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Month: May 2026

  • Students commit to future employers at CTE signing day

    Two BKW seniors officially launched their professional careers at the annual Capital Region BOCES National Signing Day ceremony. Held at the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Albany Campus, the event mirrors the traditional NCAA signing day for high school athletes. Instead of committing to collegiate sports, BKW seniors Vincent D’Agostino and Taylor Klefbeck signed letters…

  • Lendrum, Brink named Class of 2026 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

    The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District is proud to announce the top academic honors for the Class of 2026. Congratulations to Valedictorian Patrick Lendrum and Salutatorian Justin Brink for their outstanding achievements and leadership throughout their high school careers. Valedictorian Patrick Lendrum Patrick Lendrum is recognized for his strong skills in mathematics and hands-on learning. He…

  • Voters approve 2026-27 budget, bus purchase and elect two members to the Board of Education

    Voters of the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District approved the district’s $24,729,966 proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year by a vote of 433 (yes) to 146 (no). The budget has a spending decrease of $-7,362 compared to the current year’s budget and will result in a 3.77% tax levy increase, which is at the district’s…

  • 2026-27 school budget vote: What to know before heading to the polls

    On May 19, Berne-Knox-Westerlo residents will decide on a $24,729,966 proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year. The proposed budget has a spending decrease of $7,362—the result of an expected loss in Foundation Aid in addition to increased insurance and operational costs.  The proposed budget carries a 3.77% tax levy increase, which is equal to…

  • Residents to decide on bus proposition

    As part of the annual school budget vote and Board of Education election on May 19, district residents will consider the purchase of three 28-passenger gasoline buses and one wheelchair accessible gasoline bus. The cost of the buses is not to exceed $430,783 and the district will be reimbursed by the state for approximately 63%…

  • Gabe English achieves rare “Triple Crown” wrestling milestone

    Varsity wrestler Gabe English cemented his legacy as one of New York’s elite athletes by becoming a Triple Crown Winner for the 2026 wrestling season. Gabe is one of only two wrestlers in the state to secure the Triple Crown milestone this year. The Triple Crown is one of the most difficult honors to achieve…

  • Budget basics: BKW residents to vote on budget proposal on May 19

    On May 19, Berne-Knox-Westerlo residents will decide on a $24,729,966 proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year. The proposed budget has a spending decrease of $7,362—the result of an expected loss in Foundation Aid in addition to increased insurance and operational costs.  The proposed budget carries a 3.77% tax levy increase, which is equal to…

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