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  • Lendrum, Brink named Class of 2026 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

    The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District is proud to announce the top academic honors for the Class of 2026. Congratulations to Valedictorian Patrick Lendrum and Salutatorian Justin Brink for their outstanding achievements and leadership throughout their high school careers. Valedictorian Patrick Lendrum Patrick Lendrum is recognized for his strong skills in mathematics and hands-on learning. He…

  • Voters approve 2026-27 budget, bus purchase and elect two members to the Board of Education

    Voters of the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District approved the district’s $24,729,966 proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year by a vote of 433 (yes) to 146 (no). The budget has a spending decrease of $-7,362 compared to the current year’s budget and will result in a 3.77% tax levy increase, which is at the district’s…

  • Gabe English achieves rare “Triple Crown” wrestling milestone

    Varsity wrestler Gabe English cemented his legacy as one of New York’s elite athletes by becoming a Triple Crown Winner for the 2026 wrestling season. Gabe is one of only two wrestlers in the state to secure the Triple Crown milestone this year. The Triple Crown is one of the most difficult honors to achieve…

  • Students solve real world problems with 3D printing innovation

    The low, steady hum of 3D printers in one BKW classroom is the source of solutions to real world problems in the community.  Whether it’s a letter tracer helping a pre-K student learn to write, an adaptive tool assisting a local senior with mobility or a custom concrete stamp, students are engineering useful prototypes. Led…

  • Community quilts reward student literacy efforts

    Seven students participating in the Pick a Reading Partner (PARP) program were awarded special quilts made by members of our community. The program, which encourages students to read daily at home with an adult partner of their choosing, took on a cozy feel as local volunteers crafted and awarded participating readers with warm, handmade quilts.…

  • BKW students earn professional certifications at Capital Region BOCES

    More than 30 Capital Region BOCES students recently earned a professional certification that will help them gain employment. Included in that group were BKW junior John Meacham and senior Matthew Dwyer.  The students in James Bevington’s Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program received Pro-Flex CSST Certification on March 26 after Mike Desseingue of…

  • Fourth graders get into Ag literacy day

    Recently, our fourth-grade students were treated to some literacy fun with our Future Farmers of America (FFA) peers during Agricultural Literacy Week. This annual program allows FFA volunteers to read agricultural-themed books and participate in activities with elementary students. As you can see below, students are having quality time connecting with secondary students while strengthening…

  • BKW students succeeding at SkillsUSA competition

    Recently, forty-five Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education students showed their in-depth knowledge of the skilled trades and earned medals at the regional SkillsUSA competition on Thursday, March 18 at the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education campus in Colonie, NY. The district’s SkillsUSA medal group included a second-place finish for BKW junior Lilianna Hotaling…

  • BKW cheerleading captures Class D title at Section II championships

    For the second year in a row, the BKW cheerleading team captured the Class D title at the Section II championships hosted at Troy High School on February 28. The back-to-back sectional champions continued their winning ways after competing against outstanding cheer programs from Stillwater Central School District, Fort Edward Central School District, Academy of…

  • BKW students participate in Youth Summit

    Last week, BKW students participated in the Northeastern Community Action Partnership’s Youth Summit held at the Albany Capital Center. The purpose of the event was to gather area (Albany County) middle and high school students to encourage them to make healthy choices. At least 1,000 students participated in this year’s event, which brings health-based experts from…

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