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Women gaining greater foothold in construction; BKW junior building her pathway to career

Editor’s note: This article is published with the cooperation of Capital Region BOCES’ Career & Technical Education. The national Women in the Trades initiative, designed to increase the number of women in the skilled trades, is showing promise among this year’s new class of juniors now attending Capital Region BOCES’ Career & Technical Center programs.  …

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National School Bus Safety Week kicks-off with nationwide poster contest

Each year, school districts from across the nation are invited to participate in local and statewide poster campaigns to highlight transportation safety and awareness in the school community. For the 2022-23 school year, the national campaign theme is “Safely Rolling to My Destination.” The 2022-23 National Poster Contest aims to select posters that highlight that …

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BKW graduate created pathway to construction industry through BOCES

Building a foundation for professional growth takes diligence, effort and hard work. Meet Berne-Knox-Westerlo Class of 2020 graduate Reagan Smith. During the 2019-20 school year, Ms. Smith became a graduate of the Construction/Heavy Equipment program on the BOCES Career & Technical School – Schoharie Campus. It’s within that program that she created her own personal …

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October newsletter is here!

BKW Secondary School families, Principal Kane’s October newsletter is ready to view! Check out all of the good, informative news that’s happening on our campus! This month’s newsletter is available to read here. Each month, Principal Kane updates her principal’s page, which is located here. Continue to follow the conversation all of our building news …

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BKW seventh grade students getting into the outdoors

Recently, BKW seventh grade students participated in a field trip to Five Rivers Environmental Education Center. Located in Delmar, NY, this unique and important resource provides today’s students with a perspective on regional wildlife and history. The eco-friendly location allows students to access over ten miles of hiking trails with the ability to learn more …

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BKW golf coach reaches career milestone

For over 30 years, BKW Golf Coach Don Dennis has been a coach, mentor and leader for the district’s golf program. Recently, Mr. Dennis reached the 350 win milestone as a coach. Currently, the boys’ golf team has a record of 5 wins to 8 losses, as they approach the Western Athletic Conference Golf Championship …

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BKW appoints College and Career Readiness coordinator

On Monday, September 26, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Mr. Mark Tidd to the position of College Career Readiness coordinator. In his new role, Mr. Tidd will work to partner with secondary students as they continue to build a positive pathway towards a two-year or four-year college experience, …

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BKW announces Class of 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame induction

The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District will formally recognize the induction of our former students, community members and teams as part of its Class of 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame Class celebration on Friday, Sept. 30. The following program supporters, teams and players will be inducted on September 30, they are as follows: Program Supporters: John …

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Class of 2025 fundraiser – Order your umbrella today!

It’s that time of year and we’re excited to announce some fundraising news for the BKW Class of 2025! Beginning today through Wednesday, Sept. 28, community members can purchase a BKW umbrella to assist the Class of 2025 with their effort to raise funds for future activities and events! These are the large, golf-sized umbrellas …

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Superintendent Message: Welcome back! What’s new and improved for BKW in 2022-23!

BKW Friends and Family: As we continue to prepare our campus buildings and classrooms for the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, we wanted to share some important items prior to the start of the new school year. First of all, we hope that everyone enjoyed their summer break and we are ready to hit …

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