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Eight Patriots to continue playing sports in college

On Tuesday, June 6, eight Broadalbin-Perth seniors were recognized for their commitment to continue playing sports in college.    “We are proud of the dedication and accomplishments these student-athletes achieved at Broadalbin-Perth and look forward to following them in college,” said Tucker Gifford, B-P’s director of health, physical education, and athletics.   The following student-athletes …

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B-P taking precautions to limit effects of poor air quality

Dear B-P families, As you are no doubt aware, smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting the air quality in much of the Northeastern United States. Experts warn that children are among those who are most vulnerable to the negative effects of particulates in the air, and we are taking every precaution to limit our students’ …

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BPES Student Council hosts 3-on-3 basketball tournament

The BPES Student Council recently hosted its first 3-on-3 basketball tournament, where it awarded winning teams with gold and silver medals. The Student Council also recognized teams that displayed good sportsmanship with medals! Results:  Winning Teams:    GOLD: Adirondack Elite: Joseph Oates, Ryan Tambasco, Cam Moller, and Ashton Jackson   SILVER: Cheesy Subs: MJ McNamara, …

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Second graders partner with Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Federation to restock GSL

Second graders from Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School traveled to the Broadalbin Boat Launch Thursday to help the Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Federation (GSLFF) stock the lake with fish for the season. Representatives from Avery’s Hatchery helped students understand the process and guided them through releasing fish into the lake. The second-grade curriculum calls for students in …

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Graduating seniors dig up first-grade time capsule

Retired teacher Cindy Hartney returned to the grounds of Broadalbin-Perth Jr./Sr. High School Thursday morning to continue an annual tradition: Joining graduating seniors to dig up a time capsule they buried 11 years ago when they were in her first-grade class at the former The Learning Community. From the unearthed time capsule, the students pulled …

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B-P residents approve budget, buses, and capital reserve proposition; Gallup elected to school board

By a vote of 478 to 204 (70.1%), residents of the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District approved a $41,266,000 budget for the 2023-24 school year. The approved budget calls for a 3.87% spending increase from the 2022-23 school year and a tax levy increase of 0.95%, which is above the district’s calculated tax levy cap of …

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What exactly am I voting on? A guide to the May 16 ballot

When they go to the polls on Tuesday, May 16, qualified residents of the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District will vote on three separate ballot propositions and select one candidate for the Board of Education. A plain-language explanation of each proposition is below, and information about the Board of Education candidates is available here. Proposition #1 …

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Broadalbin-Perth announces the top 10 students in the Class of 2023

In June, 134 students will graduate from Broadalbin-Perth Jr./Sr. High School, with 31% of graduating seniors earning a grade point average (GPA) of 90 or better. The top 10 students in the class of 2023 have achieved grade point averages ranging from 96.69 to 101. “The Class of 2023 top 10 is made up of …

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Voters to elect one person to the Board of Education May 16

During the May 16 school budget vote, qualified residents will elect one person to the Broadalbin-Perth Board of Education. Incumbent Paul Chizek is not seeking re-election. The candidate who receives the most votes on May 16 will be elected to serve a five-year term beginning July 1, 2023. The school budget vote and board election …

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B-P students recognized for self-produced video

Students in Broadalbin-Perth’s Library Club recently learned that a video they created was selected as the runner-up in the SORA School Stars video contest. The video earned honors in the “Best Student-Made Submission” category, and B-P will receive $250 in content credit from SORA in recognition of the student’s efforts. SORA is an online library …

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