The BKW Libraries and BKW PTA are excited to share that we will be hosting our annual Scholastic Book Fair this year from Monday, November 12 until noon on Monday, November 18 in the BKW Secondary School library. Elementary students will visit the fair during their CTLS classes and Secondary students will come with their …
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BKW families, As we approach the winter months, we’d like to share important information on school delays, cancellations, and additional items related to inclement weather. As always, student health and safety remain top priorities for our district. The superintendent may choose to close school for inclement weather, hazardous road conditions, or other emergency. Provided below …
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Recently, first graders at BKW Elementary School have been getting into the Halloween spirit while learning in the classroom. Students participated in a STEAM-based activity centered around Pumpkin Observation Science by utilizing Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. Each student in Mrs. Thurber’s and Ms. Mundell’s first-grade class brought a pie-sized pumpkin to school …
BKW community, The fall newsletter is here! Please take a moment to read about all of the news and activities happening in our district. You can find the electronic version of the newsletter here. Hardcopy versions of the newsletter will be arriving in your mailboxes soon. We hope you enjoy!
The BKW Alumni Basketball game is scheduled for January 4, 2025. Please contact Mr. Galvin by December 1, 2024 if you are interested in playing. If you’re interested in playing in this year’s game, please provide your shirt size in your email. Mr. Galvin’s email can be found here: Tom.Galvin@bkwschools.org . Please note that this event …
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The week of Oct. 14-18 marks School Board Appreciation Week! This week, we acknowledge our Board of Education for their commitment to our students, faculty and students. The Board of Education has numerous responsibilities in assisting our district to be our best. Whether that’s behind the scenes offering their service and support, lending a hand …
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Recently, students at the elementary level received a welcome surprise from our community partners at GNH Lumber & Home. Elementary students sharpened their carpentry skillsets while receiving hands-on coaching to build their personal toolboxes. Not only was this a constructive project, but it allowed students to interact with GNH Lumber & Home representatives to learn …
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Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD is pleased to announce that it will continue to have a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) on our school campus for the 2024-25 school year. On Aug. 29, school officials, joined by various public officials, participated in a press event with Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy and Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple that …
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At the completion of the 2023-24 school year, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District appointed Karrie Diacetis as Director of Special Education. Ms. Diacetis previously worked at the Center for Disability Services, where she was the principal at the Langan School. As part of her responsibilities at the Langan School, she established, implemented, and monitored financial …
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BKW Families and Caregivers, As a reminder, transportation forms are due by Wednesday, July 31. Please note that forms are ONLY required if there’s a change to your student’s pick up or drop off schedule from your home address for the 2024-25 school year. If a form is not submitted, the transportation office will assume …
