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Deputy Stone teaches students about the life of a Sheriff’s Deputy

BKW Pre-Kindergarten students were treated Nov. 6 to “a day in the life of an Albany County Sheriff’s Deputy” presentation by district Student Resource Officer (SRO) Giuseppe Stone. The youngsters learned more about what a sheriff deputy’s job entails other than protecting them and their families. Deputy Stone talked about the various units with the …

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Congratulations to our fifth grade ‘It’s crunch time, New York!’ winners

Congratulations to the fifth graders at BKW Elementary School for being chosen a winner in the “It’s crunch time, New York!” contest and earning $250 toward a FarmOn Victory Garden for the school. The students enjoyed some delicious apples during the 2020 Big Apple Crunch on Oct. 22 outside their school. They challenge us to …

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Kicking bullying to the curb

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and BKW Elementary School is kicking bullying to the curb with this inspired display outside the main office. On Friday, Oct. 23, a team of educators, administrators and staff will bring special anti-bullying lessons to classrooms, capping a series of weekly lessons and as part of year-round teaching of …

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Learning about fire prevention and safety

Many thanks to all of the first responders from Berne, East Berne, Knox and Westerlo for sharing important fire safety information, for your service and for making BKW Elementary’s Fire Prevention Awareness Day a big success! View more photos on our Facebook page.

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Free BKW school meals extended through Dec. 31

Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District families: This letter is to inform you that school meals will be free to all BKW school children through Dec. 31, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced. The extension of the free meal policy is part of an effort to ensure children have access to meals during the COVID-19 pandemic. …

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Order your Dutch Mill Bulbs & help our students be GRRRS!

Attention BKW Elementary families: Our Dutch Mill Bulbs Fall Fundraiser is now live online! Support our positive behavior program (PBIS)! All proceeds will be used to purchase prizes for positive behavior and to bring programs to our students that encourage GRRRS (Good Citizen, Respectful, Responsible, Ready to Learn and Safe). Take a look at the …

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