BKW school district residents have approved a $23.4 million district budget for the 2020-21 school year by a vote of 838-305. Two other propositions also passed. The vote was held by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the votes were counted tonight, June 16. Two incumbent candidates, Nathan Elble and Kimberly Lovell, were …
Summer vacation may look a bit different this year, but a new website developed by the Capital Region BOCES in partnership with BKW and area schools will provide eight weeks of activities to keep children engaged all summer long! Starting July 3, visit https://summeradventure.capitalregionboces.org for a week-by-week collection of fun, enriching activities for elementary-age children. …
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The BKW athletic department recognizes senior Tyler Goodemote for his record-breaking career as a wrestler. Tyler graduates this year with the following accomplishments: School record holder for career wins at 125 School record holder for career pins at 87 School record holder for top 3 place finishes at Section 2 Class C/D Tournament – 4 …
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The BKW Athletic Department sends special congratulations to the only senior member of the golf team, Sean Motschmann, as he graduates on June 24. In his six-year varsity career, Sean accomplished the following: 2015 Recipient of the Ron Connors award. Given to the team member who has demonstrated love and respect for the game of …
The BKW MasterMinds team qualified for Section II playoffs again this year, extending their streak to six successful years. They weren’t able to play in the sectionals due to pandemic-related closures, but their efforts, competition, honors and sectional qualification are nonetheless stellar. “Congratulations to our MasterMinds program,” said coach James Lemire, “and to Paul Larrabee, …
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BKW Secondary School is proud to announce its top students of the Class of 2020. Named class Valedictorian is Bryan Doolin, 16, of Tabor Road, Berne. The class Salutatorian is Emily Purcell, 17, of Thacher Park Road, East Berne. Bryan Doolin – Valedictorian Bryan Doolin, the son of Thomas and Ellen Doolin of Berne, is …
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BKW held its annual Senior Awards Night remotely on June 11 for the Class of 2020. Congratulations everyone! ALBANY CITY LODGE #540 KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Caroline Mundell ALBERT J. LEOMBRUNO MEMORIAL AWARD Luke Valachovic ARLENE B. LENDRUM ATHLETIC AWARD Jaida Wesley ARLENE B. LENDRUM MEMORIAL AWARD Emily Purcell BAUSCH AND LOMB HONORARY …
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Dear BKW families, I hope you are all safe and well. Please also accept my sincere appreciation for the shift everyone has made during this unique and challenging time. As a school community, we have worked together, endured uncertainty, and continue to be ready for the unexpected. I have been most impressed by the sheer …
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Gov. Cuomo on Sunday, June 7, extended the date to receive voting ballots for the GASD 2020-21 budget vote and school board election. Hand delivery of ballots to district drop boxes ended at 5 p.m. on June 9, but ballots can still be received by mail by the school district through 5 p.m., June 16. …
Two BKW Board of Education members – Nathan Elble and Matthew Tedeschi – have been honored by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) with Level 2 Board Excellence Award this year. NYSSBA offers a Recognition Program designed to provide school board members with professional development opportunities and acknowledge those who strive to continually …
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