Many local veterans participated in BH-BL High School’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 7, where they were personally thanked with a handshake by every high school senior. The ceremony began with a color guard presenting with the American Flag while the concert band played “America the Beautiful.” The pledge was recited and several …
Ghoulish fun—and learning—for Cosmetology Student Sarah Nugent
Perhaps they all won’t land jobs backstage in Hollywood, but Cosmetology students at the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Center, like BH-BL senior Sarah Nugent, did learn how to turn the human body into an artistic—albeit ghoulish—venture. Through classroom instruction and guest lectures, Nugent and other high school students in the two-year CTE program learn …
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Annual Food Drive Collection Benefits LOCAL Families in Need!
BH-BL is once again participating in the holiday food drive to support local families in need! Every little bit helps our community. Collection bins have been placed in all five schools. We are accepting non-perishable food donations as well as grocery store gift card donations. To participate, please bring items to any BH-BL school between …
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BH-BL Community World’s Fair, Nov. 19
BH-BL Community is invited to attend the district’s first-ever World’s Fair! Sign up by Oct. 29 to participate! What makes your family special? Maybe it’s a cherished tradition, a favorite recipe, or a story from a country you call home. Whatever it is, now is the perfect time to share it! BH-BL is hosting its …
After 14 Years as School Leader, BH-BL Superintendent Dr. McGrath Announces His Retirement
Board of Education to Begin Statewide Search for New School Leader Dr. Patrick McGrath, Jr. has announced that at the end of the school year he is closing out his 14-year run as the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District’s sixth superintendent. His planned retirement marks the end of an era as he prepares to usher …
BH-BLOffers Free School Meals to All Students
BH-BL’s Food Service Department is excited to announce that beginning in the 2025-26 school year, all students are eligible to receive free school meals. The new state-funded program–Universal Free Meals–means all students in grades K-12 may receive one free breakfast and one free lunch per school day at no cost to the student or their …
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BH-BL grad inspires future fashion designers
BH-BL High School fashion students recently had a unique opportunity to learn from a successful alumna about her career and entrepreneurial journey in the fashion industry. Shauna Ryan, a 2014 graduate of BH-BL, shared her story during a presentation on Oct. 28. Shauna began her fashion education at SUNY Oneonta before transferring to the Fashion …
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Student Parking Permit Form
Students must have a parking permit in order to park in the student lot during school hours. Please fill out the Google Form to request permission to obtain a parking permit. There is a $10 processing charge for each parking tag. Students will be emailed to stop by the high school’s main office at specific …