Our local PBS station, WMHT Public Media, is offering an educational programming block targeted to support in-home learning for students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12 while area schools are closed.  From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, WMHT WORLD will offer programming for students in grades 4-12. Each full day line-up will cover …

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If you or your family would like to speak with a counselor about the COVID-19 virus or related stress, please contact the Counseling Department at 518-872-1482, Option 3.  Below are a list of resources as well:   Talking to kids about COVID-19 (video) https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/ Talking to Elementary Children about COVID-19 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x3eApRJDPdVxpOlq1eEU124oIWpfQDK1/view?mc_cid=567c0051db&mc_eid=04c403aabb https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus Social Story about …

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BKW has a great team of student support professionals – staff who assist with college and post-graduation planning; personal, interpersonal and social issues; behavioral and mental health concerns; wellness and overall health promotion; and special education services and programs. Thanks to this year’s capital construction project, these professionals and their support staff have a space …

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The BKW alumni basketball game was a great success! The competitive and fun game raised over $5,000 for the Becker family to help Lukus in the fight against cancer. Thanks to all for your support.

As the holiday season approaches, we begin to imagine family gatherings at which we share a hearty feast. For many, this tradition will not be possible. For one reason or another, families find themselves in difficult situations, short on money and short on food. At a time like this, we have the opportunity to show …

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Thank you for your service: BKW students honored local veterans and those who serve with a special breakfast on Nov. 12.  The Elementary Veterans Day breakfast is an annual event for community veterans. Each year, students in pre-K through 6th grade invite family members to join them for a brunch to thank them for their …

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