Voters of the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District approved a $24.7 million budget for the 2025-26 school year, with 556 in favor and 234 opposed – a margin of 70%. The $24,737,328 budget for the 2025-26 school year carries a 3.3% tax levy increase, within the district’s assigned tax levy “cap” of 3.3%. A simple majority …
We would like to remind our community that the 2025-26 school year budget vote is scheduled for tomorrow, May 20, from 7AM to 9PM in the BKW Elementary cafeteria. Today, we are sharing the online version of the budget newsletter with you as you prepare to vote. You can access the online newsletter here. We …
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This week, elementary students will begin an important project that builds creativity with classroom activities. The district is participating in Blankets of Hope, which donates blankets to homeless shelters. BKW students will be donating 200 blankets to area homeless shelters to not only protect them during colder weather but also share positive messaging. Students will …
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As we near the budget vote, we continue to work behind the scenes to prepare and deliver all the information about the 2025-26 school budget. For several weeks, we have shared information through specific budget-related articles, budget presentations, Board of Education meetings, and the 2025-26 budget newsletter. Today, we are sharing the online version of …
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BKW Community, With great pride and gratitude, I share what so many of us already know—there is truly no greater place to work and learn than here at BKW. Our remarkable students, dedicated and compassionate staff, and supportive families together create an exceptional environment where academic and personal growth flourish. Once again, our district has …
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Students can register at https://bkwschools-ar.rschooltoday.com/ Please note: Varsity teams will start practice 8/18/25. Modified teams will start practice on 8/25/25 or TBA. All potential athletes need a valid physical on file with the school nurse prior to the first day of practice. School physicals will be given on a date TBA. Please contact alicia.lounsbury@bkwschools.org for a physical or …
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State University of New York at Oneonta freshman and former BKW graduate Mackenzie Lawrence secured her first SUNYAC championship in the shot put with a winning throw of 11.68m. Lawrence competed in the SUNYAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships from May 2- 3 at SUNY Cortland. Complete results can be found here.
The 2025-26 budget newsletter is now available to access online. You can find it here. Please note a hardcopy version will be arriving in the mail for district residents in the next week.
The heart of every successful program is a dedicated teacher. As we continue to evolve our programming to prepare students for tomorrow, we celebrate the passionate educators who bring learning to life every day. From the earliest grades through graduation, our teachers guide, inspire, and empower students to grow not only as learners but as …
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The District’s proposed operating budget for the 2025–2026 school year reflects a strategic and fiscally responsible approach, totaling over one million dollars less than the current 2024–2025 budget. Informed by community feedback from the previous budget cycle, district leadership prioritized targeted reductions that preserve the integrity of student programming while continuing to support our mission …
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