Wood, Law Named Regional Art Show Winners
Congratulations to art students Caleb Wood (grade 10) and Clara Law (grade 12) whose artwork won awards at the prestigious High School Juried Regional Show at the Opalka Gallery at Russell Sage. Nice job!
Congratulations to art students Caleb Wood (grade 10) and Clara Law (grade 12) whose artwork won awards at the prestigious High School Juried Regional Show at the Opalka Gallery at Russell Sage. Nice job!
In early March, nearly two dozen BH-BL High School students in CIVITAS Club joined more than 5,000 students from 70 countries around the world in participating in the National High School Model United Nations conference in New York City. “This conference is one of the most distinguished Model UN conferences in the world,” explains high …
Due to the historic solar eclipse that will impact a large part of the country, the BH-BL administration has switched the K-5 half day of school from the originally scheduled April 25 to Monday, April 8. (Thursday, April 25 will remain a half day of school for 6-12, only.) The eclipse will occur at the …
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Charlton Heights students taking Coding Club with teachers Lauren Kritz and Chris Deso got their hands wet as they dove into a new project making water pianos. The students, using the software program “Scratch,” first learned how to code piano keys on their computers. Then they used Makey Makeys, which are circuit boards that are …
Congratulations to high school art students Aimon Anderson, Kendall Clark, Carlianna Ewing, Dakota Harris, Clara Law, Samantha Lorenc, and Caleb Wood for the outstanding achievement of having their work selected for the highly competitive 2024 High School Regional Juried Art Show. “This prestigious accomplishment is a testament to the exceptional talent, creativity, and dedication these …
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In an effort to introduce even more BH-BL students to the different Science, Engineering and Technology opportunities at the high school, and beyond, the district is hosting its first Tech Fest on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 10 am to 2 pm. Much like Arts Fest where high school students showcase their work to their peers …
Let’s hear it for the O’Rourke Odyssey of the Mind team for winning 1st place in the regional competition! The team of Kate Gerwitz, Meg Gerwitz, Ellen Guthrie, Chloe DiMaso, Sammy Lopez, and Katie Lopez advance to the state-level competition. Good luck! Odyssey of the Mind (OM™) teaches students how to develop and use their …
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The 2023-24 Winter edition of the O’Rourke Observer is now ready for viewing! Lots of hard work and talent is showcased in the Observer. Enjoy! [View a PDF of the Winter O’Rourke Observer]
Join the PTAs as they recognize and celebrate this year’s award recipients who are selected for their unwavering commitment to the children of the district. The BH-BL PTA annual Founder’s Day Dinner is Thursday, March 7 at 5 p..m. at the Courtyard by Marriott in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $60/person and can be purchased at …
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