FINAL Parent University Webinar May 19

BH-BL’s Parent University Series This year the district has partnered with Building Better Futures founder Dr. Jennifer Bashant to bring families one-hour, monthly webinars focused around parents as partners. To register for the webinars listed below, please email kristen@buildingbetterfuturesllc.com to ask for the zoom link and password. Even if you are unable to attend live, …

BH-BL Named Among 2022 “Best Communities for Music Education”

For the 10th consecutive year, the NAMM Foundation has recognized BH-BL for its outstanding efforts of teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who are making music part of a well-rounded education for every child in their communities. BH-BL has been named among the 2022 Best Communities for Music Education.

O’Rourke OM Team Places 3rd in States, Advances to World Competition

Congratulations to O’Rourke Middle Schools students on the 7th-grade Odyssey of the Mind team Caroline Welsh, Emme Fischer, Lydia Koivula, Lucy Capo, Paige Reyes and Stella Kibler (and their coaches Kodi Kibler and Sara Welsh) for winning third place at the New York State competition held in Syracuse in late March. This big win means …

HS Science Research Students Win Big at Capital Region Science Fair

Congratulations to BH-BL HS Junior Carsyn Bonesteel and Senior Jack Mongan who were recognized for their research at the Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair held in late March. Bonesteel, whose project was entitled “A Pre-Clinical Investigation of the Therapeutic Efficacy of Ventral Pallidum Deep-Brain Stimulation for Epilepsy,” was recognized with the National Association …

Congratulations to the 2022 Founder’s Day Award Recipients

On March 24, BH-BL celebrated Founder’s Day 2022 with a dinner and award ceremony. At the annual event, BH-BL recognizes outstanding PTA members and staff who are chosen for this award because of their complete commitment to BH-BL through years of service and notable dedication that goes above and beyond the usual needs of BH-BL …

Lincoln’s Love of Mustard Draws Nationwide Attention

Do you remember the story about Stevens Elementary School fifth grader Lincoln Barclay whose campaign for Student Council focused on bringing mustard back to the cafeteria? (You can view the “For the Love of Mustard” story here.) It turns out that story grew legs. It caught the attention of the curator at the National Mustard …

Odyssey of the Mind Teams Wins 2nd Place

Congratulations to the Stevens Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind team for winning 2nd Place in the Regionals Competition! Way to go Harrison, Colton, Tommy, Charlie and Liam.  The team advance to the State Level competition on March 26. Good luck!

Winter Athletic Season Wraps Up With Big Wins, State Qualifications

It was another successful athletic season for BH-BL student athletes on the Wrestling, Boys Swimming and Girls Indoor Track teams who won Section 2 Championships. (The wrestling team was also dual meet and Class B champions!) The Girls Varsity Basketball team is competing for the Class A Sectional title against Averill Park at HVCC on …

Board Unanimously Adopts Revised Tiered Mitigation Plan 

At its Feb. 16 meeting, the Board of Education made a motion to table the adoption of the Revised Tiered Mitigation Plan to allow for a final board discussion after hearing from more than 35 people during Privilege of the Floor. After additional discussion at an emergency meeting on Feb. 17, the board unanimously (7-0) …