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Over the last few years, distance learning has gained momentum for students to learn, broaden their opportunities, and gain new perspectives with students in the region. Schools throughout the Capital District continue offering curriculum and programs to partnering schools to provide engaging student courses. At BH-BL, that partnership is strengthening with the Ichabod Crane Central …

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The BH-BL district is pleased to announce that high school German teacher Ms. Zaderej has been selected as a 2024 recipient of the AATG German Embassy Teacher of Excellence Award. She is one of three outstanding German teachers nationwide selected for this prestigious award. This award recognizes her excellence as a German teacher, her dedication …

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On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the BH-BL Board of Education appointed Mr. William J. Vacca as the new principal of Stevens Elementary School. Mr. Vacca arrives at the district from the Mohonasen Central School District where he is currently serving as the assistant principal at the Center for Advanced Technology building at Mohonasen High School. Before …

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BH-BL junior Malachi Plaza was sworn in as president of the SkillsUSA morning sessions at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC). Malachi, who attends the automotive trades technology program, is one of several local students who will help lead the CTEC Albany campus SkillsUSA chapter for the 2024-25 school year. The …

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This week, middle school students at Richard H. O’Rourke Middle School joined students from around the Capital region to learn more about career opportunities. Nearly 2,000 students met, participated in demonstrations, and held one-on-one conversations with vendors across 16 regional industries. This impactful event was held on the campus of Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC). …

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Children need healthy meals to learn. All five of the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central Schools offer healthy lunches to children. Here is the list of prices for both breakfast and lunch for each school. Elementary Schools- Breakfast $2.25/Lunch $3.25 Middle School – Breakfast $2.25/Lunch $3.50 High School- Breakfast $2.75/Lunch $4.00 Milk is included with all …

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At a recent World Languages Department ceremony, 15 high school students who demonstrated proficiency in English and a World Language through a series of accomplishments including project presentations in both languages were honored with the NYS Seal of Biliteracy. Congratulations to Zoe Brignola (Spanish), Molly Burchett (French), Joanna Chan (Spanish), Mia Curcio (Spanish), Dorothea DeMarle …

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A huge congratulations to O’Rourke Middle School student Guinevere Libertucci whose poetry was recently honored in the Creative Communication’s “A Celebration of Today’s Writers” poetry contest. Her poem was also published in the Poetry Anthology. Way to go, Gwen! Fun Fact–Singer/Songwriter Taylor Swift once won among the top ten finishers in this SAME competition when …

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On Tuesday, May 22, Freedom Circle at BH-BL High School was surrounded by the members of the Class of 2024 as they attended the annual Memorial Day Ceremony hosted  by the Student Government Organization. This somber and meaningful school tradition allows high school students to pause for a few moments in their daily lives to …

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