Earlier this month, two members of the Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD school community were selected by the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) to be recognized for their dedication and leadership in education. The first district candidate to be recognized is Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary Principal Annette Landry. Mrs. Landry will be honored with the 2023 Greater Capital Region …
On Friday, March 24, the district held its “First Responder Day” on its school campus. The event, which included local, county, state, and federal first responder agencies and area colleges, was held in the high school gymnasium and at the front entrance of the district campus. The day allowed students to learn the importance of …
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Beginning this month, the district will introduce new videos as part of its ‘Bulldog Files’ video series. The videos can be found on the district’s YouTube page and will highlight the programs and services, and more importantly, our students as they continue their pathway to learning. Today, we kick-off the series with a video showcasing …
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Recently, the BKW district received a Grow with Us Grant from the New York Agriculture in the Classroom to obtain three Tower Gardens. The towers will be stationed in various areas of the school campus and are being overseen by the Ag Pals Club (grades 3-5), which is run by Dr. Emmerich and Ms. Keyser. The …
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The perspective from our families, community, students, and staff continues to shape our district’s financial pathway. The 2023-24 budget is also a key indicator of our school community’s values and provides a platform for understanding what matters to our students, families, faculty, and school community. It also serves as a partnership in reviewing and assessing …
Beginning prior to the winter break, students in the elementary school building began participating in the Read for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region (RMHC-CR ) program. This year, students will begin this insightful program to strengthen their learning skills and benefit children and families that utilize the RMHC-CR services and support efforts. …
The opportunity to engage in the classroom is key to keeping students focused on a particular subject – whether it’s specialized content, images, or passages from a book. With effective reading, combined with comprehension, the whole world opens for students to learn from a multitude of areas — from science and historical events to sports …
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During the 2016-17 school year, elementary administrators and teachers in special education classes, ranging from K-2, introduced a new phonics-based program to students. The program, called Reading Horizons – Discovery, put in place a personalized process to allow special education students to understand the phonetic sounds of words that would enable them to spell, increase …
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Over the past several weeks, BKW Elementary School fifth grade students have been utilizing virtual reality technology to dive deeper into their coursework. How does it work? Virtual reality allows students to experience a three-dimensional image or environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way. Currently, students are getting to …
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On Saturday, Jan. 7, friends, family, and alumni joined together for the BKW ‘Alumni Basketball’ event on the high school campus. After a long hiatus, the highly anticipated alumni networking event was back, sold-out, and bigger than ever. This year’s fundraising event raised over $600.00 for the BKW Alumni Association and Athletic Hall of Fame. …
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