BH-BL Welcomes New Charlton Heights Principal Abbey North

You could say Abbey (Wurz) North’s career choice began at an early age when she created a school in her bedroom. Who were her students? Her dolls and stuffed animals, of course. She read her books to them, taught them the alphabet, and graded their papers–most likely with her enviable collection of colored markers. “I …

Science made relevant revs up learning for Auto Body students

When students understand why they need to know something, it makes learning not only easier, but also fun. Just ask the juniors in the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center’s Auto Body Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program who, under the instruction of integrated science teacher Brian Conway, recently worked with egg-based paint. …

Increase in seasonal illness results in enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols

It’s that time of year again–cold and flu season. And that means more and more kids (and adults) will be exposed to lots of germs. As such, we have seen an uptick in a variety of seasonal illnesses in our buildings over the past several weeks. The district will continue to implement its cleaning and …

Charlton Heights Principal Announces Retirement

Mr. Sinnenberg: A Spartan Through and Through Long-time Charlton Heights Elementary School Principal Tim Sinnenberg recently announced that after nearly 30 years at BH-BL he will retire on January 1, 2023. Tim, a 1985 BH-BL High School graduate, began teaching at Charlton Heights in 1992. He spent nearly 11 years teaching third- and fourth-grade students …

District Seeks Community Members to Serve on Upcoming Referendum Committee

Letters of Interest Due Dec. 12 Every five years, the BH-BL School District asks residents to vote on a referendum that includes projects focused on renovating, maintaining, and improving the condition of district facilities. These projects typically relate to the critical infrastructure within our school buildings such as roofing, flooring, heating systems, etc., as well …

HS Students Artwork Accepted into NYSATA Exhibit through December

Congratulations to BH-BL High School student artists Chloe Boussa, Taylor Cusano, and Rian Slattery. Their artwork, morphing seashells into other forms, was selected to be part of the NYS Art Teachers Association sponsored NYS Board Association Art Exhibit- Virtual Edition. Their artwork will be on virtual display through December 31, 2022. You can see the …

Charlton Heights Voted Best Public School; Mrs. Ollari Voted Best Teacher

The Public Has Voted and the Results are Wonderful Thank you for voting Charlton Heights the Best Public School for the fifth year in a row in the Daily Gazette Best of the Best Program. “I am so proud to be associated with such an amazing school,” said Charlton Heights Principal Tim Sinnenberg.  “We really …

Seal of Biliteracy Applicant Meeting, Nov. 17

If you’ve applied for a NYS Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB), you’ll need to attend the informational meeting on Thursday, Nov. 17. General information about the NYSSB can be found by following this link to our NYSSB webpage. Mark your calendars with dates from the 2022-23 NYSSB timeline below. 2022-23 Timeline for Seal of Biliteracy Thursday, …

Congrats to the newest members of Tri-M Honor Society

Tri-M, or Modern Music Masters, is a music honor society in which you may gain membership for a combination of your music-related and academic accomplishments. Tri-M members are selected for their exceptional scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Congratulations to High School Chapter 7455 newest members Elizabeth Abdoo, Angelo Aldi, Rachael Bush, Lillian Caccamo, Regan Crary-Gracz, …