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Women gaining greater foothold in construction; BKW junior building her pathway to career

Editor’s note: This article is published with the cooperation of Capital Region BOCES’ Career & Technical Education. The national Women in the Trades initiative, designed to increase the number of women in the skilled trades, is showing promise among this year’s new class of juniors now attending Capital Region BOCES’ Career & Technical Center programs.  …

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Safe Travels; A Q&A with Director of Pupil Transportation Ms. Santadrea

School Bus Safety Week might have concluded last week, but the traffic safety message is a year-round endeavor. To make that point clear, we have included a wrap-up interview with BKW’s Director of Pupil Transportation Ms. Santadrea. Learn how she works with school administrators, local law enforcement officials, and our community, to keep students safe …

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BKW recognizes board members during School Board Recognition Week

During the week of Oct. 17-21, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District recognizes the impact of its board members as part of School Board Recognition Week. Each year, we continue to highlight the contributions of our board members, as they work to provide our students — and our district — with the tools and opportunities to …

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National School Bus Safety Week kicks-off with nationwide poster contest

Each year, school districts from across the nation are invited to participate in local and statewide poster campaigns to highlight transportation safety and awareness in the school community. For the 2022-23 school year, the national campaign theme is “Safely Rolling to My Destination.” The 2022-23 National Poster Contest aims to select posters that highlight that …

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BKW graduate created pathway to construction industry through BOCES

Building a foundation for professional growth takes diligence, effort and hard work. Meet Berne-Knox-Westerlo Class of 2020 graduate Reagan Smith. During the 2019-20 school year, Ms. Smith became a graduate of the Construction/Heavy Equipment program on the BOCES Career & Technical School – Schoharie Campus. It’s within that program that she created her own personal …

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October newsletter is here!

BKW Secondary School families, Principal Kane’s October newsletter is ready to view! Check out all of the good, informative news that’s happening on our campus! This month’s newsletter is available to read here. Each month, Principal Kane updates her principal’s page, which is located here. Continue to follow the conversation all of our building news …

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BKW seventh grade students getting into the outdoors

Recently, BKW seventh grade students participated in a field trip to Five Rivers Environmental Education Center. Located in Delmar, NY, this unique and important resource provides today’s students with a perspective on regional wildlife and history. The eco-friendly location allows students to access over ten miles of hiking trails with the ability to learn more …

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BKW golf coach reaches career milestone

For over 30 years, BKW Golf Coach Don Dennis has been a coach, mentor and leader for the district’s golf program. Recently, Mr. Dennis reached the 350 win milestone as a coach. Currently, the boys’ golf team has a record of 5 wins to 8 losses, as they approach the Western Athletic Conference Golf Championship …

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