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District introduces online school tax payments; Details here

Interested Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District residents now have the option to make online school tax payments. Please note that payments made through this portal will be assessed a one-time convenience fee (details provided in the link below). Any questions can be shared with the district’s business office. You can contact them by calling (518) 872-5132. …

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8/26: A Message from the Superintendent

Dear BKW Families, As the beginning of the school year quickly approaches, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to all of our returning families and to those who are joining the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District this year. I hope your summer was filled with relaxation and memorable moments and that you are feeling recharged …

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Welcome Back! Important things to know!

BKW Friends and Families, We hope everyone has had a safe and healthy summer break! As the new school year approaches, we would like to share some important items for our students, families, and caregivers to be aware of as we get closer to the 2025-26 school year. We are excited to share that school …

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Back-to-School Supplies (PK-5) for 2025-26 school year

Elementary back-to-school supply lists are now available for the 2025-26 school year. Those lists for grades Pre-K through fifth grade can be found here.  In addition, Bingo Boards are also available for elementary students. Stay up-to-date on your skillsets and get the opportunity to win prizes. Bingo Boards can be accessed here.

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BKW 91st Annual Alumni Association Dinner & Dance; Event details

The BKW 91st Annual Alumni Association Dinner & Dance will be held on Saturday October 4, 2025. This years event will be hosted at Regina’s by 2Shea at the Italian American Community Center (257 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY 12205). Additional information on this year’s event can be found here.

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Building bridges through Ag-venture

BKW students combined summer fun while gaining a better understanding of the impact of agriculture. This week, the Altamont Fairgrounds organized an Ag-venture event that involved students from the district, along with students from the Albany City School District. This inaugural event had something for everyone and created new friendships outside the classroom. Thank you to …

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NYSPHSAA recognizes BKW as a School of Distinction

This month, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD was recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. (NYSPHSAA) as a School of Distinction. To be recognized as a School of Distinction, a school must apply for the honor and have 100% of its varsity teams earn the Scholar-Athlete Team Award during their respective sports …

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BKW Cell Phone Policy

BKW Families, Earlier this year, Gov. Kathy Hochul presented details on a bell-to-bell statewide Distraction-Free Schools policy to restrict cell phone usage in public and charter schools. You can view the official announcement from Gov. Hochul here. This ban goes into effect on August 1, 2025, and requires districts to implement a cell phone policy …

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