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  • Odyssey of the Mind pie fundraiser

    A B-P Odyssey of the Mind team has earned the right to compete at this year's World Finals at Michigan State University! To raise money for their trip, the team is selling pies by Smith's Orchard now through Thursday, April 24. Pies cost $16 each (tax included). Pies will be in by Thursday, May 8 – just in time for Mother's Day! To place an order, complete the attached order form and return it with payment to Amy Wurz or Tammy Staie at B-P Elementary School, 1870 County Hwy 107, Amsterdam. Checks should be made payable to B-P OM. Thank you for your support!

    Thursday, Apr 17 2025

  • Nominations open for Outstanding Patriot Award

    Click here to submit a nomination for Outstanding Patriot of the Year Each year, the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District Board of Education recognizes the Outstanding Patriot of the Year. The award is given to one teacher or administrator, one instructional support staff member, one non-instructional support staff member, and one non-employee community member, organization, or business owner who exhibits the following qualities: Possesses superior qualities to inspire young people to seek knowledge and understanding, to broaden their skills, and to acquire methods for attaining personal goals. Is active in school organizations and events. Has championed the mission and vision of the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District through volunteerism, service, or financial support. Values positive relationships with other educators, administrators, students, parents, and community members. Under the direction of the Board of Education, the superintendent of schools implements the Outstanding Patriot Award program. The final determination of all award winners will be made by the BOE committee responsible for reviewing all nominations. Nominations will be accepted until May 14. To nominate a Patriot and to view past winners, visit the district website .  

    Wednesday, Apr 16 2025

  • Spring into Service clothing drive

    Are you taking some time over spring break to clean out your closets? Consider donating unwanted, gently used clothing at BPES!  Between April 21 and May 9, you can drop off clothing of all sizes in the BPES vestibule when school is open. Donations will be sent to the New Beginnings School in Liberia to benefit students and their community.

    Monday, Apr 14 2025

  • REMINDER: No school April 14-21

    There will be no school for Broadalbin-Perth students April 14-21 for spring break.

    Friday, Apr 11 2025

  • BPES drama club invites audiences to experience the ...

    The Broadalbin-Perth Elementary Drama Club will present “Frozen: Kids” April 25-27 in the school’s big gymnasium. This heartwarming tale of love, friendship, and letting go will be brought to life by more than 90 performers, set decorators, and stage crew in grades 2-6. Tickets are on sale now for $10 for adults and $7 for students (plus fees). Tickets may be purchased online at  https://bit.ly/43IL2WN. Showtimes are 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26; and 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27. The drama club will also present a special performance specifically for children at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26. For this special performance, children are encouraged to wear their “Frozen” costumes to the show and enjoy post-show photo ops with Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf. 

    Thursday, Apr 10 2025

  • No school Monday, April 21 and Friday, May 23 – unus...

    Because Broadalbin-Perth has only used one snow day this school year, the district will meet its contractual obligations to employees by scheduling unused snow days on Monday, April 21, and Friday, May 23. There will be no school on those days, extending the planned Spring Break and Memorial Day holiday weekend.

    Monday, Apr 07 2025

  • Middle school model returning to Broadalbin-Perth in...

    After eight months of research, conversations with stakeholders, and deliberations, Broadalbin-Perth Superintendent of Schools Stephen Tomlinson announced today that students in grades 6-8 will attend a middle school starting in September 2026. The middle school will be located on the secondary campus in Broadalbin in the area currently occupied by the junior high school and formerly occupied by The Learning Community. The study that this decision came out of started in September 2024 and was led by Director of Curriculum and Instruction Terry LaFountain and Director of Special Education and Intervention Services Bradley Strait, with support from Director of Communications Michele Kelley. The study first engaged faculty and staff, and later parents and other community members, in discussions around the academic, social, and emotional needs of “middle-level learners” – children typically defined as those in grades 6-8. “Early adolescents are undergoing significant physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development, and they require a unique approach to education that addresses their specific needs,” Tomlinson said. “With sixth graders part of the elementary school and seventh and eighth graders part of the secondary school, my goal in commissioning this study was to ask some critical questions: Are we doing everything we can to support our students during this transitional time in their lives? Can the current model provide them with what they need, or should we be looking at a different model?” Prior to the 2020 reorganization of the district’s schools into the current PK-6 elementary school and grades 7-12 junior/senior high school, Broadalbin-Perth educated students in a pre-K through grade 2 primary school called The Learning Community, a grades 3-5 intermediate school, a grades 6-8 middle school, and a grades 9-12 high school. Under that configuration, the primary school was located on the Broadalbin campus with the high school, and the intermediate and middle schools were co-located at the Perth campus. When the district initially began exploring this possibility, Tomlinson intended for any resulting change to take effect for the start of the 2025-26 school year. However, in response to concerns voiced by parent members of a stakeholder group, Tomlinson pushed the timeline a year. “Over the next 18 months, we are going to work with our faculty, staff, and community to develop a supportive, nurturing, and academically stimulating middle school environment that will welcome our grades 6-8 learners with open arms in September 2026,” Tomlinson said.  Tomlinson said that this work will include identifying teachers and staff who will be a part of the new middle school and hiring a principal to lead the middle school. Members of the community interested in being part of the development of the new Broadalbin-Perth Middle School should contact LaFountain at lafountaint@bpcsd.org .

