7th Graders Build Drone Prototypes in Tech Class
What does the future have in store for us? Well, 7th graders in Mr. Marvin’s tech class believe drones are the future–so they decided to prepare!
Heidelmark fueling his fire for a career in welding
Aspiring welder and BH-BL HS senior Preston Heidelmark heats up his future career outlook while completing an assignment during a Welding and Metal Fabrication program class recently at the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center where also takes courses. Heidelmark plans to follow his father’s footsteps and enter the welding union when he …
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HS Artists’ Work Featured in All-Stars Exhibition, Jan. 12-Feb. 3
Congratulations to Natalie Afinowicz, Zoe Brignola, Dakota Harris, Jack Helstowski, Brooke Hughson, Lyla Katz and Julianna Zarelli for having their artwork selected to be featured in the 2024 High School All-Stars Exhibition. Their work will be on display from Friday, January 12 through Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Saratoga Arts on Broadway. The Arts Center …
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New Bus Attendance System in Play at BH-BL
This school year, the BH-BL Transportation Department has changed how our bus drivers now take student attendance. We have shifted from the antiquated paper and pencil rosters and route maps to a more efficient and accurate digitized system. Much like the school and class attendance practices, we have always taken daily bus attendance for safety …
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Students Lend Santa A Hand at Toys for Tots “Workshop”
BH-BL High School students in the Transitions Program recently lent a hand to Santa at the Toys For Tots “Workshop.” They sorted donated gifts and stuffed a variety of items into Santa sacks to be delivered to children around world. During class, the students were also learning about different holiday traditions as they virtually travelled …
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O’Rourke Chinese language students “meet” their pen pals
It’s been months of sending and receiving letters, emails, and care packages between O’Rourke students taking Chinese language classes and their pen pals in China. This week, however, students finally got a chance to put a face with a name when they jumped into GoogleMeets to say hello to their pen pals. Teacher Qui Wu-Bruni …
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BH-BL Not Eligible for State’s Free School Lunch Program
The NYS Education Department (SED) recently changed its formula requirements that school districts must meet in order to provide free school lunches to all students. Until this school year, districts needed certification that 40 percent of its student population receives state financial services in the form of Medicaid, SNAP/TANF, etc. This fall, however, the state …
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HS Veterans Day Ceremony Live Stream
To watch the high school’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony live, follow this link.
Community Overwhelmingly Approves Capital Project Vote
BH-BL Community Checks Yes Box for 2023 Capital Project Residents came out today to cast their vote in support of the district’s $53.93 million “Renewing Spaces, Inspiring Futures” capital project resulting in 1,100 yes votes and 219 no votes, which yields a passage rate of 83 percent. This is the largest passing percentage in capital …
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Wood, Fresn Inducted as SkillsUSA Officers
Olivia Wood & Erin Fresn Named SkillsUSA Officers Congratulations to BH-BL High School and Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education students Olivia Wood and Erin Fresn who were sworn in as SkillsUSA Officers during a tradition-rich ceremony in front of parents and friends on Oct. 17. Students ranging from future nurses to future chefs, …
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