November 10, 2008
►PTA Movie Night featuring Kung Fu Panda set for November 14

 

November 4, 2008
►Get your annual flu shot at today's flu vaccination clinic
With influenza season fast approaching, your best recommended defense against this serious disease is an annual vaccination. The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Parent Teacher Association will host a vaccination clinic from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. November 4 in the Elementary School cafeteria.  The cost of one flu shot will be $30, but you may qualify for a FREE flu shot or receive reimbursement from your health insurance company. FIND OUT MORE HERE.
Walk-ins are welcome!
For more information about this event, you can go here, or call 1-866-782-3014.

October 30, 2008
►Participate in BKW's community forum: "Preserving Quality Education in Tough Economic Times"
Economic news is grim these days. But demands for quality education programs that properly prepare our students for college and the workforce continue to grow. As the district prepares to weather the economic storm, how can it preserve the progress it's already made educating students and continue to improve? This and other questions will be discussed at the community forum "Preserving Quality Education in Tough Economic Times" at 7 p.m. Monday, November 3 in the Elementary School Cafeteria. READ MORE

October 21,2008
►Anderson, Schaefers honored with recognition awards
Thanks to Dave and Nancy Schaefer, the BKW Golf Team works on their game at a real golf course for free. And if it weren't for dedicated volunteers like Amy Anderson, BKW students may not see the connection between school and community. For these and many more reasons, Dave and Nancy Schaefer and Amy Anderson were honored Monday night at the annual Board of Education Recognition Awards. READ MORE

October 16, 2008
►Pre-engineering students crack the digital code
BKW High School's pre-engineering class introduces students to the science and skill sets behind working with digital technology. READ MORE

October 8, 2008
►BKW Sports Boosters invites you to support your athlete
Every year, the BKW Sports Booster Club raises funds to support, promote and celebrate the accomplishments of all BKW athletes. The fundraising kicks off Thursday October 9 at the Middle/High School Open House, where the club will be selling merchant cards for $10 . In addition, the Sports Boosters is conducting a "Spirit Sale" of BKW sports shirts, pants, fleeces and more.
GO TO THE SPORTS BOOSTERS WEB SITE TO ORDER

October 3, 2008
►Elementary School briefly evacuated due to odor
Elementary School students and staff were briefly evacuated to the High School this morning after detecting a "burning smell" in the gym. The smell was later confirmed to be paint "burning" due to the heat being turned on for the first time this school year. READ MORE

October 2, 1008
►District mourns the loss of BKW High School student
The entire BKW district community is saddened by the death of Ryan Slingerland, a sophomore at BKW High School. Counseling services have been made available at the High School to help students and staff cope with this terrible loss. We will continue to provide this support as long as necessary. Any parent who has questions or concerns regarding his or her child should feel free to call the High School Office at 872-1482 so they may be directed to the appropriate professional to accommodate their needs.
READ LETTER GOING HOME TO PARENTS

October 1, 2008
►Public Library partners with BKW for reading program
For the next six weeks, the Elementary and Middle/High School public libraries will open their doors to students in the 5th, 6th and 9th grades to gather as their own type of "book club" - with some other fun activities mixed in. READ MORE

September 29, 2008
►It's not too late to sign up for Adult Continuing Education classes!
From weight management to professional voice acting, BKW's adult continuing education program is offering a wealth of learning opportunities to benefit you and your family this fall. Please send in your registration form or phone it in to Noreen Shunney at 872-1293.
COURSE OFFERINGS
REGISTRATION FORM

September 26, 2008
►BKW serving up fresh foods from local farms
All this school year, fruits and vegetables grown on the local farms dotting the Helderberg Hill Town landscape will be clearly labeled and available during school lunch thanks to the district’s partnership with the Schoharie County Farm to School Project, an initiative that enables the district to offer foods grown on local farms to students through the school food service program. READ MORE

September 25, 2008
►Transportation Department finds ways to save
In her recent report to the Board of Education, Transportation Coordinator Krueger outlined a series of changes and initiatives implemented within the department to help spend money more wisely. READ MORE

September 19, 2008
►STAR Rebate checks to be mailed out starting week of Sept. 29
The State Department of Taxation and Finance will begin mailing out 2008 Middle Class STAR Rebate checks to qualifying homeowners the week of Sept. 29.
READ MORE

September 19, 2008
►Maintenance Department reports effects of cost-saving measures
A variety of cost-saving measures as well as town and state partnerships have enabled the BKW Maintenance Department to more wisely spend taxpayer money and utilize energy. One major accomplishment: reducing average fuel consumption in both the Elementary and Middle/High Schools by nearly half since 2000. READ MORE