The week of Oct. 14-18 marks School Board Appreciation Week! This week, we acknowledge our Board of Education for their commitment to our students, faculty and students. The Board of Education has numerous responsibilities in assisting our district to be our best. Whether that’s behind the scenes offering their service and support, lending a hand …
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Recently, students at the elementary level received a welcome surprise from our community partners at GNH Lumber & Home. Elementary students sharpened their carpentry skillsets while receiving hands-on coaching to build their personal toolboxes. Not only was this a constructive project, but it allowed students to interact with GNH Lumber & Home representatives to learn …
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What a day for the FFA! Today, the district welcomed the 2024-2025 New York FFA Officer Team to our school campus. The senior officers spent time sharing their backgrounds and how they envision their future pathways in agriculture and beyond. Thank you to the 2024-2025 New York FFA Officer Team for sharing their perspectives and …
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During the summer months, teachers take time to plan and organize for the upcoming school year. This summer, BKW Secondary School teacher Mr. Whitfield participated in an in-person historical program courtesy of the Fort Ticonderoga Teacher Institute from July 13-18 at the original Fort Ticonderoga site. During this week-long experience, located on the shores of …
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The BKW Athletic Department is pleased to announce our 9th annual Athletic Hall of Fame class. The honorees will be recognized in the high school auditorium on Friday, September 27 beginning with refreshments at 6:30 PM and a 7:00 PM ceremony to follow. Admission is free and all are welcome! This year’s class includes: Dave …
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Though women constitute between 5 and 6% of the welding industry workforce, an increasing number of young women are pursuing training in the industry at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center. Count BKW senior Ruby Terrell as part of that percentage. She is among approximately 10 students enrolled in the program last …
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Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD is pleased to announce that it will continue to have a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) on our school campus for the 2024-25 school year. On Aug. 29, school officials, joined by various public officials, participated in a press event with Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy and Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple that …
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The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Chase as transportation supervisor. Ms. Chase is a lifelong resident of the area and has been with the district for ten years, specifically working in the district’s business office and as an administrative assistant and dispatcher. In her role, she will be …
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The 90th Annual BKW Alumni Association Dinner & Dance will be held on Saturday September 28, 2024. This year’s event will be held at Regina’s by 2Shea at the Italian American Community Center. Please RSVP by Sept. 17. The complete details on this year’s event can be found here.
The Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD is currently hiring for the 2024-25 school year. Check out the current openings on the district’s employment page, which can be found here: https://www.bkwschools.org/employment/ How to apply for a position at BKW: Applying for a position at BKW is quick and easy! Our district can receive online applications for teacher, administrator, and …
