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Bulldogs win Sectional opener, will face Galway Friday

In a back and forth affair, the #6 seed BKW Boys Varsity Soccer team defended home field, and beat #11 Canajoharie 4-2 in a Section II Class C opening round game. With the game tied 2-2 in the second half, the Bulldogs kept constant pressure on the visiting Cougars, netting two more goals to win …

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Teachers and parents talk about the importance of the Capital Project vote Nov. 2

Berne-Knox-Westerlo teachers and parents talk about the importance of the upcoming Capital Project vote on November 2nd. “This building is in real need of repair and real need of upgrade,” said Dr. Timothy Mundell, District Superintendent, while talking about the Elementary school. “I just know that the times have changed,” said BKW parent Rebecca Miller. …

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Superintendent: building vote on Nov. 2 an important, exciting opportunity

Dear BKW community, It is good to be back into the school routine. September was a busy month with school opening, many after school activities and open houses. The District has a great deal of energy and it is exciting to watch. The most exciting task before us as a school community is the proposed …

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$1 a month for 64 months: Retiring debt and state aid mean capital project will have low impact on taxes

What if you could transform our schools for only $1 a month? On Thursday, Nov. 2, the BKW community will decide the future of the district when they vote on two propositions that would total $19.8 million in renovations and improvements to its school buildings: Proposition #1 – $14.8 million in repair and modernization work …

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Board of Regents Approve Next Generation Standards for ELA and Mathematics

After years of research and stakeholder input, the New York State Board of Regents recently approved the Next Generation standards for English language arts (ELA) and mathematics. The standards “maintain academic rigor while also introducing more developmentally appropriate expectations and practices,” according to the Board of Regents. The new standards were developed after a two-year review …

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Community to vote on school improvements on Nov. 2

On Thursday, Nov. 2, the BKW community will decide the future of the district when they vote on a proposed $19.8 million in renovations and improvements to its school buildings. BKW will put two proposals before the community on November 2: Proposition #1 – $14.8 million in repair and modernization work primarily in the Elementary School. …

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Need help with the Parent Portal? We have you covered.

Want to keep up with your students grades, attendance, and meal balances? It’s easy with the eSchoolData Parent Portal! If you’re not already signed up, just click this link.  Then click on “Parent Portal Registration” below the login window.          That will bring you to the screen below.    Fill in all …

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BKW switching from SNN to Blackboard for mass notification

  Starting September 1, BKW will use the Blackboard Connect notification system to connect with parents, students, and community members! Blackboard will replace the School News Notifier (SNN) system, and will be used for regular district communications, as well as to alert parents of closings and emergencies. Blackboard can send emails, text messages and make …

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Capital Project Update: Safeguarding your investment

Board hires construction manager, will tour neighboring school The Board of Education has named Sano Rubin of Albany as construction manager to oversee some $19.8 million in proposed improvements to the elementary and secondary schools. “We’re doing everything possible to keep the cost to our local taxpayers low,” said Superintendent Dr. Timothy Mundell. Superintendent Dr. …

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