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Reagan Smith earns construction scholarships

BKW Class of 2020 graduate Reagan Smith has received two scholarships from Hudson Valley Community College, where she will continue building her education for a future career as a  construction manager. Reagan has received the $800 Northeastern Subcontractors Association Scholarship and the $500 Sean Anthony Kelleher Memorial Scholarship. Reagan recently completed the Construction/Heavy Equipment program …

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COVID-19/schools update from Superintendent Mundell

Dear BKW families and community, I hope you are all safe and healthy. It has been a whirlwind the past three months. It is important to pause and express our appreciation to all our students, families, community members, and staff for having the grit and focus to make the shift to remote learning, despite digital …

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BKW senior named CR BOCES Schoharie Campus Outstanding Student

A Berne-Knox-Westerlo senior who aspires to a career in construction has been named Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School Schoharie Campus Student of the Year. Reagan Smith was awarded the honor during a virtual BOCES awards ceremony this week. Smith will attend Hudson Valley Community College next year on her way to a career …

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More awards for more students who were Ready to Learn

At the end of each school year, BKW Elementary recognizes students for outstanding effort in their studies by presenting Ready to Learn Awards. While the awards are typically given to one student per grade, the switch to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic this spring brought out the best in elementary learners, leading BKW …

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2020-21 BKW district budget and propositions approved, two incumbents re-elected to school board

BKW school district residents have approved a $23.4 million district budget for the 2020-21 school year by a vote of 838-305. Two other propositions also passed. The vote was held by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the votes were counted tonight, June 16. Two incumbent candidates, Nathan Elble and Kimberly Lovell, were …

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Summer Adventure website goes live July 3

Summer vacation may look a bit different this year, but a new website developed by the Capital Region BOCES in partnership with BKW and area schools will provide eight weeks of activities to keep children engaged all summer long! Starting July 3, visit https://summeradventure.capitalregionboces.org for a week-by-week collection of fun, enriching activities for elementary-age children.  …

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Tyler Goodemote’s record-breaking wrestling career

The BKW athletic department recognizes senior Tyler Goodemote for his record-breaking career as a wrestler. Tyler graduates this year with the following accomplishments: School record holder for career wins at 125 School record holder for career pins  at 87 School record holder for top 3 place finishes at Section 2 Class C/D Tournament – 4 …

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Congrats senior golfer Sean Motschmann

The BKW Athletic Department sends special congratulations to the only senior member of the golf team, Sean Motschmann,  as he graduates on June 24. In his six-year varsity career, Sean accomplished the following: 2015 Recipient of the Ron Connors award. Given to the team member who has demonstrated love and respect for the game of …

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MasterMinds keep streak alive, Larrabee again named All-Star

The BKW MasterMinds team qualified for Section II playoffs again this year, extending their streak to six successful years.  They weren’t able to play in the sectionals due to pandemic-related closures, but their efforts, competition, honors and sectional qualification are nonetheless stellar. “Congratulations to our MasterMinds program,” said coach James Lemire, “and to Paul Larrabee, …

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