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 …
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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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.
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 …
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.
Many families face challenges from time to time. BKW is still accepting applications for its Backpack program, which provides weekly assistance to families who are in need of additional food supplies. Food is sent home with students in backpacks. For more information, contact program coordinator Colleen Demuth.
October 18, 2021 Dear BKW families, The administration has been notified that two individuals in the secondary school who were last in school on Oct. 12, one individual in the elementary school who was last in school on Oct. 15, and one district-wide individual who was last in school on Oct. 15 have tested positive …
Students in Michaela Kehrer’s Floral/Landscape Design class at BKW Secondary School recently completed a career-based learning project while creating arrangements for an ARC employee appreciation celebration. Jess Beretz from Farmhouse Floral Design in Middleburgh offered her expertise as a professional floral designer and worked with the students to produce mason jar bouquets while following a …
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BKW’s 7th grade team learned first-hand about their natural surroundings through a field trip experience at the Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center on Oct. 6. The students immersed themselves in an afternoon of hands-on learning and exploration at the center, which is located in Thompson’s Lake State Park near John Boyd Thacher State Park. The …
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Jack Gantos is an award-winning author who’s written books for readers of all ages. He also shares his knowledge and experiences with young people, including BKW students. On Oct. 5, students in grades 5 through 7 met with Gantos to discuss strategies to become inspired to write. During a virtual seminar in the auditorium, the …
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