The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District will be saying farewell to a long-serving and beloved member of its community. Pashley Elementary School Principal Jill Bonacio has announced her retirement after an impressive 22.5 years of dedication to BH-BL. Bonacio started her 32-year education career as a school counselor at local districts and as House …
Get your tickets today for the two one-act plays being performed by the O’Rourke Middle School Drama Club. Tickets are $5 at the door or can be purchased online ahead of time. Show times are Friday, April 25 at 7 pm and Saturday, April 26 at 1 pm. The two shows are “Anxiety is Orange” …
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You might have seen them raking leaves in neighborhoods throughout the community, volunteering at a local food pantry, or doing landscaping work at the front of O’Rourke Middle School. Who are these silent, helpful heroes? They are members of the Impact Club! More than 60 boys in grades six through eighth are part of this …
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Please plan accordingly for all BH-BL schools and district office to be closed on Friday, May 23. The district is now planning to be closed on Friday, May 23, extending the Memorial Day weekend. This closure is contingent on the district not using any additional emergency closing days before May 22, 2025. Should another emergency …
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BH-BL students have been making their mark in the local art scene, with several of them earning spots in prestigious regional art shows. Their hard work, creativity, and dedication to their craft has been recognized in various art exhibitions, showcasing the talents of students from Kindergarten through high school. This year, we celebrate the achievements …
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Amelia Warren demonstrates her debate skills to NYS Assembly Members BH-BL High School senior Amelia Warren was selected to represent the school community at the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI) convention. This organization provides Hispanic students across New York state with hands-on legislative experience, fostering their critical thinking, writing, public speaking, and leadership skills. …
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Congratulations to BH-BL High School and WSWHE BOCES Career & Technical Education students Mary Guyer and Liam Wolf for their outstanding achievements at the regional SkillsUSA competition. Both students advance to the state level competition where they will compete in their respective fields of study and demonstrate the skills they’ve learned. Also attending states is …
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She may only be a junior in high school, but this teen is taking the necessary steps to ensure her future is anything but static. Megan Emerich is enrolled in the Electrical Trades program at Career and Technical Education Center (Albany Campus) where she is learning the finer points of electrical work. She plans to …
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BH-BL Students Attend New York Jets Sports Business Day Students in Anna Watkins’ Sports Marketing & Management class at BH-BL High School were in for a real treat earlier this month when they took a field trip to MetLife Stadium–home of the New York Jets football team–to attend Sports Business Day. Students experienced an in …
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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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