Benton Hall Academy Literacy and Learning

08/21/2026

See you soon! 📚

08/09/2026

07/31/2026

We love our BHA families!

07/30/2026

SURPRISE! Your favorite blue pup pal is bringing a friend to Utica Zoo this Saturday; MISS RACHEL! 💗

Don't miss Bluey's BIG ZOO ADVENTURE this Saturday at Utica Zoo! 🌟

🚌Get a SHUTTLE from MVCC A1 parking lot during the day...our parking lot is on a first-come first-serve basis. Don't worry, MVCC is just down the street! 🚏Check back for specific shuttle time updates!

See event map and other details about this day at uticazoo.org/events

🩵Meet everyone's favorite blue pup pal and Miss Rachel from 10:00am to 3:00pm and enjoy other activities like:

📚BOOK SWAP
🎈Keepy Uppy game for children
🐛Bug Scavenger Hunt on grounds
🦋Butterfly Catcher game
🦘Australian animal keeper talks
📖Bluey Storytimes
🌀Polly’s Concessions with a special Blue treat!

📦Pass the Parcel game is SOLD OUT!

07/30/2026

Great tips!

07/12/2026

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07/10/2026

📚 Introducing the 2026 New York State Literacy Trail!

Dive into 14 picture books at 14 of New York's beautiful state parks and DEC education centers! Each location has partnered with a picture book that highlights the important relationships between children, their communities, and the outdoors.

Find a featured location near you: https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/literacy/

The New York State Literacy Trail is brought to you by New York State Office of Children and Family Services, NY State Parks & Historic Sites, and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

07/10/2026