Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for a quick answer? We’ve gathered some of the questions Stevens families ask most often and pointed you to the right place.

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Where can I find contact information for playdates, birthday parties or other Stevens families?

Stevens PTA maintains an online Family Directory through Membership Toolkit. Families choose what contact information they would like to share, making it easier for Stevens families to connect outside of school.

You can also review or update your own family information, student information and directory preferences from your Membership Toolkit account.

How do I report an absence or change my child’s pickup plans?

Stevens has school forms for reporting student absences and submitting pickup changes. You’ll find both forms, dismissal information and the school’s parking lot map together on our Attendance & Dismissal page.

How do I get a bus pass for my child?

Bus passes are available through the Stevens Main Office.

Main Office: 518-399-9141 • Ext. 83500

How does Stevens and the BH-BL School District communicate with families?

BH-BL uses ParentSquare for important district and school communications, including announcements, reminders, school closings and delays, and other updates.

Parents and guardians of current BH-BL students are automatically connected using the contact information on file with the district. You can sign in to ParentSquare to manage your account and notification preferences.

Where can I find school lunch menus and meal information?

All BH-BL K–12 students are currently eligible to receive one school breakfast and one school lunch at no charge.

Families can use LINQ Connect to view school menus, add money for additional meals or other items, set spending limits, check balances and review purchases.

Where can I find my child’s teacher or another Stevens staff member?

Our Teachers & Staff page includes current classroom teachers, special-area teachers and key Stevens school contacts, with email links where available.

Where can I find important school and PTA dates?

The Stevens PTA calendar includes PTA meetings, family events, programs, fundraisers and other dates families may want to know. For district holidays, conference days and the complete academic calendar, use the official BH-BL district calendar.

What is the Stevens Building Council?

Each BH-BL school has a Building Council that brings together teachers, administrators, staff and parents as part of the district’s shared decision-making process. The council focuses on issues and ideas that support the quality of education and the school community.

How do I join the Stevens PTA? Do I have to volunteer?

PTA membership is $10 per member and is open to parents, caregivers, teachers, staff and other adults who want to support Stevens students.

No volunteering is required. Joining simply adds your support to the PTA and helps fund the programs, events and extras that make the Stevens experience even better for our students.

How can I volunteer or donate items for Stevens activities?

There are lots of ways to help, and they don’t all involve a big time commitment. Families can volunteer at an event, help with an ongoing school program, contribute supplies or food, or sign up when a specific need comes up.

Our Volunteer & Donation Opportunities page lists what is currently open and what’s coming next.

We’re new to Stevens. Where should we start?

Welcome to Stevens! Our Getting Started page brings together the information and links new families are most likely to need, including school resources, family accounts, communication tools and ways to connect with the Stevens community.

Still Have a Question?

If you’re not sure where to look, reach out to the Stevens PTA and we’ll do our best to point you in the right direction.