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Free school supplies distribution by NHS, NJHS on Aug. 31, Sept. 2; pre-orders encouraged

The National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society will be giving out free school supplies for any BKW student who would like them. This event has been rescheduled due to school cleaning and will now be held on Tuesday, Aug. 31, and Thursday, Sept. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. Pre-orders are encouraged, but …

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School bus drivers and monitors are needed

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 and beyond. The department also offers excellent employment opportunities. Are you looking for a great job with a flexible schedule, and a rewarding way to earn money? BKW needs regular …

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Applying for Free & Reduced Price Meals has many benefits

The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. The program was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946. While all …

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Free summer meals

The Summer Meals NY program provides students with free, healthy summer meals while staying safe. Many of the program’s meal sites are serving grab-and-go meals to allow for social distancing. Visit the program’s website for more information. On the national level, Hunger Free America operates the National Hunger Hotline on behalf of USDA. The hotline …

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Order your school supplies on Yubbler’s

Dear Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary Parents/Guardians: We are excited to offer Yubbler’s school supplies program which will help the school and make it a breeze for parents to get school supplies for next year. Yubbler.com is making our supply lists available for online purchasing at discounted prices. The best part is that Yubbler will donate 50% of the profits …

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Apply for fall 2021 Bulldog Club

BKW Elementary School is currently accepting applications for fall 2021 Bulldog Club, an afterschool enrichment and homework support program. All students in grades K-6 are welcome to attend; however, spots are limited and fill quickly. To sign up, parents/guardians should complete the Bulldog Club application and return it to  Mrs. Dibble in the Elementary main …

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2021 Summer Reading program at local public libraries begins

With the end of the school year, the New York State Education Department and the New York State Library are encouraging students and families to participate in the annual Summer Reading program. Over 1,100 public libraries and branches are now open and ready to offer fun and exciting summer events and enrichment activities for students …

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NHS, NJHS offering free school supplies

The BKW Chapters of the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society will be giving away FREE school supplies for any students who need them. Orders are being taken now for the supplies, all of which have been donated to this not-for-profit service project. To get free supplies, complete the online order form (link) …

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