On Monday, June 2, the BKW Athletic Department hosted its annual college signing day event to recognize those student-athletes continuing to pursue athletics in college or at a university. This year’s event included remarks from district coaches who shared their wishes for their student-athletes continued success at the next level. “This event is special because …
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Last week, eight BKW students joined nearly 100 Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Those honored come from a cross-section of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, from Criminal Justice to Welding and Metal Fabrication and Culinary Arts & Hospitality Technology to Early Childhood Education. …
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The Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School spring athletic teams were recently recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) as scholar-athlete teams for the 2024-25 athletic season. According to the NYSPHSAA website, to receive Scholar-Athlete team recognition with a certificate, the team’s average GPA for 75% of the roster must be greater than …
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Voters of the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District approved a $24.7 million budget for the 2025-26 school year, with 556 in favor and 234 opposed – a margin of 70%. The $24,737,328 budget for the 2025-26 school year carries a 3.3% tax levy increase, within the district’s assigned tax levy “cap” of 3.3%. A simple majority …
This week, elementary students will begin an important project that builds creativity with classroom activities. The district is participating in Blankets of Hope, which donates blankets to homeless shelters. BKW students will be donating 200 blankets to area homeless shelters to not only protect them during colder weather but also share positive messaging. Students will …
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BKW Community, With great pride and gratitude, I share what so many of us already know—there is truly no greater place to work and learn than here at BKW. Our remarkable students, dedicated and compassionate staff, and supportive families together create an exceptional environment where academic and personal growth flourish. Once again, our district has …
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Students can register at https://bkwschools-ar.rschooltoday.com/ Please note: Varsity teams will start practice 8/18/25. Modified teams will start practice on 8/25/25 or TBA. All potential athletes need a valid physical on file with the school nurse prior to the first day of practice. School physicals will be given on a date TBA. Please contact alicia.lounsbury@bkwschools.org for a physical or …
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State University of New York at Oneonta freshman and former BKW graduate Mackenzie Lawrence secured her first SUNYAC championship in the shot put with a winning throw of 11.68m. Lawrence competed in the SUNYAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships from May 2- 3 at SUNY Cortland. Complete results can be found here.
The 2025-26 budget newsletter is now available to access online. You can find it here. Please note a hardcopy version will be arriving in the mail for district residents in the next week.
The heart of every successful program is a dedicated teacher. As we continue to evolve our programming to prepare students for tomorrow, we celebrate the passionate educators who bring learning to life every day. From the earliest grades through graduation, our teachers guide, inspire, and empower students to grow not only as learners but as …
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