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COVID-19 case reporting – Jan. 24, 2022

January 24, 2022 Dear BKW families, The administration has been notified that 14 individuals in the elementary school and 9 individuals in the secondary school tested positive for COVID-19 during the week of Jan. 17-21, 2022. Please note that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other privacy laws restrict us from disclosing …

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Updated BKW COVID-19 protocols for returning to school

BKW families and staff, As you most likely are aware, health and safety guidance from the state and local health departments related to COVID-19 continues to evolve. As always, we remain committed to keeping our students in school, while providing a safe learning environment for all. We also remain committed to providing staff and families …

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COVID-19 case reporting – Jan. 18, 2022

January 18, 2022 Dear BKW families, The administration has been notified that 17 individuals in the elementary school and 27 individuals in the secondary school tested positive for COVID-19 during the week of Jan. 10-14, 2022. Please note that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other privacy laws restrict us from disclosing …

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A strategy for success, with ice cream honors

BKW National Honor Society members Zoey Lounsbury, Lucy Rappaport and Amber Chase met with 6th grade students on Friday, Jan. 7, to share what they’ve learned about being successful in school. They encouraged each of their younger peers to work hard and do their best in all of their classes. Students who achieved honor roll …

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COVID-19 case reporting – Jan. 10, 2022; changing protocols

January 10, 2022 Dear BKW families, The administration has been notified that 24 individuals in the elementary school and 13 individuals in the secondary school tested positive for COVID-19. We continue to work closely with the Albany County Department of Health on contact tracing. The department reaches out to all contacts and advises them concerning …

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Double silver: BKW repeats win in NYS Top Cut Beef Contest

A team of BKW students has again won second place in the state in the high school division of  the Top Cut Beef Contest, this year for their Sweet & Savory Beef Bowl recipe and marketing plan. BKW’s team will receive a $100 prize and banner from the competition, which is presented annually by New …

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Jan. 8 Alumni basketball game canceled

A note from Athletic Director Tom Galvin: The 2022 alumni basketball game planned for Jan. 8 has been canceled due to the pandemic. Hoping for a healthy return in 2023!

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Superintendent’s update on COVID-19 test kits – Jan. 3, 2022

January 3, 2022 Good morning, We were pleased to welcome students and staff back to campus today. Happy new year to all. As has been reported in the media, New York State has made at-home COVID-19 test kits available to schools statewide. These test kits were delivered to our local BOCES over the weekend and …

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BKW schools plan to reopen for in-person instruction on Jan. 3

BKW plans to return to in-person instruction for all of our students on Monday, Jan. 3. We remain committed to keeping the health and safety of our students and staff at the forefront of our decision-making, while also keeping our doors open for in-person learning. Governor Hochul has indicated, in the media, that COVID-19 tests …

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