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Art of Learning; BKW delivers results through an in-depth phonics program

During the 2016-17 school year, elementary administrators and teachers in special education classes, ranging from K-2, introduced a new phonics-based program to students. The program, called Reading Horizons – Discovery, put in place a personalized process to allow special education students to understand the phonetic sounds of words that would enable them to spell, increase …

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BKW fifth graders taking a ‘virtual’ approach to learning

Over the past several weeks, BKW Elementary School fifth grade students have been utilizing virtual reality technology to dive deeper into their coursework. How does it work? Virtual reality allows students to experience a three-dimensional image or environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way.  Currently, students are getting to …

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Hoopin’ For A Cause! ‘Alumni Basketball’ game brings fun and excitement

On Saturday, Jan. 7, friends, family, and alumni joined together for the BKW ‘Alumni Basketball’ event on the high school campus. After a long hiatus, the highly anticipated alumni networking event was back, sold-out, and bigger than ever. This year’s fundraising event raised over $600.00 for the BKW Alumni Association and Athletic Hall of Fame. …

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Honor Roll for First Trimester (Grade 6)

Congratulations to our sixth-grade students who achieved Honor Roll High Honors, Honors, and Honorable Mentions during the first trimester marking period for the 2022-23 school year. High Honors Emma Carey Nicholas Delguidice Brynn Ferguson Max Needham Lillian Perkins Roger Schultz Honors Noelle Ballato Andrew Bates Connor Brundage Paisley Bunt Bryce Dexter Tracy Freer Joseph Galea …

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Did you know? The power of SORA!

**Please note that this content was generously provided by Secondary School Librarian Mrs. Davis.** Did you know that all BKW students have access to ebooks (electronic versions of books) and audiobooks twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week? Meet SORA. SORA is a full-service, digital reading platform that provides students in 53,000 schools and districts …

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BKW Elementary School students get creative for Kenneth’s Army

This month, elementary students in the Art Adventurers club participated in an impactful project to bring awareness to a special organization within our community. After some initial thought and planning, this unique club of 4-6 grade students decided to create something unique to benefit the Kenneth’s Army, Champions for Children organization. As some may know, …

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BKW pre-K students learn while having fun!

Recently, BKW Elementary students learned about the power of magnets during their class activity. Students utilized tools and materials from their Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Ms. Prescott to observe how magnets work on an object. The lesson is part of the New York State Prekindergarten learning standard that uses materials to design and build a device that …

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BKW highlights positive growth in statewide test scores

The definition of success can take many pathways. But, the ability to reach successful solutions comes from the preparation performed in the classroom to facilitate stronger, dedicated and well-rounded students. Recently, the New York State Board of Regents and State Education shared the results of statewide math and English language arts assessment test scores for …

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Know your SRO; Meet BKW’s School Resource Officer Deputy Hughes

Each year, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District partners with the Albany County Sheriff’s Department to create a safe and healthy learning environment for our students, faculty, and staff. As part of that effort, the district works with our School Resource Officer and Albany County Sheriff Deputy Hughes. This marks his second full-time year in the …

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BKW ‘Alumni Basketball’ game returns on January 7th

After a very long hiatus, we are pleased to announce that the BKW ‘Alumni Basketball’ game is back!!  Whether you graduated last year, or more than 50 years ago, we are sure you have fond memories of BKW basketball games.  On Saturday, January 7, we welcome you to attend the game and relive those memories.  Everyone is welcome …

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