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 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 29, 2009
►BKW community mourns the loss of Wyatt Spencer
The entire BKW community is deeply saddened by the passing of 7th grader James Wyatt Spencer. We realize this is a difficult time for our students, faculty and staff. Our crisis team is providing support to all students and staff who request it, including opportunities to speak with counselors, and will continue to do so as long as it is needed. Please remind your child that it is important that we acknowledge our grief and sadness, even though it may be painful or confusing. We also encourage you to be aware of how your child is reacting to this tragic news, and to make sure you and your child seek appropriate support if needed.
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May 19, 2009
►Voters approve 2009-10 budget
Residents of the Berne-Knox-Westerlo school district approved the proposed 2009-10 school budget Tuesday by a vote of 499 to161. The $19,791,067 budget carries no increase in the tax levy and a 2.7 percent overall reduction in spending.
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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

May 6, 2009
►School is closed Friday, May 8 and Friday, May 22
Since the district used a significantly low number of snow days this year, school will be CLOSED Friday, May 8 (Junior/Senior Prom day) and Friday, May 22 for the long Memorial Day weekend.

May 6, 2009
►Public hearing on proposed 2009-10 budget set for May 11
If you have questions or comments about the proposed 2009-10 budget, please attend the public hearing set for 7 p.m. Monday, May 11 in the High School auditorium. Until then, please visit the budget Web site here.

May 6, 2009
►Place your orders for the BKWTA Chicken BBQ online
The BKWTA Chicken Barbecue set for May 19 (Budget Vote Day) is now accepting online orders until May 13. ORDER ONLINE HERE!

March 20, 2009
►Author Charles R. Smith Jr. visits BKW Middle School
With a positive message of diversity and talent for combining poetry and photography, award-winning author and poet Charles R. Smith Jr. treated Middle School students with recitation of his poems and a writing workshop.
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February 23, 2009

►7th Grade "Pays It Forward"
Seventh grade students got together earlier this school year to decide on the focus for the "Pay It Forward" project, an initiative designed to get BKW students working together for common causes within the community. The students chose to donate food a local food pantry as well as collect toys for the Hilltown Resource Center. The students will be planning more "Pay It Forward" projects this spring.

February 23, 2009
►7th-graders get a taste of four different careers
Just before the holiday break, students participated in a career day where they heard presentations from four different representatives of various careers. William McGovern Jr., New York State fire investigator (and his canine Braith), Local historian and author Will Osterhout, Physical Therapist Kathleen Ellis and Speech and Language Pathologist Tricia Cleary all discussed their careers with 7th-graders, who then wrote about what they learned in writing assignments.

February 23, 2009
►Sports physicals to be held February 27
Physicals will be held starting at 8:30 a.m. Friday, February 27. Sign up in the health office if you wish to play a spring sport. Your physical must be up to date in order to play. If you have any further questions, contact Mrs. Besha.

February 11, 2009
►District officials meet with legislators on school budget gap
Faced with a possible $1.5 million budget gap for 2009-2010, district officials recently met with legislators from Albany and Schoharie counties to express their concerns about proposed cuts to state education aid. READ MORE

February 9, 2009
►Contribute to the PTA's "Community Cookbook"
This year, the PTA's spring fundraiser will feature a cookbook full of favorite family recipes from homes across the BKW district. You are cordially invited to contribute your favorite family recipe by Friday, Feb. 13. READ MORE ON THE PTA PAGE

January 12, 2009
►These Middle School students have "RESILIENCE"
Congratulations to the following Middle School students who were recognized during the Bulldog Initiative's December program. The  trait for the month of December was "resilience." According to teachers and staff, these students displayed a remarkable amount of resilience:

December 8, 2009
►Middle School students get caught...doing good
Josh VonHaugg is one 13-year-old who does everything in his power to get caught red-handed by his teachers. But Josh isn't bullying, blowing off schoolwork or committing other negative acts that usually grab the swift attention of the teaching staff. Instead, he's treating his classmates with respect, turning in his homework on time and openly encouraging his friends to do the same. And his teachers have definitely noticed. READ MORE

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