As you know, BKW recently posted a School Reopening Plan for 2020-21 following several months of work by district staff, community members and parents and review of all available and emerging resources form the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the NYS Department of Health, the NYS Education Department, and the Governor’s Office. We expect a formal …
The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District posted its School Reopening Plan for 2020-21 on July 28 to its district website as required by the New York State Education Department (SED), ahead of the July 31 deadline. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tim Mundell thanked the district’s School Reopening Task Force for their work on the draft plan, …
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A reminder for parents and guardians of incoming kindergarten students Dear Incoming Kindergarten Parents/Guardians: Starting school this year will be unique for all of us. Our teachers will be holding special virtual orientation programs to welcome you and your children to the first steps of their academic career and help to eliminate some of …
Dear BKW parents and families, For the past eight weeks the school district has had a reopening task force meeting on a regular basis for the purpose of considering needs, strategies, and plans for a safe and healthy return to school in September for students, staff, and any community members who must interact with our …
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NYS Law requires students entering 7th grade MUST have 1 dose of the Meningococcal vaccine. Students entering 12th grade MUST have 2 doses of the Meningococcal Vaccine (1 dose if your child’s first dose was given on or after age 16). This record must be submitted to the Nurse’s Office by the first day of …
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BKW Class of 2020 graduate Reagan Smith has received two scholarships from Hudson Valley Community College, where she will continue building her education for a future career as a construction manager. Reagan has received the $800 Northeastern Subcontractors Association Scholarship and the $500 Sean Anthony Kelleher Memorial Scholarship. Reagan recently completed the Construction/Heavy Equipment program …
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Dear BKW families and community, I hope you are all safe and healthy. It has been a whirlwind the past three months. It is important to pause and express our appreciation to all our students, families, community members, and staff for having the grit and focus to make the shift to remote learning, despite digital …
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View a photo gallery from BKW Class of 2020 graduation celebrations!
A Berne-Knox-Westerlo senior who aspires to a career in construction has been named Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School Schoharie Campus Student of the Year. Reagan Smith was awarded the honor during a virtual BOCES awards ceremony this week. Smith will attend Hudson Valley Community College next year on her way to a career …
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At the end of each school year, BKW Elementary recognizes students for outstanding effort in their studies by presenting Ready to Learn Awards. While the awards are typically given to one student per grade, the switch to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic this spring brought out the best in elementary learners, leading BKW …
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