Craftsmanship for a cause

Students in Technology Teacher Joshua Baker's 'Production Systems'  class at BKW Secondary School show off benches they built from pre-cut lumber. The benches are now used in the school's auditorium lobby. Students in the class learn the processes involved in producing an end product with materials through manufacturing and construction methods. In the future, the class will build new display cases for use in school hallways.

November 18, 2009
►Pride in our students, pride in our school
The first in a series of recognition assemblies honoring the outstanding achievements of students in grades 6-12 begins November 24. MORE

November 13, 2009
►This week is Spirit Week!
Show your school spirit with a different theme each day from Monday Nov. 16 to Thursday Nov. 19. Monday – College day (wear all your college gear from head to toe); Tuesday – Twin day; Wednesday – Jersey day; Thursday – School spirit day
Let’s see that school spirit!!

October 28, 2009
►Congratulations to Marian Bates, News Channel 13's 'Player of the Week!'
Junior and varsity girls soccer player Marian Bates is this week's WNYT News Channel 13 "High School Sports Player of the Week." She was profiled October 27 during the evening newscast.
Did you miss it? View the News Channel 13 video here.

October 23, 2009
►Staff, community members, students honored at Recognition Awards
The Board of Education proudly honored on October 21 numerous people for their contributions to BKW, as well as for academic achievement. MORE

October 19, 2009
►Health Careers Exploration Day Nov. 21 at Albany Med
Albany Medical Center is hosting an event for students interested in health careers from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. MORE

►Carrying on a 'tidy' tradition
For nearly 15 years, a two-mile stretch of road in the town of Berne has been under the care of BKW Teachers Association members. FULL STORY

October 16 ,2009
►Information on identifying and treating head lice
Individual cases of head lice have recently been identified by our school nurses at both the Elementary School and Secondary School. MORE

October 16, 2009
►Opening and closing times for buildings to change
In an effort to improve building security, student safety and student supervision, we are making changes to the opening and closing times of the buildings.
To get the details, download the letter sent home to parents (PDF).


October 9, 2009
►Michael Galgay receives national academic honor
The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Secondary School is proud to recognize senior Michael Galgay for being named a Commended Student in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program.
MORE

September 15, 2009
►Help us prevent the spread of the flu virus
Here at BKW, we are taking measures to help keep our students healthy. These resources, being distributed at this week's open houses, discuss how you can help:
LETTER TO PARENTS (PDF)
CDC GUIDE FOR PARENTS ON H1N1 FLU (PDF)
You can also review our online H1N1 resources here.