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Touch the Truck event offers career insights from BKW alum, utility pros

On Friday, June, 10, BKW students in grades K-12 were joined by representatives from National Grid and Middleburgh Telephone for a Touch-a-Truck event. The bus loop was filled with trucks from multiple departments from both companies. Students were able to speak with those who work in these fields daily and discuss safety, a typical work …

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BKW Elementary School celebrates Flag Day

BKW Elementary School students celebrated Flag Day today, June 14, the United States holiday commemorating the date in 1777 when America approved the design of its first national flag – the Stars and Stripes. This included an outdoor ceremony with a march to the school flagpole, recital of the Pledge of Allegiance, patriot songs and …

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The zoo rolls up to BKW Elementary, engaging students in some close-up learning

The zoo came to campus recently, when BKW Elementary’s pre-k and kindergarten students were visited by the Utica Zoomobile.   Through the Zoomobile program, the students learned about animals that exist within their own backyard, as well as those that live in far away places, like the Solomon Islands. The students were able to get a …

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Larrabee named Valedictorian, Howland Salutatorian of Class of 2022

BKW Secondary School is proud to announce its top students of the Class of 2022. Named class Valedictorian is Paul Larrabee, 18, of 355 Filkins Hill Road, East Berne. The class Salutatorian is Kimberly Howland, 18, of 6 Carl Road, Berne. Paul Larrabee – Valedictorian Paul Larrabee, the son of Glenn and Susan Larrabee of …

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Fifth grade fun & lots of learning

On Mrs. Malone’s last day before heading out on leave, and Mrs. Mackey taking over, their 5th grade students hosted the first-ever Student Market. The class created products based on their consumer’s interests, and they then determined their expenses, profits and more. Thanks to our amazing and supportive families buying students the supplies they needed, …

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2022 Senior Awards Night recipients

BKW held its annual Senior Awards Night on June 8 for the Class of 2022. Congratulations everyone! Nelo Afzali PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD Keegan Bailey PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD Luke Boltri BOB, ESTHER & TOM CONKLIN SPORTS MEMORIAL AWARD NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER’S STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Zachary Brink BOB, ESTHER & …

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NHS, NJHS holding school supply drive June 13-23 to help students in need

The BKW National Honor Society & National Junior Honor Society are holding a school supply drive as a not-for-profit service project to help BKW students in need. The honor society students are accepting donations from June 13-23, with distribution of supplies to begin in August. Donated items should be new or gently used and can …

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BKW celebrates, inducts National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society members

BKW Secondary School inducted the 2022-23 National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) members at a May 25 ceremony, and celebrated their achievements and accomplishments. NHS and NJHS are nationally recognized organizations whose membership includes students from across the United States. Students are accepted into NHS and NJHS by having the highest …

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Jacob Detlefsen signs with Cazenovia College, Alexis Wright signs with Delaware Valley University

BKW celebrated outstanding student-athletes Jacob Detlefsen and Alexis Wright today at a DIII college signing ceremony in the high school lobby.  Jacob signed with Cazenovia College for baseball, and Alexis Wright signed with Delaware Valley University for basketball. Both seniors have excelled in athletics for a number of years, inspiring others with their sportsmanship and …

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