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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BH-BL students and bus drivers will be participating in school bus safety drills on Wednesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 28. Additionally, in the month of April, capital region law enforcement agencies will be participating in Operation Safe Stop which is a program that seeks to promote school bus safety through education and enforcement efforts. …
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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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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 …
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.
