The end of the school year typically brings the start of summer weather but also the closure of high school memories for our graduating students. This week, we are highlighting the Class of 2025 Valedictorian Peyton Del Vecchio and Salutatorian Elise Lendrum. Both students have brought energy and focus to their time in the district …
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Today, students in the district’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) put on their yearly FFA Ag Day for all students. Without a doubt, this is one of the most engaging events on the school campus for students and FFA members alike, featuring presentations that highlight the importance of pollination, as well as conversations with students …
The BKW Athletic Department will be offering free sports physicals for the upcoming fall season. They will take place at the high school on Monday, August 18th at 8 am. Updated physicals are required for athletic participation. Please sign up with Mrs. Lounsbury via email at alica.lounsbury@bkwschools.org
Recently, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo boys’ Class C state championship basketball team was recognized by Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie) for their achievements this season at the New York State Assembly. The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly convenes at the State Capitol in Albany. Below are a …
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On Monday, June 2, the BKW Athletic Department hosted its annual college signing day event to recognize those student-athletes continuing to pursue athletics in college or at a university. This year’s event included remarks from district coaches who shared their wishes for their student-athletes continued success at the next level. “This event is special because …
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Last week, eight BKW students joined nearly 100 Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Those honored come from a cross-section of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, from Criminal Justice to Welding and Metal Fabrication and Culinary Arts & Hospitality Technology to Early Childhood Education. …
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The Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School spring athletic teams were recently recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) as scholar-athlete teams for the 2024-25 athletic season. According to the NYSPHSAA website, to receive Scholar-Athlete team recognition with a certificate, the team’s average GPA for 75% of the roster must be greater than …
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The 2025-26 budget newsletter is now available to access online. You can find it here. Please note a hardcopy version will be arriving in the mail for district residents in the next week.
Recently, two senior students from our district were recognized by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD). The purpose of NYS AHPERD is to provide inspiration, professional development, and leadership opportunities for health and physical educators, higher education professionals, and future professionals. To learn more about NYS APHERD …
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If you followed the district’s winter sports season, you knew you were witnessing a historic time for our student-athletes! This year was memorable, and if you think about it, during one calendar year, the 2023-24 girls’ softball team and the 2024-25 boys’ hoops team brought home championship glory to our community. Plus, throw in a …
