Recently, twenty Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education students showed their in-depth knowledge of the skilled trades and earned medals at the regional SkillsUSA competition Thursday, March 16 in Schenectady, and Albany. Part of that first-place SkillsUSA medal group included BKW junior Sadie Plant for Advertising Design/Digital Media and senior Allyson Bates for Cosmetology. …

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Registration for spring sports is now available online. Sign up at BKWschools.org under athletics and athletic registration. Varsity sports will start on Monday, March 13 and modified sports on Tuesday, March 28. A valid physical is needed on file with the nurse. Physicals will be given at school on Monday, March 6. Please sign up …

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Recently, Berne-Knox-Westerlo  High School senior Kaylee Duncan was taking measurements of a “crime scene” on the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education enter – Schoharie Campus. Duncan, an aspiring defense attorney, is in her second year of the Criminal Justice program at Capital Region BOCES, which prepares students for careers in law – whether …

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Each year, the area’s local NBC affiliate, NewsChannel 13, receives submissions from its viewership for its Top Teacher recognition series. This month, BKW Agriscience Teacher & FFA Advisor Michaela Kehrer has been selected as a ‘Top Teacher’ as part of the news channel’s program to highlight the impactful work being accomplished in today’s classroom. The …

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Each year, the month of January is utilized as a platform to recognize the importance of mentorship. Whether in a classroom, through athletics or club activities, or by lending time for conversation – students can benefit from a mentor. Within a school district, that’s a strong reminder of the positive work being done by engaging …

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Each school year, districts across New York state share important notifications related to students’ ability to understand and appropriately use technology platforms, such as social media. With technology playing a larger role in our daily lives, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District would like to provide some areas on which to concentrate for the safe use of …

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