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BKW senior achieves Eagle Scout rank

BKW senior Drew Joslin recently completed his certification to become an Eagle Scout as part of his affiliation with the Boys Scouts of America. A member of the organization since first grade, Drew has centered his commitment to his school community through his service and strategies to help others. Mr. Joslin’s Eagle Scout project, which …

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Upcoming BOE meetings; 2024-25 budget conversations

As we approach the 2024-25 budget vote, the district would like to include some important dates and items for our school community to consider leading up to the budget vote on Tuesday, May 21. In the coming weeks, we will share information highlighting the Board of Education meeting schedule, live feeds, taped recordings of previous …

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BKW alumnus continues to give back to her home district

Each year, students in our elementary and secondary schools get to engage with outside visitors looking to add to their current curriculum. That includes employment opportunities through career fairs, author visits (virtual or in-person), and former students who bring their expertise straight into the classroom. Meet 2006 BKW graduate and Environmental Conservation Officer Melissa Burgess …

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Spring sports registration is now open for the 2023-2024 season

Spring sports registration is now open for the 2023-2024 season. JV and Varsity Sports will begin on 3/11/24. Modified sports will begin on 3/25/24. Please contact tom.galvin@bkwschools.org with any questions.  Please register at https://bkwschools-ar.rschooltoday.com/home. Students must have a valid physical on file to begin practice. Contact Alicia.Lounsbury@BKWSchools.org to confirm physical status. The following sports will …

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Pre-K Registration available on Feb. 15

Pre-K Registration opens annually on Thursday, February 15. Applications for the upcoming school year will be accepted on or after this date.  Once you have completed the online registration, YOU MUST drop off the required documents listed in Step 2 below to the elementary main office on or after February 15 between 8:30 a.m. and …

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Congressman Tonko pays a special visit to BKW Elementary School

On Tuesday, January 23, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District hosted Congressman Paul D. Tonko to welcome his delivery of books to fifth-grade students from the U.S. Library of Congress. The surplus books will be utilized to further enhance our student’s ability to learn, improve reading skillsets, while reinforcing the importance of reading at the elementary level. …

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Going the extra “musical” mile

Each year, we feature students, faculty, and staff to highlight their commitment to being better every day. Today, we focus on a group of students who are lending their musical talent to the music department and its various performances and productions. This special group of musicians is expanding their creative horizons and using their personal …

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District students participating in regional leadership program

Today’s students continue to evolve and seek changes to how we view and interpret the ebb and flow of issues in today’s society. Recently, BKW students Henry Gumpper (eighth grade) and Ava Murray (ninth grade) have participated in a leadership program through Capital Region BOCES that provides them with a platform to learn and share …

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Building skillsets in the Senate is paying off for BKW senior

Recently, BKW senior Sadie Plant joined a group of eight Capital Region BOCES Digital Media Design students who completed work-based learning (WBL) at the New York State Senate Production Shop, learning the “ins” and “outs” of everything from graphic design to printing. Students in the two-year Digital Media Design program that is offered at the …

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