The BH-BL community approved the 2024-25 school budget with 990 yes votes to 338 no votes, resulting in a passing margin of 75 percent. Residents also elected incumbent Lisa Morse and newcomer Kevin Bearce to the Board of Education. Thank you for voting!
Board proposes 2024-25 budget with 1.98% estimated tax rate increase Polls are open from 7 am to 9 pm on Tuesday, May 21 at BH-BL HS Gym On Tuesday, May 21, residents will go to the polls to vote on a $84,923,071 budget for the 2024-25 school year. Polls are open from 7 am to …
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Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School senior Dane Fendrick is putting a charge in his future at Capital Region BOCES. Fendrick is scheduled to graduate from the Electrical Trades program in June and hopes to take the skills he learned at BOCES to work for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). “I like electrical work …
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It certainly was a “Great Day 2 Be A Spartan” on Monday, May 13, when Athletic Director Joe Scalise and Superintendent Dr. Patrick McGrath recognized the 37 BH-BL High School student athletes who signed letters of intent to further their athletic and academic careers at various colleges and universities. Congratulations and good luck to: Anneli …
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Who’s running for the board? On May 15, a Meet-the-Candidates Night was held in the high school’s library. Each candidate gave a speech about themselves before participating in an informal meet-and-greet gathering within the high school library. Audience members were able to personally meet each candidate and ask them questions for a one-one-conversation. Below is …
On Friday, April 26, 2024, the district held a dedication ceremony to posthumously name the BH-BL bus garage in memory of former Transportation Supervisor Joseph A. Czub. The facility was designed from floor to ceiling based on Joe’s innovative vision and his desire to create a space for staff that was safe and efficient. His …
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You can now vote early by mail in school budgets and board elections Earlier this school year, New York Governor Hochul signed into legislation the Early Mail Voting Act. This allows qualified voters the opportunity to vote in their school budgets and board elections by mail. Qualified voters who prefer to mail in their ballots …
BH-BL High School and Science Research students rake in the awards at the Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair (GCRSEF), which is a state-level fair for the International Science and Engineering Fair sponsored by Regeneron. Congratulations to the following students for their incredible work, dedication, and success: High School Science Research senior Lilly Mertzlufft …
Congratulations to BH-BL High School and Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education students for winning awards at the Regional SkillsUSA competition where they competed against 370 other students from area high schools. Nice work and good luck to Dane Fendrick for taking 1st place in the Electrical Trades category and advancing to the state …
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