Category: Elementary School
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District wide safety plan open for public comment
At its meeting on Monday, July 27, the Board of Education reviewed the district wide safety plan for the 2026-27 school year. This opens a 30-day public comment period before going back to the board for approval on Monday, Aug. 31. Those wishing to make comments can do so by emailing District Clerk Melissa Cable. …
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Elementary school supply lists now available
Table of Contents Pre-K Student Needs Classroom Needs Art Teacher Needs Kindergarten Please label all supplies with your child’s name. Classroom Supplies Art Class Supplies Additional Supplies by Assigned Classroom Grade 1 Grade 2 Art Supplies Mrs. Petti’s Class Only Grade 3 Art Grade 4 General Supplies Classroom Supplies Music and Art Supplies Grade 5…
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Elementary school bingo boards are now available
Bingo! Summer bingo boards for elementary students to complete are available online.
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Fourth graders trace family trees to Ellis Island
What started as a standard field trip turned into an unforgettable, hands-on history lesson for a group of fourth graders. The annual trip to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty serves as the culmination of the year’s social studies curriculum, but this year, the outing became personal for those able to connect with their…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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March menus are now available to view
The elementary and secondary March menus are now available to view. Visit our Food Services page to learn more.
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Pre-K registration details for fall ’26; What to know
If you are interested in registering your child for our Pre-Kindergarten program this fall, please follow the steps below. Step 1. Contact Mrs. Diane Dibble for a registration packet at: diane.dibble@bkwschools.org or (518)8722-2030. Step 2: Gather the necessary documentation: Step 3: Email or drop off the packet and any additional documents from Step 2 to the elementary main office between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on or…
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BKW hitting the right notes at Winter All-County!
Congratulations to our elementary and secondary students for their strong performances at Winter All-County! The district’s elementary chorus singers, middle school band members and senior band members performed Friday, Feb 6th at Cobleskill-Richmondville High School. After five hours of rehearsal, 36 BKW students joined five different school districts to make music and perform for the…