Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District is using a new app called ParentSquare for parent/guardian notification emails, texts and app notifications. ParentSquare is a parent engagement tool that will help our schools easily communicate and collaborate with parents.  ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent/guardian, using their preferred email address and phone number as listed in the …

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The Saturday COVID-19 student testing clinics previously offered at BKW have been suspended due to lack of use. Instead, student testing will be offered weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment. If a student experiences COVID-19 symptoms, the student should stay home and the parent may contact the child’s respective nurse to make …

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A team of BKW educators selected by the American Farm Bureau Federation and American Farm Bureau Association for Agriculture to participate in a series of On The Farm STEM Experience webinars and a capstone August conference in Nashville, Tenn., are bringing those experiences and knowledge to campus and curriculum. The program was funded by a …

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Many families face challenges from time to time. BKW is still accepting applications for its Backpack program, which provides weekly assistance to families who are in need of additional food supplies. Food is sent home with students in backpacks. For more information, contact program coordinator Colleen Demuth.

Jack Gantos is an award-winning author who’s written books for readers of all ages. He also shares his knowledge and experiences with young people, including BKW students. On Oct. 5, students in grades 5 through 7 met with Gantos to discuss strategies to become inspired to write. During a virtual seminar in the auditorium, the …

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A reminder for BKW families:  Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, is a Superintendent’s Conference Day and there is no school for students that day. Please also note that on Friday, Oct. 29, there will be an 11:45 a.m. dismissal for the elementary school only. Thank you.

September 28, 2021 Dear BKW Families, As you may have heard in the news lately, supply chain issues are impacting many industries. The foodservice industry has been particularly hard hit. While we are working and planning diligently to ensure our high standards of service will continue, it is likely that there will be more frequent …

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Attention BKW families:  Student drop-off and pick-up is between 7:55 and 8:05 a.m. and 2:30 and 2:45 p.m.  in the parking lot next to the playground for the Elementary School for students in Pre-K through grade 6, and in front of the Secondary School for middle and high school students. A map is posted below. …

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