Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, was an impressive day for members of Berne-Knox-Westerlo’s FFA chapter. The students participated in the Albany County Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting, where they met with and presented to Farm Bureau members and spoke with State Senator and Agriculture Committee Chair Michelle Hinchey about issues related to agriculture. In an address to …

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BKW Secondary School students and staff concluded their spirit week on Friday, Oct. 22, with a pep rally for all fall sports. Students showed support for their fellow school community members on the courtyard during the last period of the school day. Senior students emceed the event along with guest stars Mr. Galvin and Mr. …

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Winter athletics registration has opened up for the 2021-22 season. The following sports will be offered: Girls Basketball (Varsity, JV, Modified) Boys Basketball (Varsity, JV, Modified) Boys and Girls Bowling (Varsity and Modified) Wrestling (Varsity, JV, Modified) Cheerleading (Varsity, Modified) Boys and Girls Indoor Track (Varsity Only Grades 9-12) Practice begins Nov. 15 for the …

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Students in Michaela Kehrer’s Floral/Landscape Design class at BKW Secondary School recently completed a career-based learning project while creating arrangements for an ARC employee appreciation celebration. Jess Beretz from Farmhouse Floral Design in Middleburgh offered her expertise as a professional floral designer and worked with the students to produce mason jar bouquets while following a …

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