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Community to vote on school improvements on Nov. 2

On Thursday, Nov. 2, the BKW community will decide the future of the district when they vote on a proposed $19.8 million in renovations and improvements to its school buildings. BKW will put two proposals before the community on November 2: Proposition #1 – $14.8 million in repair and modernization work primarily in the Elementary School. …

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Need help with the Parent Portal? We have you covered.

Want to keep up with your students grades, attendance, and meal balances? It’s easy with the eSchoolData Parent Portal! Then click on “Parent Portal Registration” below the login window.          That will bring you to the screen below.    Fill in all requested information and click on “Create Account Information.”     …

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BKW switching from SNN to Blackboard for mass notification

  Starting September 1, BKW will use the Blackboard Connect notification system to connect with parents, students, and community members! Blackboard will replace the School News Notifier (SNN) system, and will be used for regular district communications, as well as to alert parents of closings and emergencies. Blackboard can send emails, text messages and make …

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Capital Project Update: Safeguarding your investment

Board hires construction manager, will tour neighboring school The Board of Education has named Sano Rubin of Albany as construction manager to oversee some $19.8 million in proposed improvements to the elementary and secondary schools. “We’re doing everything possible to keep the cost to our local taxpayers low,” said Superintendent Dr. Timothy Mundell. Superintendent Dr. …

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Guidance available for schedule changes Aug. 28 to Sept. 1

Guidance Counselors will be available for students to adjust their schedules from Monday, Aug. 28 to Friday, Sept. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Students will also be able to adjust their schedules after school begins, from Thursday, Sept. 7 to Thursday, Sept. 14.  The last day to add or drop a class will …

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From the principal: New staff, new bell schedule for this year

Dear BKW Parents and Guardians: I trust that you are all enjoying the summer season. It seems like it was just a few weeks ago we were in the midst of winter. Before we realize it winter will be back with us. Therefore, it is important that you get to soak up some sun and …

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‘The time is now’ – Board hears financial, academic reasons for capital project

BKW needs to capitalize on favorable financial conditions to provide better facilities for our students, Superintendent Dr. Timothy Mundell told the BKW Board of Education at its July 31 meeting. After a detailed presentation on how improved building conditions correlate to increased academic performance, Mundell noted that because of BKW’s near-80 percent state-aid ratio, and …

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Bright futures ahead for BKW grads

The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District is honored to have so many thoughtful, dedicated and hard-working students move through its halls and onto the graduation stage. What follows is a list of the 2017 graduates, what their plans are for the fall, and any scholarships and awards they’ve earned: Brad Ableman Bethel University Albert J. Leombruno …

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