What is BKW doing to stop bullying? BKW Schools takes bullying seriously. State and federal laws prohibit bullying and require schools to take steps to stop and prevent it. New York’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) specifically addresses all bullying that may interfere with a child’s right to learn in a physically and emotionally …
Visitors to BKW Schools will find an unfamiliar, but reassuring person walking our halls—our new school resource officer Albany County Deputy Sheriff Nate Bray. Deputy Bray began on the first day of school this year. His role is three-fold. He mediates student and family issues, educates students on drug and alcohol awareness and bullying, and …
August 7, 2018 Dear BKW Parents and Guardians: The summer break is quickly slipping by and in a few short weeks the staff of BKW Secondary School will once again be welcoming the return of our students. I hope that both you and your children have gotten some time to rest. We have been busy …
Attention 2018 Seniors! Make up photo sessions have been scheduled for August 13th and 14th in the secondary school. Please call the main office at 518-872-1482 for more information!
For most, attending summer school is seen as a punishment for not doing well enough to pass a class or classes. But for aspiring cosmetologists, summer school is a requirement — and a fun one at that. At Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School (CTE), students in the cosmetology program are spending a month this …
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BKW Central School is preparing for its next step in advancing the district’s technology following the unexpected announcement that Technology Integration Specialist Lisa Cala Ruud is leaving in late August to become an Assistant Principal at Hudson City Schools. “We are obviously disappointed to lose someone of Mrs. Cala Ruud’s caliber, but we understand her …
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At this time, we are working on the fax line in the elementary building. We don’t want to miss your faxes, so please use our fax number for the secondary school office fax at 518-872-2083. We apologize for the inconvenience and will post a notification when the line is working properly.
Attention Berne-Knox-Westerlo Secondary School students! Physicals for spring sports will be held Thursday, February 15th starting at 9:00 a.m. in the High School Nurses’ Office. Physicals are also open to all students for working papers, 7th and 10th grade physicals, and New Student Physicals. To sign up, head to the Nurses’ Office, call 518-872-1482, or …
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This month, former Berne-Knox-Westerlo Boys Varsity Soccer Coach Jim Gillis was named the newest member of the New York State Boys Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame. Mr. Gillis coached the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Boys Varsity Soccer Team for 22 years, totaling 202 wins and five league championships during his tenure. He also served as the Section 2 …
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In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, BKW students, teachers, and staff held a “Pink-Out BKW” sponsored by the High School Student Senate.
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