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Reagan Smith earns construction scholarships

BKW Class of 2020 graduate Reagan Smith has received two scholarships from Hudson Valley Community College, where she will continue building her education for a future career as a  construction manager. Reagan has received the $800 Northeastern Subcontractors Association Scholarship and the $500 Sean Anthony Kelleher Memorial Scholarship. Reagan recently completed the Construction/Heavy Equipment program …

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More awards for more students who were Ready to Learn

At the end of each school year, BKW Elementary recognizes students for outstanding effort in their studies by presenting Ready to Learn Awards. While the awards are typically given to one student per grade, the switch to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic this spring brought out the best in elementary learners, leading BKW …

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Summer Adventure website goes live July 3

Summer vacation may look a bit different this year, but a new website developed by the Capital Region BOCES in partnership with BKW and area schools will provide eight weeks of activities to keep children engaged all summer long! Starting July 3, visit https://summeradventure.capitalregionboces.org for a week-by-week collection of fun, enriching activities for elementary-age children.  …

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Tyler Goodemote’s record-breaking wrestling career

The BKW athletic department recognizes senior Tyler Goodemote for his record-breaking career as a wrestler. Tyler graduates this year with the following accomplishments: School record holder for career wins at 125 School record holder for career pins  at 87 School record holder for top 3 place finishes at Section 2 Class C/D Tournament – 4 …

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Congrats senior golfer Sean Motschmann

The BKW Athletic Department sends special congratulations to the only senior member of the golf team, Sean Motschmann,  as he graduates on June 24. In his six-year varsity career, Sean accomplished the following: 2015 Recipient of the Ron Connors award. Given to the team member who has demonstrated love and respect for the game of …

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MasterMinds keep streak alive, Larrabee again named All-Star

The BKW MasterMinds team qualified for Section II playoffs again this year, extending their streak to six successful years.  They weren’t able to play in the sectionals due to pandemic-related closures, but their efforts, competition, honors and sectional qualification are nonetheless stellar. “Congratulations to our MasterMinds program,” said coach James Lemire, “and to Paul Larrabee, …

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Health & dental exam requirements

BKW’s school nurses would like to inform our students’ families about important health and dental examination requirements set by the state. June 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, New York State law requires a health examination for all students entering the school district for the first time and when entering Pre-K or K, 1st, 3rd , 5th, 7th …

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Governor signs executive order allowing in-person special education summer programs

On Friday, June 5, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order authorizing schools to provide in-person special education services over the summer. Summer programs for special education students will be offered at BKW on-site from July 6 to August 14 and will be aligned with health and safety protocols. Students who are usually served by …

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Message from Dr. Mundell about graduation, DOH guidance

As Dr. Pitterson communicated in his most recent letter to senior parents, the BKW graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 will be held on June 24, at Jericho Drive-in, at 9 p.m. We have worked closely with the senior class over the past month to gather their thoughts and design a graduation ceremony that …

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