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Basketball Spirit Store; Place your orders!
For those interested in getting your gear to support your favorite BKW hoops team, please visit this link to get started!
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Elementary students make ‘blooming’ connection with high school peers
This fall, fourth-grade elementary students joined forces with Mrs. Kehrer’s Floral Design class. Through that course, elementary students expanded on their recent lesson plans about the structure of plants and animals. Recently, they had been studying the four core functions: survival, growth, reproduction, and behavior. During the Floral Design class, students were provided with an in-depth …
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BKW voters approve $5.142 capital project
Voters of the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District approved a $5.142 million capital project, which is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2026, with 295 in favor and 87 opposed – a margin of 77%. The $5.142 capital project, which will replace the roofs on both the elementary and secondary school buildings, will receive over …
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Important dates to know
BKW families, The district would like to share the following calendar dates for the month of November. Please reach out to your student(s) main office with any questions. Monday, Nov. 10: No school for students (conference day) and capital project vote. As a reminder, the capital project vote will take place on Monday, November 10, …
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Scholastic Book Fair will run from Nov. 12-20; Details here!
The BKW libraries and BKW PTA are excited to share that they will be hosting our Scholastic Book Fair this year from November 12-20. This will be our only Scholastic Book Fair this year. Elementary students will visit the fair during library classes, and secondary students will attend with their English Language Arts (ELA) teachers. …
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BKW Elementary School ranks in ‘Top 10’ in Capital Region
The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School was listed as one of the ‘Top 10’ elementary schools in the Capital Region. Recently, the U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Elementary and Middle School rankings, and the district’s elementary school ranks ninth in this year’s report. As part of its research, U.S. News & World …
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2025-26 Varsity Boys’ Basketball – Schedule Release
The BKW Athletic Department is pleased to announce the finalized schedule for the boys’ varsity basketball program’s 2025-26 season. You can view the complete schedule here.
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District employment opportunities; Stay updated and apply!
The district continues to update its employment page with opportunities ranging from the recent posting for Transportation Supervisor (CDL and PS Endorsement Required) to aide, food service, and teacher positions. We encourage anyone interested in employment opportunities with the district to stay up-to-date and visit our employment page: https://www.bkwschools.org/employment/
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District Update: Important school dates to know
The district would like to share a scheduling reminder for events in late Oct. and November. Please take a moment to review the following dates and times: October 31, 2025: Half Day for students (11:45AM dismissal) Please note that students will receive a bagged lunch on that day. November 10, 2025- No school for students …
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Winter Sports Registration
Winter sports registration is now open. JV and Varsity sports start on 11/17/25. Modified sports start on 11/24/25. Please register here. 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 11/17 @ 8:00 am. Please sign up with alicia.lounsbury@bkwschools.org for a …