O’Rourke Observer, March 2025 Edition

Follow the link below to enjoy a literary journal entitled The O’Rourke Observer, which is made  up entirely of students’ work. [March 2025 Edition of the O’Rourke Observer]  

O’Rourke Impact Club members make an “Impact” in the community

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 …

May 23: District Closed (if no emergency days used)

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 …

O’Rourke Observer Winter Wonderland Edition

Follow the link below to enjoy a literary journal–The O’Rourke Observer–made  up entirely of students’ work. [Winter Wonderland Edition 2024-25 of the O’Rourke Observer]

BH-BL Students Shine in Regional Art Shows

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 …

Congratulations to the 2025 Founder’s Day Award Recipients

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 …

BH-BL’s winter-weather emergency procedures; What to know

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 …