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District suspends Saturday COVID testing, weekday testing done by appointment

The Saturday COVID-19 student testing clinics previously offered at BKW have been suspended due to lack of use. Instead, student testing will be offered weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment. If a student experiences COVID-19 symptoms, the student should stay home and the parent may contact the child’s respective nurse to make …

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FFA members meet with Agriculture Committee chair, address Farm Bureau

Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, was an impressive day for members of Berne-Knox-Westerlo’s FFA chapter. The students participated in the Albany County Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting, where they met with and presented to Farm Bureau members and spoke with State Senator and Agriculture Committee Chair Michelle Hinchey about issues related to agriculture. In an address to …

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Saluting fall student-athletes during spirit week

BKW Secondary School students and staff concluded their spirit week on Friday, Oct. 22, with a pep rally for all fall sports. Students showed support for their fellow school community members on the courtyard during the last period of the school day. Senior students emceed the event along with guest stars Mr. Galvin and Mr. …

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COVID-19 case reporting – Oct. 27, 2021

October 21, 2021 Dear BKW families, The administration has been notified that two individuals in the elementary school and two individuals in the secondary school have tested positive for COVID-19. We are working closely with the Albany County Department of Health on contact tracing. The Department of Health will reach out to all contacts and advise …

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Educators’ On The Farm STEM Experience sows knowledge, reaps lessons

A team of BKW educators selected by the American Farm Bureau Federation and American Farm Bureau Association for Agriculture to participate in a series of On The Farm STEM Experience webinars and a capstone August conference in Nashville, Tenn., are bringing those experiences and knowledge to campus and curriculum. The program was funded by a …

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Join us for our Homecoming Festival, Oct. 22, 5-7 p.m.

BKW’s first annual Homecoming Festival will be held Friday evening, Oct. 22, from 5-7 p.m., outdoors, in the bus garage parking lot. Join the festivities and celebrate BKW’s sports teams, clubs and alumni before the start of the homecoming football game vs. Cohoes. Contact amber.lluberes@bkwschools.org with any questions.  

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Sign up for winter sports

Winter athletics registration has opened up for the 2021-22 season. The following sports will be offered: Girls Basketball (Varsity, JV, Modified) Boys Basketball (Varsity, JV, Modified) Boys and Girls Bowling (Varsity and Modified) Wrestling (Varsity, JV, Modified) Cheerleading (Varsity, Modified) Boys and Girls Indoor Track (Varsity Only Grades 9-12) Practice begins Nov. 15 for the …

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Batty for books!

It was a science and reading lesson custom-made for Halloween month: BKW first graders recently spent some time learning about bats and other nocturnal animals during their library special with Katy Keyser, literacy specialist and English language arts teacher. “Wearing their bat crowns proudly, they are definitely “batty for books!” Keyser said.

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