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District menus have been updated for May
The menus for both the elementary and secondary buildings have been updated for the month of May. You can access those menus here. The menus for April can still be accessed.
The menus for both the elementary and secondary buildings have been updated for the month of May. You can access those menus here. The menus for April can still be accessed.
School districts are in a unique situation when it comes to creating their yearly budgets. Economic cycles and uncertain resource allocations at the state and federal levels make it difficult to find consistency in funding year over year. While many districts navigate a significant gap in funding, they are also determining how to maintain their …
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If you followed the district’s winter sports season, you knew you were witnessing a historic time for our student-athletes! This year was memorable, and if you think about it, during one calendar year, the 2023-24 girls’ softball team and the 2024-25 boys’ hoops team brought home championship glory to our community. Plus, throw in a …
Our district has worked hard to balance quality education with financial responsibility in this proposed budget. This budget season, BKW is facing an especially difficult financial landscape and is strategically working to maintain services while dealing with rising expenses and declining revenue. In addition, state and federal funding remains unpredictable, and schools continually seek direction …
With over 51 art submissions, two BKW juniors recently placed first and third in the 2025 National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s annual Student Art Exhibition. The student’s art pieces are currently being showcased in an exhibition at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame from April 5 through May 4 …
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Currently, the district has not used all of its emergency/snow days for the school year. The District is preparing to give back two days to the school calendar in the coming weeks. Please note that spring weather and other situations can change how these days are distributed back to our school community. As it stands …
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At BKW, we are committed to the success of every student and strive to support all learners on their individual educational journeys. April marks World Autism Month, with April 2nd recognized globally as World Autism Awareness Day. In honor of this, we are sharing valuable resources to help keep our school community informed, engaged, and …
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This week, the BKW PTA is delivering a planetarium courtesy of the Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci) for elementary students from April 7-9. BKW fundraising efforts from this year enabled the portable planetarium to be onsite, allowing students to learn about the universe. The “spacey” opportunity also connects with the elementary building’s Pick A …
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Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD is not alone in facing rising costs as it plans its proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year. Like many regional/statewide districts, we are identifying how expenses will play a role in its final budget proposal that will go before voters on Tuesday, May 20. Superintendent Bonnie Kane shared, “Like many districts, rising …
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Congratulations to BKW high school students Ryan Smith and Nicholas Quay for placing third in the Titan Business Championship! The BKW juniors participated in a competitive field that included four high schools, 101 students, and 36 teams. According to the Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York’s website, the JA Titan is a simulation-based program in …
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