Editor’s note: This article is published with the cooperation of Capital Region BOCES’ Career & Technical Education. The national Women in the Trades initiative, designed to increase the number of women in the skilled trades, is showing promise among this year’s new class of juniors now attending Capital Region BOCES’ Career & Technical Center programs. …
School Bus Safety Week might have concluded last week, but the traffic safety message is a year-round endeavor. To make that point clear, we have included a wrap-up interview with BKW’s Director of Pupil Transportation Ms. Santadrea. Learn how she works with school administrators, local law enforcement officials, and our community, to keep students safe …
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During the week of Oct. 17-21, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District recognizes the impact of its board members as part of School Board Recognition Week. Each year, we continue to highlight the contributions of our board members, as they work to provide our students — and our district — with the tools and opportunities to …
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Each year, school districts from across the nation are invited to participate in local and statewide poster campaigns to highlight transportation safety and awareness in the school community. For the 2022-23 school year, the national campaign theme is “Safely Rolling to My Destination.” The 2022-23 National Poster Contest aims to select posters that highlight that …
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Building a foundation for professional growth takes diligence, effort and hard work. Meet Berne-Knox-Westerlo Class of 2020 graduate Reagan Smith. During the 2019-20 school year, Ms. Smith became a graduate of the Construction/Heavy Equipment program on the BOCES Career & Technical School – Schoharie Campus. It’s within that program that she created her own personal …
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Recently, BKW seventh grade students participated in a field trip to Five Rivers Environmental Education Center. Located in Delmar, NY, this unique and important resource provides today’s students with a perspective on regional wildlife and history. The eco-friendly location allows students to access over ten miles of hiking trails with the ability to learn more …
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For over 30 years, BKW Golf Coach Don Dennis has been a coach, mentor and leader for the district’s golf program. Recently, Mr. Dennis reached the 350 win milestone as a coach. Currently, the boys’ golf team has a record of 5 wins to 8 losses, as they approach the Western Athletic Conference Golf Championship …
On Monday, September 26, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Mr. Mark Tidd to the position of College Career Readiness coordinator. In his new role, Mr. Tidd will work to partner with secondary students as they continue to build a positive pathway towards a two-year or four-year college experience, …
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The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District will formally recognize the induction of our former students, community members and teams as part of its Class of 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame Class celebration on Friday, Sept. 30. The following program supporters, teams and players will be inducted on September 30, they are as follows: Program Supporters: John …
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BKW Friends and Family: As we continue to prepare our campus buildings and classrooms for the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, we wanted to share some important items prior to the start of the new school year. First of all, we hope that everyone enjoyed their summer break and we are ready to hit …
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