Holiday wishes fulfilled by “Kids Helping Kids”

More than 300 holiday wishes have been fulfilled thanks to the caring generosity of Hamagrael students and families. During the annual Kids Helping Kids “Adopt-a-Snowflake” project, hundreds of gifts were purchased for children in the Capital Region served by Unity House and its Children’s Holiday Program. The “snowflakes” are individual suggestions or requests for specific …

Donate and help community families this holiday season

Families, area residents and local businesses can take part in the annual tradition of giving at BC. Caring and Sharing is a year-round program most associated with the holiday season. A districtwide Winter Food Drive and community donations support the program. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of this community effort! BC Winter …

Elementary Zones Community Forum is Thursday, Nov. 20

A consultant-led K–5 Enrollment and Capacity Study is underway to evaluate and balance student enrollment across the district’s five elementary schools. Currently, Glenmont and Eagle Elementary Schools are operating at or near capacity, while Elsmere, Hamagrael, and Slingerlands are being underutilized and have unused classroom space. The study may result in adjustments to elementary school …

BC Spirit Run brings chilly cheers and big school spirit

A cold morning did not deter K-5 runners from showing their BC pride at the fourth annual Spirit Run at Elm Avenue Park on Tuesday. Hamagrael Elementary claimed the Spirit Trophy for the second consecutive year, with an impressive 36% of its students participating in the districtwide fun run. Runners of all ages bundled up …

Introducing Follett Aspen Go

The Aspen Family Portal has a new look and a new mobile app called Follett Aspen Go. Follett Aspen Go  features a refreshed look for Aspen’s web-based platform and offers a convenient mobile app for access on the go. Families will continue to have access to all the familiar Aspen features they rely on, including …

Elementary school attendance zone discussions are underway

Formal discussions about the district’s elementary school attendance zones are underway as part of a K-5 Enrollment and Capacity Study. Consultants from Tyler Technologies are leading the study along with a committee that includes nearly 30 parents, faculty, staff and administrators. Committee members will provide the consultants with suggestions and feedback to help guide the …

Open House Food Drive to support the Backpack Program

Fill our shelves: Backpack Program needs your help The BCHS Student Senate helps address food insecurity and food shortages through a K-12 weekend backpack food program. The program supplements food resources for students when school is not in session, focusing on weekends, holidays and school breaks. Each year, the Student Senate fills 60-100 backpacks weekly …