August 24
,2010
► New York wins 'Race to the Top' federal funding
New York is one of the states
selected to receive millions of dollars in new education
grants through the federal Race to the Top program. BKW
officials are now awaiting news on how this money will be
used to help local school districts.
FULL STORY
August
20, 2010
►Giant
community yard sale/BBQ to benefit BKW athletics
In September,
student athletes at the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District
plan to hold one of the largest fundraiser events for BKW
athletics in recent memory.
FULL STORY
August
26, 2010
►Do
you know someone who deserves a Recognition Award?
The Board of Education is now accepting nominations
for the annual Recognition Awards ceremony October 25.
FULL
STORY
August
17, 2010
►Board
goals aim to improve communication, academic excellence
At its August 16 meeting, the Board of Education
finalized a list of short- and long-term goals for the
2010-11 school year and beyond.
FULL STORY
August
12, 2010
►BKW
2010-11 school calendar now available online
VIEW THE CALENDAR [PDF]
The printed
calendar will be mailed to residents by the end of August.
August
12, 2010
►BKW cheerleaders showing school spirit
After a strong performance at the Universal
Cheerleaders Association camp in July, the 2010-11
cheerleading squad is gearing up for what promises to be a
great season.
FULL STORY
August
11, 2010
►Towne
in the driver's seat at BKW bus garage
Denise Towne, who began work as BKW's new
transportation director this summer, is committed to safety,
efficiency and cost savings.
FULL STORY
August 6, 2010
►January
Regents exams back on, but other state tests eliminated due
to state budget cuts
The New York State Education
Department said this week it will not eliminate January 2011
Regents exams, but will continue with plans to do away with
assessments in other subject areas this school year due to
state budget cuts.
FULL STORY
July 29, 2010
►School
officials analyzing state test scores released July 28
Scores released July 28 on this year’s English
and math exams in grades 3-8 showed a sharp decline in proficiency for
districts across the state, including BKW. Although BKW students have shown
steady improvement on the state English Language Arts and
math tests in recent years, a significantly lower percentage
of them achieved proficiency on the 2009-10 exams.
FULL STORY
August 9, 2010
►BKW
alumni dinner dance set for Oct. 2
Get more
information and download the dinner dance registration form
at the
BKW Alumni Page.
