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CTE broadens BKW students’ career options

Nathaniel wants to build houses. Carrie wants a career in nursing. Hannah wants to manage IT. How does a school district of roughly 850 students meet the needs of a diverse mix of students? For BKW, it is not practical to offer courses in all of the technical fields its students might pursue. Building classrooms, …

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Special Education Parent Night Oct. 16

BKW Schools will hold a Special Education Parent Information Night at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16 in the Elementary School Library. Jay Arnold, Education Specialist with the parent network of the Capital Region will be the guest speaker. Refreshments will be served Information and resources will be available on special education topics. The district will be …

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Nominate for BOE Recognition Award

Do you know someone who has served BKW Schools with distinction or who has proudly represented BKW in their career or community service? Consider nominating that person for a Board of Education Recognition Award. Each year, the Board of Education holds a recognition ceremony where the board recognizes those individuals who have given outstanding service, …

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Combating bullying in our schools

What is BKW doing to stop bullying? BKW Schools takes bullying seriously. State and federal laws prohibit bullying and require schools to take steps to stop and prevent it. New York’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) specifically addresses all bullying that may interfere with a child’s right to learn in a physically and emotionally …

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A message from our school nurse – watch for Coxsackie Virus

Elementary School Nurse Katie Johnson shares the following to help all BKW students stay healthy: Much like several schools in the Capital Region, we have seen an increase in Coxsackie Virus (Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease) here at BKW. It is often difficult to determine if someone has this virus due to the fact that …

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