As the holiday season approaches, we begin to imagine family gatherings at which we share a hearty feast. For many, this tradition will not be possible. For one reason or another, families find themselves in difficult situations, short on money and short on food. At a time like this, we have the opportunity to show …
Thank you for your service: BKW students honored local veterans and those who serve with a special breakfast on Nov. 12. The Elementary Veterans Day breakfast is an annual event for community veterans. Each year, students in pre-K through 6th grade invite family members to join them for a brunch to thank them for their …
The BKW Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the secondary school cafeteria. The Board may adjourn at 6:30 p.m. to executive session to discuss the employment of an individual, with the public meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Visit the Board of Education webpage for board information and …
The ASSE International Student Exchange Program is looking for host homes for high school students from other countries for the spring semester. Exchange students are 15-18 years old and come from countries including Italy, France, Norway, Denmark, Spain, Germany, Brazil, Thailand and China. Individuals or families interested in learning more can visit ASSE International’s website …
The BKW girls cross country team finished 4th in Section 2 competition on Nov. 4 at Saratoga Spa State Park. Michelle Puzulis finished 4th overall and will advance to the state meet Nov. 16 at SUNY Plattsburgh. Congratulations to all of the runners. Go Bulldogs!
BKW is one of just two school districts in the state to pilot Cyber S.W.A.T., or Safety While Accessing Technology, a grant-funded internet safety program to be led by BKW’s School Resource Officer, Albany County Deputy Sheriff Nathaniel Bray. Deputy Bray will help BKW students learn how to safely navigate online communities, while making positive …
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Classroom, community and cafeteria: Farm to School connects all of these, while children learn and grow. On Oct. 15, BKW class of ‘71 alumnus Joseph Kiefer, a food justice consultant, Farm to School expert, Vermont Food Bank founder, and co-founding partner of Vermont FEED (Food Education Every Day), spoke to faculty and staff at his …
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BKW 6th grade students learned about censorship and showed their passion for reading during Banned Books Week in late September. They learned about literary freedom with Mrs. Keyser in the elementary library, who urged them to “Keep the light on, students!”
BKW senior Brittany Celebucki, who studies welding at the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical School, has been profiled on local television station CBS-6. View the CBS story at: https://cbs6albany.com/community/positively-upstate/positively-upstate-follows-in-her-fathers-footsteps-as-a-welder?fbclid=IwAR1XOqoieSQ0d9w9XPyampaXvnGFXZITQSqPmacFe-N1A2dEhORwMbHtmiw Go Brittany!
Congratulations to BKW senior Reagan Smith on her selection for the 2019 Greenville Volleyball All-Tourney Team. She was named an All-Star after the Oct. 28 tournament.
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