Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School senior Matthew Dibble, an Automotive Trades Technology student, is using one of the new automobile lifts installed as part of the renovations and expansion project completed in September. “The new lift is smaller and better fits these vehicles. It’s safer for everyone involved,” said teacher Randy Barber. Dibble plans on either entering …
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The district recently secured a portion of a $150,000 grant from the Albany County Department of Mental Health, Albany County Department of Children, Youth and Families, and the Albany County Executive’s Office to increase its effort to support anti-bullying and youth violence prevention programming. The district will receive a little over $8,000 to support districtwide …
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Congratulations to our sixth grade students for being named to the honor roll for the first trimester. Keep up the good work! Honor Roll
The Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School fall athletic teams were recently recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) as student-scholar teams for the 2024-25 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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On Wednesday, Dec. 4, BKW junior Dayne Coates reached the 1,000-career point mark for the Bulldogs against the Johnstown Central School District. He scored 16 points in the first quarter to achieve this important milestone. “It’s been a relief for me to get to 1,000 points and it’s always been something that I’ve discussed with …
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An informational prekindergarten meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 28 for those families/caregivers interested in learning more about the enrollment process for the 2025-26 school year. Please note that a potential Pre-K applicant must reside in the district and has turned four years old on or before Dec. 1, 2025. Please note that this …
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The Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD announced that its music department has been awarded the Peter R. Marsh Foundation grant. The grant, totaling $1,250, will assist the Secondary School music program in obtaining a new alto saxophone and additional funds to support the transportation of students to community-based concerts for area senior citizens. The purpose of the Middle …
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The opportunity to increase curriculum options for students is always a priority for school districts. At BKW, Agriscience Teacher & FFA Advisor Michaela Kehrer recently accepted two scholarships that will help offset the cost of her professional development and allow her to provide additional classroom lessons, projects, and experiences for students in her agriculture classes. …
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Over the years, studies have shown how food insecurities can significantly impact a student’s academic success and emotional and physical development. In partnership with the Regional Food Bank, the BKW Backpack Program provides our Elementary and Secondary Schools with weekend meals. Throughout the school year, students in this program receive breakfast, lunch, snacks, and bread …
The BKW fall athletics roundup is here! What a fantastic group of student-athletes to represent our district. In highlighting this season, we would like to thank the coaches and volunteers for their time and guidance for our fall athletic teams. Varsity Cheerleading The Helderberg Valley Cheerleaders had a great season! They started the year at …
