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NHS, NJHS holding school supply drive June 13-23 to help students in need

The BKW National Honor Society & National Junior Honor Society are holding a school supply drive as a not-for-profit service project to help BKW students in need. The honor society students are accepting donations from June 13-23, with distribution of supplies to begin in August. Donated items should be new or gently used and can …

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BKW celebrates, inducts National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society members

BKW Secondary School inducted the 2022-23 National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) members at a May 25 ceremony, and celebrated their achievements and accomplishments. NHS and NJHS are nationally recognized organizations whose membership includes students from across the United States. Students are accepted into NHS and NJHS by having the highest …

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Jacob Detlefsen signs with Cazenovia College, Alexis Wright signs with Delaware Valley University

BKW celebrated outstanding student-athletes Jacob Detlefsen and Alexis Wright today at a DIII college signing ceremony in the high school lobby.  Jacob signed with Cazenovia College for baseball, and Alexis Wright signed with Delaware Valley University for basketball. Both seniors have excelled in athletics for a number of years, inspiring others with their sportsmanship and …

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BKW’s Top Scholars of the Class of 2022

BKW salutes the top scholars of the Class of 2022. Each of these students earned a cumulative GPA of 90% or above. Their grades were calculated from the beginning of grade nine through the third quarter of their senior year. The Class of 2022 valedictorian is Paul Larrabee and the salutatorian is Kimberly Howland. The …

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History and mystery at Cherry Hill

BKW seventh grade students participated in a field trip on May 19 to historic Cherry Hill, located in Albany. Students spent the day exploring the grounds and discussing five generations of an Albany family. Along their guided tour of the premises, students worked with artifacts dating back to 1787. The students also used artifacts and …

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Staff & coaches take on Albany County Sheriff’s Office at June 2 Badges vs. Bulldogs softball game – join us!

BKW staff and coaches will take on the Albany County Sheriff’s Office at a Bulldogs vs. Badges softball game at Thursday, June 2, at 6 p.m. at the school softball field. The rain date is June 9. All are welcome at this fun event, which will also feature concessions, ice cream and a 50/50. Admission …

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Reflections on the school tragedy in Texas

Please see the following message from Dr. Mundell in response to yesterday’ tragic event in Texas. Our counseling and support staff in available to assist students with any social/emotional needs in processing this horrific event. If you need support for your child, please reach out to their counselor or the building principal. May 24, 2022 …

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Students present an awesome Ag Day 2022

BKW’s  high school students tapped their AgriSTEAM knowledge, experience and creative skills to present an awesome Ag Day 2022 for pre-K through 6th grade students. Presenters included current high school students, alumni and district staff, local and regional experts – including those with whom students are interning – and feathered and furry friends of all …

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Residents approve 2022-23 budget, Helderberg Trail building purchase, new school buses, and reelect two to school board

BKW Central School District residents voted 295-108 on May 17, 2022 to approve a $24.69 million district budget for the 2022-23 school year. The approved spending plan totals $24,688,027 and represents a spending increase of 4.29 percent or $1,015,779 over the current year budget and a tax levy decrease of -0.5% or -$53,897. Residents also, …

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Katy Keyser awarded competitive scholarship to attend National Agriculture in the Classroom 2022 Conference

Summer is a time for learning and growing for many educators, including BKW Elementary’s Katy Keyser, who has been awarded a competitive scholarship as a New York educator and will participate in the National Agriculture in the Classroom 2022 Conference from June 28 to July 1, in Saratoga Springs. Keyser, a literacy specialist and English …

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