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 …
Continue reading “Teacher Appreciation Week: Celebrating Program, Progress, and Potential”
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 …
Continue reading “Our Commitment to Enhancing Operational Efficiencies”
Recently, two senior students from our district were recognized by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD). The purpose of NYS AHPERD is to provide inspiration, professional development, and leadership opportunities for health and physical educators, higher education professionals, and future professionals. To learn more about NYS APHERD …
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The menus for both the elementary and secondary buildings have been updated for the month of May. You can access those menus here. The menus for April can still be accessed.
School districts are in a unique situation when it comes to creating their yearly budgets. Economic cycles and uncertain resource allocations at the state and federal levels make it difficult to find consistency in funding year over year. While many districts navigate a significant gap in funding, they are also determining how to maintain their …
Continue reading “Reserve funds: Why are they important and what’s next for our district?”
If you followed the district’s winter sports season, you knew you were witnessing a historic time for our student-athletes! This year was memorable, and if you think about it, during one calendar year, the 2023-24 girls’ softball team and the 2024-25 boys’ hoops team brought home championship glory to our community. Plus, throw in a …
Our district has worked hard to balance quality education with financial responsibility in this proposed budget. This budget season, BKW is facing an especially difficult financial landscape and is strategically working to maintain services while dealing with rising expenses and declining revenue. In addition, state and federal funding remains unpredictable, and schools continually seek direction …
With over 51 art submissions, two BKW juniors recently placed first and third in the 2025 National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s annual Student Art Exhibition. The student’s art pieces are currently being showcased in an exhibition at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame from April 5 through May 4 …
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