Dear BKW School community, This is a scary time for all. Not only the Coronavirus, but the daily stock market reports, and economic situations, along with panic at grocery stores, has simply put us all on edge. It is astounding the number of people waiting in lines to check out at stores in the last …
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It was a capital experience with agricultural leaders and producers when 10 members of BKW’s FFA chapter attended the Taste of New York Farm Bureau event in Albany on March 2. Prior to the event, the students had the opportunity to meet with New York State Deputy Secretary of Food and Agriculture Patrick Hooker. Hooker …
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BKW senior Brianna Beisly joined with fellow Career and Technical Education (CTE) students and SkillsUSA members and officials from Capital Region BOCES in Albany on Legislative Advocacy Day on Feb. 26. “I was chosen to represent SkillsUSA as well as Capital Region BOCES,” Brianna said. “I spoke with senators as well as assembly members about …
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BKW has a great team of student support professionals – staff who assist with college and post-graduation planning; personal, interpersonal and social issues; behavioral and mental health concerns; wellness and overall health promotion; and special education services and programs. Thanks to this year’s capital construction project, these professionals and their support staff have a space …
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BKW Elementary students have been big supporters of Albany’s Ronald McDonald House, and this year will be no different. On Friday, Feb. 14, they officially kicked off their Read for Ronald McDonald House 2020 readathon at a special assembly. Until March 16, the students will keep track of time they spend reading for donations to …
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An integral part of FFA is “Doing to Learn.” District II competitions were held Saturday, Feb. 8, in Pine Plains, NY. Four students in BKW’s FFA chapter worked hard to prepare for their CDEs (Career Development Events) and LDEs (Leadership Development Events). From that hard work came great success. Here are their placings: Jr. People …
Why should we drive safely around a school bus? Three BKW second graders gathered in Elementary Principal Annette Landry’s office one February morning to explain why. Our students, William, Addison and William, did a great job! We can all learn from them. Watch the video of the students. And by the way, our school resource …
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Congratulations to BKW junior Zeke Pulliam on scoring 1000 career points in basketball in a Jan. 29 game vs. Canajoharie. Go Bulldogs!
The students gathered in the gym on a sunny school day and sat quietly behind a line of mannequins and bags of medical supplies. By the end of the period, they had learned skills that may help them save a life. On Jan. 29, BKW School Resource Officer Albany County Deputy Sheriff Nathaniel Bray and …
The BKW alumni basketball game was a great success! The competitive and fun game raised over $5,000 for the Becker family to help Lukus in the fight against cancer. Thanks to all for your support.
