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July 24, 2020: Message from superintendent; reopening survey closed

Dear BKW parents and families, For the past eight weeks the school district’s reopening task force has been meeting on a regular basis for the purpose of considering needs, strategies, and plans for a safe and healthy return to school in September for students, staff, and any community members who must interact with our schools. …

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July 8, 2020: Cuomo sets July 31 deadline for school reopening plans, state decision on reopening coming early August

Governor Andrew Cuomo, at his press briefing today, gave an official timeline for districts to submit school reopening plans and said he will make a decision by early August on whether or not to reopen schools statewide in September. Cuomo said the state will release finalized reopening guidance for school districts on July 13. School …

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Be counted: Respond to the Census

Attention BKW School District residents: Be sure to be counted! Respond to the census online at https://my2020census.gov/ or by phone by calling (844) 330-2020. The U.S. Census has informed BKW that many residents of our towns have not yet participated. Take a few moments to be counted! According to the US Census: It’s quick and …

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Learning about fire prevention and safety

Many thanks to all of the first responders from Berne, East Berne, Knox and Westerlo for sharing important fire safety information, for your service and for making BKW Elementary’s Fire Prevention Awareness Day a big success! View more photos on our Facebook page.

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BKW earns grant to further develop Uhai Trail

BKW has been awarded a $3,000 county grant to research, design and construct educational markers and benches along the Uhai Trail near the school. The award, an Albany County Soil and Water Conservation School Assistance Grant of 2020, was announced recently by county officials. With this grant the school FFA, Builders Club (Mr. Baker, Ms. Lindberg, …

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XC team runs away with wins, great times

Congratulations to the BKW-Middleburgh cross country team on their outstanding effort during their first meet of the season. Tim Jackson (21:04, 1st place), Brian Bagley (21:50, 3rd place) and Aidan Martin (22:48, 4th place) led the boys’ team to victory over Galway, OESJ and Schoharie. Andie Burton (23:32, 2nd place), Katie Fancher (25:25, 3rd place) …

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