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Hitting the right note! BKW musicians perform at Schoharie County Music Festival

During the weekend of March 18-19, a group of 13 Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD student musicians performed at the Schoharie County Music Festival in Duanesburg, N.Y. After months of preparation and practice, they performed admirably with their colleagues from five neighboring districts.  Special recognition goes to the following BKW students: Cadence Grizzard, Amber Chase, Kathryn Joslin, Lincoln Snyder, …

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District Update; Budget conversation for 2023-24 school year

As we approach the budget vote on May 16, the district will provide monthly updates, address community concerns and share updated materials related to the direction of the 2023-24 school year.  Today, we are sharing a presentation that Dr. Mundell presented at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, February 27. This presentation includes details …

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BKW winter athletic teams receive NYSPHSAA recognition

The Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School winter athletic teams were recently recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) as student-scholar teams for the 2022-23 athletic season. According to the NYSPHSAA website, to receive Scholar-Athlete team recognition with a certificate, the team’s average GPA for 75% of the roster must be greater than …

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BKW High School students receive regional honors during SkillsUSA competition

Recently, twenty Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education students showed their in-depth knowledge of the skilled trades and earned medals at the regional SkillsUSA competition Thursday, March 16 in Schenectady, and Albany. Part of that first-place SkillsUSA medal group included BKW junior Sadie Plant for Advertising Design/Digital Media and senior Allyson Bates for Cosmetology. …

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BKW ‘Bulldog Files’ video series set to launch

Beginning this month, the district will introduce new videos as part of its ‘Bulldog Files’ video series. The videos can be found on the district’s YouTube page and will highlight the programs and services, and more importantly, our students as they continue their pathway to learning. Today, we kick-off the series with a video showcasing …

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Tower Gardens aim to bring nutrition and gardening to the BKW campus

Recently, the BKW district received a Grow with Us Grant from the New York Agriculture in the Classroom to obtain three Tower Gardens. The towers will be stationed in various areas of the school campus and are being overseen by the Ag Pals Club (grades 3-5), which is run by Dr. Emmerich and Ms. Keyser. The …

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2023-24 Budget Update; What to know

The perspective from our families, community, students, and staff continues to shape our district’s financial pathway. The 2023-24 budget is also a key indicator of our school community’s values and provides a platform for understanding what matters to our students, families, faculty, and school community. It also serves as a partnership in reviewing and assessing …

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BKW Elementary participating in Read for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region

Beginning prior to the winter break, students in the elementary school building began participating in the Read for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region (RMHC-CR ) program. This year, students will begin this insightful program to strengthen their learning skills and benefit children and families that utilize the RMHC-CR services and support efforts. …

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Elementary Update: Read Across America Week; Feb. 27 through March 3

BKW Elementary Families, Read all about it!! We will be celebrating Read Across America week from Monday, February 27 to Friday, March 3. This week was nationally established to foster a love of reading with all students. As part of our celebration, we have created a document that has a different category of books each …

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BKW Update: Registration for spring sports is now open

Registration for spring sports is now available online. Sign up at BKWschools.org under athletics and athletic registration. Varsity sports will start on Monday, March 13 and modified sports on Tuesday, March 28. A valid physical is needed on file with the nurse. Physicals will be given at school on Monday, March 6. Please sign up …

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