Nearly 20 students from our district interested in careers ranging from contractor to game designer to diesel mechanic visited the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center – Albany Campus on Jan. 14 to learn how BOCES can provide the recipe for future success. Some students were looking to explore career options, while others …

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BKW senior Arlan Wright is building his professional resume while combining his interest in helping others with his business foresight. Since August, Arlan has created an internship opportunity that could mark the beginning of his business pathway while helping those needing prosthetics and orthotics. His passion for the industry is straightforward, and because Arlan was …

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With an assist from a National Grid Workforce Development Grant, Capital Region BOCES took delivery of four new heavy equipment operator simulators in 2022. Those simulators are currently building experience for Heavy Equipment Repair and Operation BOCES students to operate backhoes, bulldozers, graders, excavators, and dump trucks. Teacher Matt Millard said the simulators are routinely …

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Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School senior Matthew Dibble, an Automotive Trades Technology student, is using one of the new automobile lifts installed as part of the renovations and expansion project completed in September. “The new lift is smaller and better fits these vehicles. It’s safer for everyone involved,” said teacher Randy Barber. Dibble plans on either entering …

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The Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School fall athletic teams were recently recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) as student-scholar teams for the 2024-25 athletic season. According to the NYSPHSAA website, to receive Scholar-Athlete team recognition with a certificate, the team’s average GPA for 75% of the roster must be greater than …

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On Wednesday, Dec. 4, BKW junior Dayne Coates reached the 1,000-career point mark for the Bulldogs against the Johnstown Central School District. He scored 16 points in the first quarter to achieve this important milestone. “It’s been a relief for me to get to 1,000 points and it’s always been something that I’ve discussed with …

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The Berne-Knox-Westerlo CSD announced that its music department has been awarded the Peter R. Marsh Foundation grant. The grant, totaling $1,250, will assist the Secondary School music program in obtaining a new alto saxophone and additional funds to support the transportation of students to community-based concerts for area senior citizens. The purpose of the Middle …

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The opportunity to increase curriculum options for students is always a priority for school districts. At BKW, Agriscience Teacher & FFA Advisor Michaela Kehrer recently accepted two scholarships that will help offset the cost of her professional development and allow her to provide additional classroom lessons, projects, and experiences for students in her agriculture classes. …

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The BKW fall athletics roundup is here! What a fantastic group of student-athletes to represent our district. In highlighting this season, we would like to thank the coaches and volunteers for their time and guidance for our fall athletic teams. Varsity Cheerleading The Helderberg Valley Cheerleaders had a great season! They started the year at …

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