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Lendrum, Brink named Class of 2026 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District is proud to announce the top academic honors for the Class of 2026. Congratulations to Valedictorian Patrick Lendrum and Salutatorian Justin Brink for their outstanding achievements and leadership throughout their high school careers. Valedictorian Patrick Lendrum Patrick Lendrum is recognized for his strong skills in mathematics and hands-on learning. He…
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Voters approve 2026-27 budget, bus purchase and elect two members to the Board of Education
Voters of the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District approved the district’s $24,729,966 proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year by a vote of 433 (yes) to 146 (no). The budget has a spending decrease of $-7,362 compared to the current year’s budget and will result in a 3.77% tax levy increase, which is at the district’s…
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2026-27 school budget vote: What to know before heading to the polls
On May 19, Berne-Knox-Westerlo residents will decide on a $24,729,966 proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year. The proposed budget has a spending decrease of $7,362—the result of an expected loss in Foundation Aid in addition to increased insurance and operational costs. The proposed budget carries a 3.77% tax levy increase, which is equal to…
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Residents to decide on bus proposition
As part of the annual school budget vote and Board of Education election on May 19, district residents will consider the purchase of three 28-passenger gasoline buses and one wheelchair accessible gasoline bus. The cost of the buses is not to exceed $430,783 and the district will be reimbursed by the state for approximately 63%…
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Gabe English achieves rare “Triple Crown” wrestling milestone
Varsity wrestler Gabe English cemented his legacy as one of New York’s elite athletes by becoming a Triple Crown Winner for the 2026 wrestling season. Gabe is one of only two wrestlers in the state to secure the Triple Crown milestone this year. The Triple Crown is one of the most difficult honors to achieve…
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Budget basics: BKW residents to vote on budget proposal on May 19
On May 19, Berne-Knox-Westerlo residents will decide on a $24,729,966 proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year. The proposed budget has a spending decrease of $7,362—the result of an expected loss in Foundation Aid in addition to increased insurance and operational costs. The proposed budget carries a 3.77% tax levy increase, which is equal to…
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Students solve real world problems with 3D printing innovation
The low, steady hum of 3D printers in one BKW classroom is the source of solutions to real world problems in the community. Whether it’s a letter tracer helping a pre-K student learn to write, an adaptive tool assisting a local senior with mobility or a custom concrete stamp, students are engineering useful prototypes. Led…
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Community quilts reward student literacy efforts
Seven students participating in the Pick a Reading Partner (PARP) program were awarded special quilts made by members of our community. The program, which encourages students to read daily at home with an adult partner of their choosing, took on a cozy feel as local volunteers crafted and awarded participating readers with warm, handmade quilts.…
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Board of Education adopts proposed 2026-27 budget
At its April 20 meeting, the BKW Board of Education adopted a proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year. District residents will decide on the proposed $24,729,966 budget on Tuesday, May 19. In addition to the proposed budget, residents will also vote on the purchase of four gasoline buses and elect two members to the…
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Absentee and early mail ballots available for budget vote
On May 19, BKW residents will vote on the 2026-27 proposed budget, a bus proposition and elect two members to the Board of Education. Absentee and early mail ballot applications are now available for the vote. Voters who wish to vote by absentee or early mail ballot are required to complete applications to receive ballots.…