    Friday, Apr 04 2025

  • "Grease" at BPHS: Meet Danny and Sandy

    ​ ​ Grease at Broadalbin-Perth Jr/Sr. High School opens tonight! Today, meet our leading man and leading lady who will bring everyone's favorite summer lovebirds to the Margaret Robin Blowers Auditorium from April 3-6!  After supporting Ariel last year as Sebastian and Flounder, sophomores Jacob Orapello and Kailyn Feerick are reuniting as Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski. Jacob and Kailyn have a variety of and multiple years of theatre experience under their belts and have starred together previously as Aladdin and Jasmine in B-P Elementary Drama's production of Aladdin Jr.   Jacob and Kailyn have embraced the idea of being "leads" this year as they have led their peers in our production with their dedication, creativity, and integrity. They have embraced the challenge of taking on and embodying these two iconic characters with a positive attitude and humor.        All of our students have worked tirelessly since November to bring our production to life this weekend. Please come out and support their hard work and the arts. Reserved seating can be purchased online through this link . General admission tickets can be purchased from any member of the drama club, by emailing OttM@bpcsd.org , or at the door.

    Thursday, Apr 03 2025

  • Saturday's Spring EGG-stravaganza moved to B-P Eleme...

    Because of the forecasted cold, windy, and rainy weather, the Broadalbin-Perth PTO has announced that  Saturday's Spring EGG-stravaganza will take place at B-P Elementary School.  The event entrance will be the school's main doors, which will be open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The PTO will still be filling eggs with candy  TODAY starting at 3:15 p.m. in the elementary school lobby. Families interested in volunteering to help are welcome! The EGG-stravaganza, which features age-specific egg dashes, vendors, community organizations, and food trucks, is free to the public. Wristbands for children participating in the egg dashes may be purchased for $5 each at the door. For the third straight year, the EGG-stravaganza will live up to its grandiose name with 15,000 candy-filled eggs — 3,000 for each of the five egg dashes. When it’s their turn to dash, participating children will line up in the gymnasium and then run to pick up as many eggs as they can. The schedule of egg dashes begins with the youngest children and continues through the oldest: 11:30 a.m. – babies, toddlers, and preschoolers (with the assistance of adults and older siblings) 11:50 a.m. – children in pre-K and kindergarten 12:10 p.m. – children in grades 1-2 12:30 p.m. – children in grades 3-4 12:50 p.m. – children in grades 5-8 Hidden inside some eggs in each dash will be golden tickets, which the lucky children who find them can turn in for new bicycles. According to Co-President Janet Taylor, the PTO has seen a record number of bicycle donations this year from area businesses, organizations, and individuals. She anticipates the PTO will give away 30 bicycles Saturday. “We’re thrilled to bring back this free, family-friendly community event for a fourth year, and we’re excited that it’s going to be bigger and better than ever!” Taylor said. In addition to the egg dashes, the PTO has lined up more than 30 vendors, community organizations, and non-profit groups who will be on hand in the bus loop in front of the school and lining the hallways inside the school. Members of the community interested in volunteering at this event can sign up on ParentSquare or contact the PTO at PTO@bpcsd.org .

    Thursday, Apr 03 2025

  • "Grease" at BPHS: Meet Kenickie and Rizzo

    Grease at Broadalbin-Perth Jr/Sr. High School opens tomorrow! Today, meet two of the toughest yet loving and passionate characters who will take the stage in the Margaret Robin Blowers Auditorium from April 3-6!  Fresh off her electrifying performance as Flotsam in The Little Mermaid, junior Jayla Soler returns to B-P's stage as Rizzo. She's joined by sophomore Anthony Zierak who is moving out of the sound room as a member of our tech crew last year to make his onstage debut. Jayla and Anthony work seamlessly together to bring the ever on-again-off-again relationship of Rizzo and Kenickie to life. Beyond their commitment to their roles, both Jayla and Anthony have helped to craft multiple elements of our show with their infectious smiles and humor. Reserved seating can be purchased online through this link . General admission tickets can be purchased from any member of the drama club, by emailing OttM@bpcsd.org , or at the door.

    Wednesday, Apr 02 2025