They’ve taken their home technology from toy making to protecting lives. A BKW fifth-grade student and his family have teamed up to help local hospital workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by using their 3-D printers to create face shields. Joaquin and his dad, Mark, connected with a group at the University of Albany after learning …
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BKW offers Internet hotspot points for families BKW Schools have set up several hotspot points located around the school district to assist families with internet access. They are: Westerlo Town Park Green Acres Berne Senior Center Knox Town Highway Garage Old East Berne Fire Department (across from Dollar General) 1. Schools district vehicles will park …
April 24 update: Scholarships available for child care for essential workers New York State is using a portion of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds to provide child care to income eligible essential workers at no cost. Essential workers who must work outside of the home and who are …
It was a capital experience with agricultural leaders and producers when 10 members of BKW’s FFA chapter attended the Taste of New York Farm Bureau event in Albany on March 2. Prior to the event, the students had the opportunity to meet with New York State Deputy Secretary of Food and Agriculture Patrick Hooker. Hooker …
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BKW senior Brianna Beisly joined with fellow Career and Technical Education (CTE) students and SkillsUSA members and officials from Capital Region BOCES in Albany on Legislative Advocacy Day on Feb. 26. “I was chosen to represent SkillsUSA as well as Capital Region BOCES,” Brianna said. “I spoke with senators as well as assembly members about …
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BKW has a great team of student support professionals – staff who assist with college and post-graduation planning; personal, interpersonal and social issues; behavioral and mental health concerns; wellness and overall health promotion; and special education services and programs. Thanks to this year’s capital construction project, these professionals and their support staff have a space …
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BKW Elementary students have been big supporters of Albany’s Ronald McDonald House, and this year will be no different. On Friday, Feb. 14, they officially kicked off their Read for Ronald McDonald House 2020 readathon at a special assembly. Until March 16, the students will keep track of time they spend reading for donations to …
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An integral part of FFA is “Doing to Learn.” District II competitions were held Saturday, Feb. 8, in Pine Plains, NY. Four students in BKW’s FFA chapter worked hard to prepare for their CDEs (Career Development Events) and LDEs (Leadership Development Events). From that hard work came great success. Here are their placings: Jr. People …
Why should we drive safely around a school bus? Three BKW second graders gathered in Elementary Principal Annette Landry’s office one February morning to explain why. Our students, William, Addison and William, did a great job! We can all learn from them. Watch the video of the students. And by the way, our school resource …
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Congratulations to BKW junior Zeke Pulliam on scoring 1000 career points in basketball in a Jan. 29 game vs. Canajoharie. Go Bulldogs!
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