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Teachers hitting the classroom to benefit their students

During the summer months, teachers take time to plan and organize for the upcoming school year. This summer, BKW Secondary School teacher Mr. Whitfield participated in an in-person historical program courtesy of the Fort Ticonderoga Teacher Institute from July 13-18 at the original Fort Ticonderoga site.  During this week-long experience, located on the shores of …

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9th annual BKW Athletic Hall of Fame announces new class

The BKW Athletic Department is pleased to announce our 9th annual Athletic Hall of Fame class. The honorees will be recognized in the high school auditorium on Friday, September 27 beginning with refreshments at 6:30 PM  and a 7:00 PM ceremony to follow. Admission is free and all are welcome! This year’s class includes: Dave …

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BKW welder sharpening her craft at Capital Region BOCES

Though women constitute between 5 and 6% of the welding industry workforce, an increasing number of young women are pursuing training in the industry at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center. Count BKW senior Ruby Terrell as part of that percentage. She is among approximately 10 students enrolled in the program last …

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School Resource Officer (SRO) program to return to with county assistance

Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD is pleased to announce that it will continue to have a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) on our school campus for the 2024-25 school year. On Aug. 29, school officials, joined by various public officials, participated in a press event with Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy and Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple that …

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District welcomes new transportation supervisor

The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Chase as transportation supervisor. Ms. Chase is a lifelong resident of the area and has been with the district for ten years, specifically working in the district’s business office and as an administrative assistant and dispatcher. In her role, she will be …

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BKW is hiring for 2024-25 school year

The Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD is currently hiring for the 2024-25 school year. Check out the current openings on the district’s employment page, which can be found here: https://www.bkwschools.org/employment/ How to apply for a position at BKW: Applying for a position at BKW is quick and easy! Our district can receive online applications for teacher, administrator, and …

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2024 Fall Sports First Day Practice Schedule

The following information is for the fall sports season. Please note that late bus transportation will not be provided this year due to budget constraints.  Any questions can be forwarded to BKW Athletic Director Tom Galvin at tom.galvin@bkwschools.org. Free School Physicals, Monday, August 26 @ 8 am. HS Health Office. Sign up with Alicia.Lounsbury@bkwschools.org Modified/Varsity Boys …

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BKW seeking candidates for transportation supervisor opening

The Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD is currently seeking candidates for their transportation supervisor opening. This is a supervisory position involving responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the transportation facilities involving a fleet of buses of a school district.  The safety factor is of utmost importance because children are involved.  Consequently, the incumbent at …

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District appoints new Director of Special Education

At the completion of the 2023-24 school year, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District appointed Karrie Diacetis as Director of Special Education. Ms. Diacetis previously worked at the Center for Disability Services, where she was the principal at the Langan School. As part of her responsibilities at the Langan School, she established, implemented, and monitored financial …

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