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District-wide School Safety Plan open for public comment

Aug. 16, 2021 –  The following proposed District-wide School Safety Plan is open for public comment for 30 days. Comments may be forwarded to Anne Farnam, District Clerk. BERNE-KNOX-WESTERLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT-WIDE SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN 2021-2022 School Year Reviewed/Revised: 8/16/21 Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District District-Wide School Safety Plan Table of Contents Introduction Section I: …

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BKW Layered Mitigation School Opening Plan: Fall 2021

August 16, 2021 / updated 9/1 Dear BKW families, With the issuance of school opening guidance by the NYS Education Department last week, we are now in a position to share with our community the BKW Schools opening plan for the 2021-22 school year. We are grateful for the Department’s leadership to issue this guidance, …

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Free school supplies distribution by NHS, NJHS on Aug. 31, Sept. 2; pre-orders encouraged

The National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society will be giving out free school supplies for any BKW student who would like them. This event has been rescheduled due to school cleaning and will now be held on Tuesday, Aug. 31, and Thursday, Sept. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. Pre-orders are encouraged, but …

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Reminder: Transportation forms are due

Reminder for BKW Parents & Guardians: Transportation forms are due back at the school office no later than Monday, August 16, in order for the alternate pick up and drop off locations to be effective for the first day of school. The forms can be found on the district website’s Forms webpage. Thank you.

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School bus drivers and monitors are needed

BKW’s transportation department has a proud record of safely and efficiently transporting hundreds of students over more than 125 square miles to and from school and beyond. The department also offers excellent employment opportunities. Are you looking for a great job with a flexible schedule, and a rewarding way to earn money? BKW needs regular …

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BKW FFA awarded National FFA Grants for Growing funds; Kehrer named regional Outstanding Agriculture Educator

BKW’s FFA chapter has once again been awarded $5,000 through the National FFA Grants for Growing program. Sponsored by Tractor Supply Company, the program provides grant funds to local FFA chapters to support the development or improvement of agricultural education projects that enhance the classroom experiences for students through chapter engagement activities. In addition, BKW …

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BKW releases Health and Safety measures community survey results

As we now enter August and look to the start of school in a few weeks, BKW and all school districts continue awaiting guidance from New York State education and health officials on what that school reopening will look like. We hope to have more information to share with you later in the week. In …

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Applying for Free & Reduced Price Meals has many benefits

The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. The program was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946. While all …

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