For most, attending summer school is seen as a punishment for not doing well enough to pass a class or classes. But for aspiring cosmetologists, summer school is a requirement — and a fun one at that. At Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School (CTE), students in the cosmetology program are spending a month this …
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BKW Central School is preparing for its next step in advancing the district’s technology following the unexpected announcement that Technology Integration Specialist Lisa Cala Ruud is leaving in late August to become an Assistant Principal at Hudson City Schools. “We are obviously disappointed to lose someone of Mrs. Cala Ruud’s caliber, but we understand her …
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BKW Elementary School will continue The Bulldog Club after school program in the 2018-19 school year. Although the program is open to all k-6 students, spots are limited and fill up quickly. To apply, complete the registration form and return it to the Elementary Main Office as soon as possible. Be sure to note preferred …
Do you want someone other than a parent or adult to be authorized to receive your child from the school bus? If so, please complete and return the form. Click here for the form. Forms are due to the elementary school by Saturday, Sept. 1.
The deadline to complete and return child care forms to the elementary school is Wednesday, Aug. 15. The form identifies one alternative stop for pick up/drop off for child care purposes. Forms were sent home at the end of the school year. Forms received after Aug. 15 will not take effect until after Sept. 15 …
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Beginning this fall, new people and technology will make BKW schools safer for students and staff. The change is part of a joint initiative between BKW and the Albany County Sheriff’s Office. Specifically, BKW will have: Immediate access to emergency personnel by pushing a large orange button on special Motorola radios, A new safety app, …
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At this time, we are working on the fax line in the elementary building. We don’t want to miss your faxes, so please use our fax number for the secondary school office fax at 518-872-2083. We apologize for the inconvenience and will post a notification when the line is working properly.
Dear BKW community, It is good to be back into the school routine. September was a busy month with school opening, many after school activities and open houses. The District has a great deal of energy and it is exciting to watch. The most exciting task before us as a school community is the proposed …
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What if you could transform our schools for only $1 a month? On Thursday, Nov. 2, the BKW community will decide the future of the district when they vote on two propositions that would total $19.8 million in renovations and improvements to its school buildings: Proposition #1 – $14.8 million in repair and modernization work …
After years of research and stakeholder input, the New York State Board of Regents recently approved the Next Generation standards for English language arts (ELA) and mathematics. The standards “maintain academic rigor while also introducing more developmentally appropriate expectations and practices,” according to the Board of Regents. The new standards were developed after a two-year review …
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