Voters of the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District approved a $24.7 million budget for the 2025-26 school year, with 556 in favor and 234 opposed – a margin of 70%. The $24,737,328 budget for the 2025-26 school year carries a 3.3% tax levy increase, within the district’s assigned tax levy “cap” of 3.3%. A simple majority …

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Students can register at https://bkwschools-ar.rschooltoday.com/  Please note: Varsity teams will start practice 8/18/25. Modified teams will start practice on 8/25/25 or TBA. All potential athletes need a valid physical on file with the school nurse prior to the first day of practice. School physicals will be given on a date TBA. Please contact alicia.lounsbury@bkwschools.org for a physical or …

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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 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 …

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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 …

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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.