, and leadership skills. …

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WSWHE BOCES/BH-BL HS Students to Compete in SkillsUSA State Competition

Congratulations to BH-BL High School and WSWHE BOCES Career & Technical Education students Mary Guyer and Liam Wolf for their outstanding achievements at the regional SkillsUSA competition. Both students advance to the state level competition where they will compete in their respective fields of study and demonstrate the skills they’ve learned. Also attending states is …

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