A virtual trip to the zoo

Students from Ms. Rys's English class volunteered their time during the last week of school to reunite with their "buddies" from Mrs. Tiffany's Second Grade class for one final collaboration for the school year: a "virtual field trip" to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C. The National Zoo's website provides live feeds from a number of webcams stationed in the animal enclosures to enable anyone to view the animals in action anytime. Second grade students used the library computers to get online and view different animals in their zoo habitats, then read about the animals with their 9th grade buddies.

August 20, 2010
►Giant community yard sale/BBQ to benefit BKW athletics
In September, student athletes at the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District plan to hold one of the largest fundraiser events for BKW athletics in recent memory.
FULL STORY

August 12, 2010
►BKW 2010-11 school calendar now available online
VIEW THE CALENDAR [PDF]
The printed calendar will be mailed to residents by the end of August.

August 11, 2010

►Towne in the driver's seat at BKW bus garage
Denise Towne, who began work as BKW's new transportation director this summer, is committed to safety, efficiency and cost savings. FULL STORY

August 6, 2010

►January Regents exams back on, but other state tests eliminated due to state budget cuts
The New York State Education Department said this week it will not eliminate January 2011 Regents exams, but will continue with plans to do away with assessments in other subject areas this school year due to state budget cuts.
FULL STORY

July 23, 2010
►State test results to reflect newly adopted scoring procedures
As part of a comprehensive effort to raise student achievement, the State Education Department is applying more stringent grading procedures to the grades 3-8 English and math exams. Consequently, SED officials are cautioning that many school districts could see a dip in the number of students scoring in levels that indicate proficiency starting with the exams administered this past May. FULL STORY
 

July 22, 2010
►Sports physicals scheduled for August 20
Attention BKW athletes: If you plan on playing a sport this coming school year, you are welcome to receive your requires sports physical on Friday, August 20. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, contact Nurse Joyce Besha at 872-1482 ext. 226.

July 20, 2010
►Community helps to shape district goals
On the evening of July 13, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District Board of Education hosted a goal-setting discussion with community stakeholders to address the challenges and opportunities the district faces over the next few years.

Read the full story and view the report on the goal-setting discussions. 

July 12, 2010
►Author Nancy Forster visits BKW
Author recalls experiences in foreign diplomacy with husband Clifton Forster. FULL STORY

July 6, 2010
►Sikule, Anderson to lead school board
The Board of Education re-elected Maureen Sikule as Board president and named Carolyn Anderson vice-president for the 2010-11 school year at its reorganizational meeting July 6. FULL STORY
 

July 2, 2010
►Summer reading lists for grades 9-12 available
Please read over the summer reading list here. [PDF]

June 25, 2010
►Yearbooks for sale
There are 25 yearbooks still for sale at $54 each. They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested, please contact the Secondary School office at 872-1842.

June 2, 2010

►Budget exit survey results show split opinions
The exit survey conducted during the budget vote May 18 shows respondents nearly split on topics such as the proposed cuts and tax levy increase.
READ THE REPORT (PDF)

May 24, 2010
►BKW student Xena Pulliam is Tech Valley High School's Student of the Month. View Xena's profile at techvalleyhigh.org.

► What do you expect from the people involved in your school?
The MS/HS Shared Decision Making Team needs your help. We are looking for your input regarding your expectations for the principal, teachers, non-teaching staff, coaches, parents and students. Your submission is confidential. The information you provide will be used to direct the team's future efforts. That is why your input is so important. Without it, we cannot determine if we are effectively representing your expectations. Please take the time to email us at mshssdm@bkwcsd.k12.ny.us. You may include your thoughts and expectations of any and all of the groups mentioned above. Please submit this information no later than March 31. This invitation is open to all community members, students, faculty, parents and staff. We look forward to hearing from you.