BKW’s 7th grade team learned first-hand about their natural surroundings through a field trip experience at the Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center on Oct. 6. The students immersed themselves in an afternoon of hands-on learning and exploration at the center, which is located in Thompson’s Lake State Park near John Boyd Thacher State Park. The …
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Jack Gantos is an award-winning author who’s written books for readers of all ages. He also shares his knowledge and experiences with young people, including BKW students. On Oct. 5, students in grades 5 through 7 met with Gantos to discuss strategies to become inspired to write. During a virtual seminar in the auditorium, the …
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October 13, 2021 Dear BKW families, The administration has been notified that three individuals in the Secondary School and two districtwide employees 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 advise them concerning …
The Albany County Department of Health, with assistance from the Albany County Sheriff’s Department, will be administering FREE Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines (1st and 2nd doses for those 12+ years old; 3rd doses and Booster shots for those meeting eligibility criteria) on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, from 10 a.m. to noon at BKW Jr./Sr. High School. …
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Come and join our awesome BKW transportation team! You can get behind the wheel of a school bus on Oct. 14 on our campus, during Drive-A-Bus Day, from 10 a.m.-noon. BKW’s transportation department has a proud record of safely and efficiently transporting hundreds of students over more than 125 square miles to and from school …
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The BKW Athletic Department has the following coaching openings for winter athletics: Modified Boys Basketball Modified Girls Basketball Modified Wrestling These are paid positions per the BKWTA contract and require all New York State coaching requirements to be met. Please contact athletic director Tom Galvin at tom.galvin@bkwschools.org for further information.
A reminder for BKW families: Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, is a Superintendent’s Conference Day and there is no school for students that day. Please also note that on Friday, Oct. 29, there will be an 11:45 a.m. dismissal for the elementary school only. Thank you.
September 28, 2021 Dear BKW Families, As you may have heard in the news lately, supply chain issues are impacting many industries. The foodservice industry has been particularly hard hit. While we are working and planning diligently to ensure our high standards of service will continue, it is likely that there will be more frequent …
On his Principal’s Page, BKW Secondary School Principal Dr. Mark Pitterson thanks families for attending last week’s open house and discusses a Middle School Academic Assistance program to address gaps in students’ academic performance due to the effects of not being in the building every day last year.
September 26, 2021 Dear BKW families, The administration has been notified that two individuals in the Elementary School have tested positive for COVID-19. One individual was last in the building on September 17, and the other individual was last in the building on September 22. We are working closely with the Albany County Department of …
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