Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Athletic Association Hosts Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony The public is invited to this year’s ceremony to honor those individuals who have made great contributions to the BH-BL Athletic Program. Congratulations to Jake Ashcraft, Joe Carr, Robert Knightes, Zach Morton, Natalie Ziskin, Jim Guiliano, Kelly Vrooman, Jim Smith, Jim Tompkins, Peter …
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In early March, the PTA held its annual celebratory event, Founder’s Day, at which a staff member and community member/parent from each school/PTA are recognized and honored for going above and beyond not only for their home school, but also for the district. “People like this year’s and past years’ award recipients, help make BH-BL …
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Logan Garrand (middle) won first place in Electrical Construction Wiring at the regional SkillsUSA competition. More than 30 Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical students earn regional honors Thirty-one Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education students showed their in-depth knowledge of the skilled trades and earned medals at the regional SkillsUSA competition Wednesday, March …
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Recently, 20 BH-BL High School students traveled to New York City to take part in the 51st annual National High School Model United Nations (NHSMUN) conference. The students represented the country of Panama in a wide range of committees that addressed various political, social, cultural, environmental and economic issues facing our world today. This conference …
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BH-BL High School and Science Research students were recognized for their science research projects at the annual Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair (GCRSEF). This is the regional-level fair of the International Science and Engineering Fair sponsored by Regeneron. Congratulations to the following students for their incredible work, dedication, and success: Zoe Adams won …
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In the bustling hallways and vibrant classrooms of an elementary school, school counselors are often seen greeting students with a friendly smile. These dedicated professionals play a crucial role as members of student support teams creating a positive and nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued, and empowered. But, their impact extends far beyond …
At the February 26 Board of Education meeting, High School Principal Tim Brunson delivered an update on the school’s new cell phone policy, supporting his claims with compelling data and anecdotes. The policy’s development was spurred by New York Governor Hochul’s and state legislators’ consideration of significant statewide restrictions on student cell phone use during …
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School Board Candidate Petitions Due April 21, 2025 Two terms to expire in 2025 If you are interested in running for a seat on the BH-BL Board of Education, qualified residents should pick up a Board Candidacy Packet, which includes the Board Petition, from the District Office, Hostetter Leadership Center, 88 Lakehill Road. Candidates must …
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The peak of the cold and flu season is upon us and many schools have been experiencing a noticeable increase in illness. We have seen many cases of colds, flu, pneumonia, strep throat, and the stomach bug. The custodians have been extra diligent wiping desks and other hard surfaces (door knobs, faucets, countertops, etc.), and …
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Hello Parents, It’s that time of year again when we would like to remind everyone of BH-BL’s winter-weather emergency procedures. While it is very important to us to open school every day, our first priority, of course, is student safety. There are times when it is too unpredictable to make a full closing decision in …
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