BKW senior Drew Joslin recently completed his certification to become an Eagle Scout as part of his affiliation with the Boys Scouts of America. A member of the organization since first grade, Drew has centered his commitment to his school community through his service and strategies to help others. Mr. Joslin’s Eagle Scout project, which …
As we approach the 2024-25 budget vote, the district would like to include some important dates and items for our school community to consider leading up to the budget vote on Tuesday, May 21. In the coming weeks, we will share information highlighting the Board of Education meeting schedule, live feeds, taped recordings of previous …
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Spring will soon be upon us! Get ready for the upcoming Math March Madness & Pi Day Celebration! What’s Pi Day? Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π. Pi Day is observed on March 14 since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant figures of π. Details for this …
Each year, students in our elementary and secondary schools get to engage with outside visitors looking to add to their current curriculum. That includes employment opportunities through career fairs, author visits (virtual or in-person), and former students who bring their expertise straight into the classroom. Meet 2006 BKW graduate and Environmental Conservation Officer Melissa Burgess …
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Spring sports registration is now open for the 2023-2024 season. JV and Varsity Sports will begin on 3/11/24. Modified sports will begin on 3/25/24. Please contact tom.galvin@bkwschools.org with any questions. Please register at https://bkwschools-ar.rschooltoday.com/home. Students must have a valid physical on file to begin practice. Contact Alicia.Lounsbury@BKWSchools.org to confirm physical status. The following sports will …
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Pre-K Registration opens annually on Thursday, February 15. Applications for the upcoming school year will be accepted on or after this date. Once you have completed the online registration, YOU MUST drop off the required documents listed in Step 2 below to the elementary main office on or after February 15 between 8:30 a.m. and …
The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Sisson as transportation supervisor. Prior to BKW, Mr. Sisson was the Plant Manager for AirLiquide at the GlobalFoundries campus. Ms. Sisson brings over 15 years of managerial experience to his role with the district. He will be responsible for transportation scheduling, safety, …
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On Tuesday, January 23, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District hosted Congressman Paul D. Tonko to welcome his delivery of books to fifth-grade students from the U.S. Library of Congress. The surplus books will be utilized to further enhance our student’s ability to learn, improve reading skillsets, while reinforcing the importance of reading at the elementary level. …
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Each year, we feature students, faculty, and staff to highlight their commitment to being better every day. Today, we focus on a group of students who are lending their musical talent to the music department and its various performances and productions. This special group of musicians is expanding their creative horizons and using their personal …
Today’s students continue to evolve and seek changes to how we view and interpret the ebb and flow of issues in today’s society. Recently, BKW students Henry Gumpper (eighth grade) and Ava Murray (ninth grade) have participated in a leadership program through Capital Region BOCES that provides them with a platform to learn and share …
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