She may only be a junior in high school, but this teen is taking the necessary steps to ensure her future is anything but static. Megan Emerich is enrolled in the Electrical Trades program at Career and Technical Education Center (Albany Campus) where she is learning the finer points of electrical work. She plans to …
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BH-BL Students Attend New York Jets Sports Business Day Students in Anna Watkins’ Sports Marketing & Management class at BH-BL High School were in for a real treat earlier this month when they took a field trip to MetLife Stadium–home of the New York Jets football team–to attend Sports Business Day. Students experienced an in …
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Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Athletic Association Hosts Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony The public is invited to this year’s ceremony to honor those individuals who have made great contributions to the BH-BL Athletic Program. Congratulations to Jake Ashcraft, Joe Carr, Robert Knightes, Zach Morton, Natalie Ziskin, Jim Guiliano, Kelly Vrooman, Jim Smith, Jim Tompkins, Peter …
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In early March, the PTA held its annual celebratory event, Founder’s Day, at which a staff member and community member/parent from each school/PTA are recognized and honored for going above and beyond not only for their home school, but also for the district. “People like this year’s and past years’ award recipients, help make BH-BL …
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Logan Garrand (middle) won first place in Electrical Construction Wiring at the regional SkillsUSA competition. More than 30 Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical students earn regional honors Thirty-one Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education students showed their in-depth knowledge of the skilled trades and earned medals at the regional SkillsUSA competition Wednesday, March …
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Recently, 20 BH-BL High School students traveled to New York City to take part in the 51st annual National High School Model United Nations (NHSMUN) conference. The students represented the country of Panama in a wide range of committees that addressed various political, social, cultural, environmental and economic issues facing our world today. This conference …
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BH-BL High School and Science Research students were recognized for their science research projects at the annual Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair (GCRSEF). This is the regional-level fair of the International Science and Engineering Fair sponsored by Regeneron. Congratulations to the following students for their incredible work, dedication, and success: Zoe Adams won …
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In the bustling hallways and vibrant classrooms of an elementary school, school counselors are often seen greeting students with a friendly smile. These dedicated professionals play a crucial role as members of student support teams creating a positive and nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued, and empowered. But, their impact extends far beyond …
At the February 26 Board of Education meeting, High School Principal Tim Brunson delivered an update on the school’s new cell phone policy, supporting his claims with compelling data and anecdotes. The policy’s development was spurred by New York Governor Hochul’s and state legislators’ consideration of significant statewide restrictions on student cell phone use during …
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