Registration for winter sports is now open! Students can register at https://bkwschools-ar.rschooltoday.com/ Please note that a Parent Square notification went out to families earlier this week with this information. All potential athletes need a valid physical on file with the school nurse prior to the first day of practice. School physicals will be given on 11/13 @ 8:15 …
The week of Oct. 14-18 marks School Board Appreciation Week! This week, we acknowledge our Board of Education for their commitment to our students, faculty and students. The Board of Education has numerous responsibilities in assisting our district to be our best. Whether that’s behind the scenes offering their service and support, lending a hand …
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What a day for the FFA! Today, the district welcomed the 2024-2025 New York FFA Officer Team to our school campus. The senior officers spent time sharing their backgrounds and how they envision their future pathways in agriculture and beyond. Thank you to the 2024-2025 New York FFA Officer Team for sharing their perspectives and …
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During the summer months, teachers take time to plan and organize for the upcoming school year. This summer, BKW Secondary School teacher Mr. Whitfield participated in an in-person historical program courtesy of the Fort Ticonderoga Teacher Institute from July 13-18 at the original Fort Ticonderoga site. During this week-long experience, located on the shores of …
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Though women constitute between 5 and 6% of the welding industry workforce, an increasing number of young women are pursuing training in the industry at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center. Count BKW senior Ruby Terrell as part of that percentage. She is among approximately 10 students enrolled in the program last …
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Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD is pleased to announce that it will continue to have a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) on our school campus for the 2024-25 school year. On Aug. 29, school officials, joined by various public officials, participated in a press event with Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy and Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple that …
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The following information is for the fall sports season. Please note that late bus transportation will not be provided this year due to budget constraints. Any questions can be forwarded to BKW Athletic Director Tom Galvin at tom.galvin@bkwschools.org. Free School Physicals, Monday, August 26 @ 8 am. HS Health Office. Sign up with Alicia.Lounsbury@bkwschools.org Modified/Varsity Boys …
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At the completion of the 2023-24 school year, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District appointed Karrie Diacetis as Director of Special Education. Ms. Diacetis previously worked at the Center for Disability Services, where she was the principal at the Langan School. As part of her responsibilities at the Langan School, she established, implemented, and monitored financial …
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BKW Families and Caregivers, As a reminder, transportation forms are due by Wednesday, July 31. Please note that forms are ONLY required if there’s a change to your student’s pick up or drop off schedule from your home address for the 2024-25 school year. If a form is not submitted, the transportation office will assume …
For the 2024-25 school year, the district will introduce block scheduling for students in grades 7-12. The scheduling format allows students and teachers to have additional time to focus on programming and curriculum. Beginning on Sept. 4, the school day for all students will begin at 7:45AM. Buses will depart at the conclusion of the …
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