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Jacob Detlefsen signs with Cazenovia College, Alexis Wright signs with Delaware Valley University

BKW celebrated outstanding student-athletes Jacob Detlefsen and Alexis Wright today at a DIII college signing ceremony in the high school lobby.  Jacob signed with Cazenovia College for baseball, and Alexis Wright signed with Delaware Valley University for basketball. Both seniors have excelled in athletics for a number of years, inspiring others with their sportsmanship and …

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BKW’s Top Scholars of the Class of 2022

BKW salutes the top scholars of the Class of 2022. Each of these students earned a cumulative GPA of 90% or above. Their grades were calculated from the beginning of grade nine through the third quarter of their senior year. The Class of 2022 valedictorian is Paul Larrabee and the salutatorian is Kimberly Howland. The …

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History and mystery at Cherry Hill

BKW seventh grade students participated in a field trip on May 19 to historic Cherry Hill, located in Albany. Students spent the day exploring the grounds and discussing five generations of an Albany family. Along their guided tour of the premises, students worked with artifacts dating back to 1787. The students also used artifacts and …

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Staff & coaches take on Albany County Sheriff’s Office at June 2 Badges vs. Bulldogs softball game – join us!

BKW staff and coaches will take on the Albany County Sheriff’s Office at a Bulldogs vs. Badges softball game at Thursday, June 2, at 6 p.m. at the school softball field. The rain date is June 9. All are welcome at this fun event, which will also feature concessions, ice cream and a 50/50. Admission …

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Reflections on the school tragedy in Texas

Please see the following message from Dr. Mundell in response to yesterday’ tragic event in Texas. Our counseling and support staff in available to assist students with any social/emotional needs in processing this horrific event. If you need support for your child, please reach out to their counselor or the building principal. May 24, 2022 …

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Students present an awesome Ag Day 2022

BKW’s  high school students tapped their AgriSTEAM knowledge, experience and creative skills to present an awesome Ag Day 2022 for pre-K through 6th grade students. Presenters included current high school students, alumni and district staff, local and regional experts – including those with whom students are interning – and feathered and furry friends of all …

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Residents approve 2022-23 budget, Helderberg Trail building purchase, new school buses, and reelect two to school board

BKW Central School District residents voted 295-108 on May 17, 2022 to approve a $24.69 million district budget for the 2022-23 school year. The approved spending plan totals $24,688,027 and represents a spending increase of 4.29 percent or $1,015,779 over the current year budget and a tax levy decrease of -0.5% or -$53,897. Residents also, …

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Katy Keyser awarded competitive scholarship to attend National Agriculture in the Classroom 2022 Conference

Summer is a time for learning and growing for many educators, including BKW Elementary’s Katy Keyser, who has been awarded a competitive scholarship as a New York educator and will participate in the National Agriculture in the Classroom 2022 Conference from June 28 to July 1, in Saratoga Springs. Keyser, a literacy specialist and English …

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Secondary students take on classic car restoration project

There are school projects but then there are projects that become “classics.” Those are the kind of projects BKW Secondary School students want to get involved in. With the support of their teachers and the community, students plan to spend the next year restoring a 1976 Corvette Stingray donated by Paul and Diane Malecki and …

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BKW supports legislation allowing whole and 2% milk in public schools

BKW Superintendent Dr. Timothy Mundell and incoming Secondary School Principal Bonnie Kane joined Assemblyman Chris Tague, and other state and local leadership at Ridgedale Farm in Sharon Springs on May 2 to promote legislation that would allow whole and 2% milk to be served in public schools.  As one of the keynote speakers, Dr. Mundell …

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