Congrats to Tri-M Music Honor Society Inductees

We are proud to announce the newest inductees into the BH-BL Tri-M Music Honor Society.  Candidates for such an honor are students who exhibit outstanding musical skills, participation and achievement, academic excellence, leadership amongst their peers, and great character. Inducted into the O’Rourke Middle School Chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society:  Elizabeth Abdoo, Angelo Aldi, …

Confirmed Case of COVID-19 at Charlton Heights Elementary School

Early this morning, Nov. 9, we learned that a staff member at Charlton Heights Elementary School has been confirmed positive for COVID-19. We’ve been in close contact with the Saratoga County Department of Health about the necessary steps we must take. Based on the DOH’s investigation and the fact that this individual hasn’t been in …

Budget Advisory Committee Explores Short-Term Structural Changes

October 27 Meeting Recap Meetings of the Board of Education’s Budget Advisory Committee continued this week as district leadership also continues to prepare for the possibility that the district may face a cut in NYS aid of up to 20 percent. “The possibility that the district will face a multi-million dollar reduction in state aid …

A head-to-toe lesson in healthcare for BH-BL HS Student Abigail Smith

You could say that students in the Two Year Sequence of Health Careers program at Capital Region BOCES learn the art of nursing from head to toe. During a recent lesson in Adam Mainville’s class, students practiced hand and feet care on mannequins, a skill not only in demand as the population ages, but also …

Buildings Closed & Events Cancelled, Oct. 7

Due to massive power outages and heavy rains throughout the Capital Region, all after-school activities and sporting events (games & practices) are cancelled. Additionally, many buses are running late. The Transportation Department reports, however, that all buses are safe. Many are being rerouted in numerous locations. UPDATE: 4:41 pm— Students have been safely dropped off …

Board Forms Budget Advisory Committee; Work to begin in late October

Board of Education Forms Budget Advisory Committee At its Oct. 6 meeting, the BH-BL Board of Education appointed 51 people to its 2021-22 Budget Advisory Committee.  The committee will begin by reviewing the district’s current and future budgets and delve into the impact the proposed state aid cuts will have on the district. The committee …

Technology Information Night for Parents, Oct. 6

Are you looking for some tips and tricks and information on how you can best support your child with technology during virtual or hybrid learning this school year? We understand the additional reliance on technology this school year can be confusing for some, so the BH-BL Instructional Technology Team is hosting a virtual Technology Information …