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Dr. Mundell’s Dec. 3 letter to the community

Dear BKW Community, Having turned the corner into the holiday season and colder weather, we are reminded how fragile and unpredictable life can be. Please take a moment in thought for our neighbors in Duanesburg as they deal with a tragic situation that, in an all too familiar way, seems to occur at this time of year. We …

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Dr. Pitterson posts message about Winter Concert

“It has been a challenge, so far, due to quarantines and illnesses to have all students in their music classes daily to practice for the concert. Coupled with the recent spike in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the secondary school, we are forced to change our plans for the Winter Concert. Our concert …

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COVID-19 case reporting – Dec. 1, 2021

December 1, 2021 Dear BKW families, The administration has been notified that three individuals in the elementary school and three individuals in the secondary school have tested positive for COVID-19.  We are working closely with the Albany County Department of Health on contact tracing. The Department of Health will reach out to all contacts and …

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WAC issues regulations re athlete testing, spectators for basketball, wrestling, cheer due to COVID-19

December 1, 2021 Dear BKW Sports Fans, I hope this letter finds you well. As you know, the pandemic has severely impacted high school athletics. The purpose of this communication is to outline the regulations that COVID has impacted for high-risk indoor sports of basketball, wrestling and cheerleading. I realize that some of the regulations …

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COVID-19 case reporting – Nov. 30, 2021

November 30, 2021 Dear BKW families, The administration has been notified that one individual in the elementary school and seven individuals in the secondary school have tested positive for COVID-19. All were last in school on November 24. We are working closely with the Albany County Department of Health on contact tracing. The Department of …

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Team building with the National Guard

BKW’s physical education department invited the National Guard to their classes about team building. Students worked with their classmates in the gym to accomplish a common goal, and they had to use their communication and problem-solving skills to be successful. BKW appreciates the opportunity to work with the National Guard and is thankful the students …

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Kindergarten teacher marches in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Hey BKW Community: We have exciting news to share with you all. One of our kindergarten teachers is marching in the 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which airs Thursday from 9 am-noon on NBC-TV. Dylan Moss will be marching as a Silly Sailor Clown. Look for him after the Disney Cruise Ship Float cruises across …

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Exploring the world from their BKW classrooms

How do people in other countries greet each other? What do they eat and what are their family meals like? What about people right here at home? BKW’s second grade classes took a virtual field trip last week to the World Awareness Children’s Museum in Glens Falls to participate in their program, “Me in My …

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COVID-19 case reporting – Nov. 22, 2021

November 22, 2021 Dear BKW families, The administration has been notified that one individual in the elementary school and three individuals in the secondary school have tested positive for COVID-19. We are working closely with the Albany County Department of Health on contact tracing. The Department of Health will reach out to all contacts and …

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