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Health & dental exam requirements

BKW’s school nurses would like to inform our students’ families about important health and dental examination requirements set by the state. June 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, New York State law requires a health examination for all students entering the school district for the first time and when entering Pre-K or K, 1st, 3rd , 5th, 7th …

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Governor signs executive order allowing in-person special education summer programs

On Friday, June 5, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order authorizing schools to provide in-person special education services over the summer. Summer programs for special education students will be offered at BKW on-site from July 6 to August 14 and will be aligned with health and safety protocols. Students who are usually served by …

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Message from Dr. Mundell about graduation, DOH guidance

As Dr. Pitterson communicated in his most recent letter to senior parents, the BKW graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 will be held on June 24, at Jericho Drive-in, at 9 p.m. We have worked closely with the senior class over the past month to gather their thoughts and design a graduation ceremony that …

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WTEN spotlights basketball team, trophies from Booster Club

The Bulldogs basketball team was spotlighted for their winning season and for receiving some very special recognition from the Booster Club on WTEN-TV, Albany the night of June 1. Watch the video: https://www.news10.com/sports/local-sports/berne-knox-westerlo-basketball-team-recognized-for-16-5-season/  

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David Doolin, Logan LaForest, Logan Warner inducted into National Technical Honor Society

BKW students David Doolin, Logan LaForest and Logan Warner have been recognized for excellence in their studies at their high school and in career and technical education by being inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). They are among 51 students so honored at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School, where David …

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Student athlete health history due 30 days before season starts

Looking ahead to next school year, if the fall and winter sports seasons proceed as usual, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) will permit student athletes to participate in the fall 2020 sports season if they have previously had a health examination for school attendance in the 2018-2019 or 2019-2020 school …

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Important update on budget/school board election voting ballots/drop box procedures for ballots

Dear BKW community, As you are aware, the annual budget vote and board elections will be conducted by mail-in ballot this year, as per executive order by the governor. According to the executive order ballots are to be mailed to all qualified voters in the district, and are to include a postage paid envelope for …

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Elble, Lovell running for re-election to Board of Education

Two candidates, incumbents Nathan Elble and Kimberly Lovell, have submitted petitions to run for two seats open July 1, 2020, on the BKW Board of Education. Each seat carries a three-year term. Their names will be listed alphabetically on the ballot. As with voting on the proposed budget, voting for Board of Education candidates is …

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Coronavirus updates 2019-20 school year

June 6: Governor signs executive order allowing in-person special education summer programs On Friday, June 5, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order authorizing schools to provide in-person special education services over the summer. Summer programs for special education students will be offered at BKW on-site from July 6 to August 14 and will be …

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