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MechaSpartans ‘gearing’ up to face steep competitors The MechaSpartans, BH-BL’s high school robotics team, performed so well at a recent qualifying tournament that they are now headed to the state competition at Mohawk Valley Community College on March 3. Winning the Inspire Award, which recognizes a team for excelling in all competition areas and is …

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BH-BL’s Science Research Program Taps Into Young Scientific Minds It’s been a successful school year so far for BH-BL high school students who have competed in athletic and fine arts events, and now science competitions. Most recently, four students in the high school’s rigorous Science Research course competed at the Eastern Junior Science & Humanities …

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Congratulations to high school artists Francesca Fantauzzi & Emily Cheely for having their artwork chosen for the 2024 Art in Three Dimensions show. “It’s an honor to be selected for this,” says Sarah White, BH-BL Fine Arts Director. “Especially since this year 19 high schools participated with 268 works of art submitted, but only 92 …

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The BH-BL Prom Boutique is back, and needs your help. Organizers are looking for GENTLY USED Prom-attire donations, such as dresses, shoes, jewelry and handbags. All sizes are needed. Donations can be dropped off at the high school’s main entrance (security office) through Feb. 9. Please contact Danielle Collins (dacollins@bhbl.org), Kate Jones (kjones@bhbl.org) or Sarah …

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Congratulations to high school students Rebecca Friedman and Liam Sullivan who were recognized by the BH-BL Board of Education for their recent acceptance into the prestigious NYSSMA All-State Mixed Choir and Symphony Orchestra, respectively.

“So, I think I should learn a bit more about drones because it’s a really cool concept and it’s definitely faster and more healthy for the environment,” says forward-thinking O’Rourke Middle School student Kaz.

Aspiring welder and BH-BL HS senior Preston Heidelmark heats up his future career outlook while completing an assignment during a Welding and Metal Fabrication program class recently at the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center where also takes courses. Heidelmark plans to follow his father’s footsteps and enter the welding union when he …

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Congratulations to Natalie Afinowicz, Zoe Brignola, Dakota Harris, Jack Helstowski, Brooke Hughson, Lyla Katz and Julianna Zarelli for having their artwork selected to be featured in the 2024 High School All-Stars Exhibition. Their work will be on display from Friday, January 12  through Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Saratoga Arts on Broadway. The Arts Center …

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This  school year, the BH-BL Transportation Department has changed how our bus drivers now take student attendance. We have shifted from the antiquated paper and pencil rosters and route maps to a more efficient and accurate digitized system. Much like the school and class attendance practices, we have always taken daily bus attendance for safety …

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BH-BL High School students in the Transitions Program recently lent a hand to Santa at the Toys For Tots “Workshop.” They sorted donated gifts and stuffed a variety of items into Santa sacks to be delivered to children around world. During class, the students were also learning about different holiday traditions as they virtually travelled …

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