July 1, 2009
►Glick vaults his way to state championship win
Josh Glick, a graduate of the Class of 2009, became the first state champion in BKW history when he set a pole vaulting record at the New York State Public High School Athletics Association’s Track and Field Championship June 12 and 13. READ MORE

July 1, 2009
►Start your summer reading
A number of summer reading selections from various teachers are posted here.

Congratulations, Class of 2009! ►Submit your graduation pictures! The BKW Class of 2009 Graduation Ceremony is taking place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at The Egg in downtown Albany. You are invited to submit pictures of your graduates from the ceremony for a slideshow that will appear on this Web site. Download your photos and then e-mail your favorite JPEGs to us here by Friday, July 3. ►View the full list of graduates ►BKW teachers inspire valedictorian Wetterau to persevere Alyssa Wetterau, the Class of 2009’s valedictorian, says it’s easy to grow attached to the BKW community. She will miss that sense of closeness most when she attends Cornell University as a biology major and aspiring veterinarian in the fall. READ MORE ►Co-Salutatorian Sikule headed for pre-med Co-salutatorian David Sikule will literally begin a new academic journey this fall - he will attend  school about 800 miles away. READ MORE ►Willsey gets inspiration to teach from BKW teachers, Career & Tech Co-salutatorian Denise Willsey finds it ironic her academic career began with her teacher trying to kick her out of Kindergarten. "My mom always tells the story of how Mrs. Tambasco tried to ‘kick me out’ of her class and put me in the first grade because I could already read all the books," she says with a laugh. Yet Willsey, 18, says this story marks the first of many instances where BKW teachers inspired her. READ MORE

 

June 24, 2009
► Career and Tech students honored
BKW students were honored by the faculty and administration of the Capital Region Career and Technical School, Schoharie Campus at a ceremony held at the Holiday Inn Express on June 15. READ MORE

June 15, 2009
►View the Regents Exam schedule for this week

June 11, 2009
►Middle/High School building receives prestigious ENERGY STAR
The BKW Middle/High School has received an ENERGY STAR from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, classifying the building as one of the most energy efficient in the nation. READ MORE

June 9, 2009
►Thomas McGurl chosen as High School Principal
The Board of Education has selected Thomas McGurl to serve as principal of BKW High School. McGurl is expected to be officially appointed at the Board of Education meeting taking place at 7 p.m. June 15. READ MORE

June 8, 2009
►District considering energy performance contract
The district is reviewing a proposed energy performance contract that, if enacted, would install different energy-saving technologies in and around district buildings to generate energy and money savings - as well as extra revenue for the district - over the next 15 years. READ MORE

May 27, 2009
►Alumni database back online
The BKW Alumni Association is proud to launch its first ever online alumni database! This database allows BKW alumni to create profiles, share information, network with other grads and search for old classmates. Go to the Alumni Page to get started!

May 13, 2009
►Sixth grade moving to Elementary School during capital project construction
The Board of Education recently voted to temporarily move the 6th grade to Berne Elementary School for the 2009-10 school year in order to alleviate space and safety issues during capital project renovations. READ MORE