Residents will consider two candidates for one seat on the BKW Board of Education. The candidate with the greatest number of votes will fulfill a three-year term. The statements below were submitted by the candidates. The opinions contained within are theirs and may not reflect the opinions of views of BKW School District leaders or …
Dear BKW Community, In light of recent public statements made regarding bullying in the BKW schools, I believe it important to clarify the record and share information with you. First and foremost, our mission each day is to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for all students. As a faculty, staff, and administration we …
Two Berne-Knox-Westerlo students and a teacher were honored at the Capital Region YMCA Outstanding Student and Educator Awards in April. Courtney Sherwin and Morgan Thomas, both seniors, were honored, along with Secondary School English teacher Katyanna Keyser. All three had to fulfill the criteria of demonstrating “leadership and dedication in service to their schools, communities …
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At its meeting on Monday, May 7, the BKW Board of Education approved two resolutions enhancing safety and security in the district. Dr. Mundell provided a brief synopsis of recent issues involving social media and parent access to the schools, and reviewed steps taken over the past several weeks to engage in discussions regarding school …
In April, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Secondary School held its annual Career Fair. There were over 20 local and Capital Region representatives present to talk with, answer questions and show students new and different career opportunities! The representative career field included trades, agriculture, physician’s assistant, law enforcement, conflict resolution, athletic coaching and much more! All students in …
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Dear BKW School Community, As we head into the final days before our annual budget vote, I encourage you to check out our website for all of the recent, and past, news about the great things our students have accomplished, and continue to accomplish. From the stage to the athletic fields, classrooms and community, our …
Matthew Payne won Outstanding Direction for a Video Production and first place in the Film Music Video category at the 2018 Capital Region Media Arts Festival held at Bethlehem High School Friday, April 13th with an evening Awards Ceremony on April 30th. There were 220 works on display from 19 school districts and a total …
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A team of high school students from Albany and Schoharie Counties cooked up a Top 10 finish in the nation in a culinary competition recently in Providence, Rhode Island. The Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School culinary team of Jovan Afzali of Berne-Knox-Westerlo, Devlan Matthews of Schoharie, and Alexia Torres and Katelyn Manchester of …
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Over the weekend, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Concert Band competed in a national music competition held at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL. BKW was awarded a silver medal in their category out of eight other high school bands! The band would like to thank everyone who made it possible for them to travel and compete in this …
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The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Key Club presented the Kiwanis Support Fund with a $200 check to help support the organization. The funds were raised from the Key Club’s Pass It On sale earlier this month. About the Kiwanis Support Fund: The Kiwanis Support Fund for BKW has been established by the Kiwanis Club of the Helderbergs to …
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