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Secondary School calendar remains L-Z, on Wednesday, Dec. 9

BKW Secondary School students and parents/guardians please note: The Secondary School’ s monthly instructional calendar will remain as is when in-person classes resume on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Wednesday will be L to Z.

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School physicals are a go for Dec. 8

Please note that school physicals for BKW students, including those signing up for sports, will still be conducted on Tuesday, December 8, at 12 p.m. at the secondary school. Appointments must be made with the school nurse prior to the physical exam, and students must provide their own transportation to and from school. Please contact …

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Kiwanis, Builders Club, FFA improve Uhai Trail

On November 20, Nelson Kent and Russ Pokorny from the Helderberg Kiwanis Club worked with students in the elementary Builders Club, and their advisors Carey Raymond and Melissa Lindberg, to put up 20 bird houses along the Uhai Trail, which runs behind the school.  Thank you to Mr. Kent for the photos he took that …

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Nov. 16, 2020: Message from the Superintendent about COVID case

Dear BKW students, families and staff, The district learned on Sunday, Nov. 15 that a member of the BKW school community has tested positive for COVID-19. The infected, however, was a Remote Only Learning student and never reported to school in-person, thus never came in contact with other students or staff on school grounds. Please …

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COVID-19 notification, Dec. 2

Dec. 2, 2020 Dear BKW parent/guardian and staff, The administration has been notified that a BKW district employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The person last worked in the district on Nov. 24, 2020. We are currently working closely with the Albany County Department of Health to identify this individual’s contacts within the district. The …

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Oct. 13, 2020: Message from the superintendent about COVID-19 positive case reporting

Dear BKW Community, The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District is committed to as much transparency and information sharing as possible with regard to COVID-19 in our school community. We are in regular contact with the Albany County Department of Health and, in the event of a positive case, will work closely with them to provide all …

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BKW Bulldogs & community unite to help Jody heal

Just before Thanksgiving, Bulldogs of all ages sent their love and well wishes to BKW 8th grader Jody Sisson during Wear Blue for Jody Day at their school. They have also been writing their lessons with blue Jody Strong pencils. Their expressions of love and support are among many shared throughout their school district and …

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Dr. Pitterson’s Nov. 23 message

Secondary School Principal Dr. Mark Pitterson has shared a new message on his Principal’s Page. His message includes reflections about Jody Sisson and his family, and about keeping them in our thoughts this Thanksgiving. 

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Helping children with online learning

To help parents and guardians support their children’s learning at home, the New York State Education Department’s Office of Special Education is sharing the following resources provided by the IRIS Center of Vanderbilt University. The IRIS Center has created the following tip sheets: My child says she doesn’t like online learning. How can I help? …

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Operation We Care thanks Coast Guard recruits, BKW grad

BKW Bulldogs are making a difference; this time for over 80 United States Coast Guard recruits who can not be home for the holidays with their families. During the week of Nov.  16-20, several elementary and middle school students participated in “Operation We Care,” making cards and writing letters full of hopeful messages and caring …

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