The sixth grade class will call BKW Elementary School home for the 2009-2010 school year to mitigate space and safety issues during capital project renovations at the Middle/High School building.

Citing the safety and security of students as its highest priority, the Board of Education voted unanimously April 6 to move the sixth grade to the Elementary School, with some sixth grade classes still taking place at the Middle/High School building in construction-free areas.

While the location may be different, 6th Grade teachers, the Guidance Office and BKW administration are working with 6th grade students and parents to ensure the 6th grade curriculum and overall transitional experience for this group of students remains in tact.

Contact Information
Notifying the School of Sickness
Absence from School
Late Arrival to School
Early Leave from School

Contact Information

BKW Elementary School Principal Brian Corey will be the principal for 6th grade students to serve as their in-house support while they are in the Elementary School building this school year. He will communicate regularly with Secondary School Principal Tom McGurl to ensure seamless support for the students as they attend class in both school buildings.

Any questions or concerns regarding 6th Grade or overall Middle School education should be directed to one of the persons below:

Brian Corey, Principal, 872-2030, bcorey@bkwcsd.k12.ny.us

Linda Walbridge, Elementary Secretary, 872-2030, lwalbridge@bkwcsd.k12.ny.us

Annette Landry, Guidance Counselor, 872-1483, alandry@bkwcsd.k12.ny.us

Nancy Redzikowski, Guidance Secretary, 872-1483, aredzikowski@bkwcsd.k12.ny.us

Lisa Cortese, Attendance, 872-0939, lcortese@bkwcsd.k12.ny.us

Notifying the School of Sickness

Please call and notify the school when your child is ill and will not be attending school for the day. The attendance office will call to inquire why your child is not in school if we have not received a call from you.

Absence From School

Prior to homeroom on the day the student returns from an absence, they are expected to bring an excuse stating the reason for the absence. This excuse is to be turned into the Elementary School Office. The student should then return their attendance card to the homeroom teacher. Each day the student does not bring an excuse, they must still report to the Elementary School Office to get a readmit slip. This is given to their homeroom teacher. If the excuse is not brought in on the fourth day, the student will be assigned a detention.

Late Arrival to School

When arriving late to school, the student should report directly to the Elementary School Office to sign in. They must either be accompanied by a parent or guardian or have a note explaining the reason for being late. After signing in, a pass will be signed and given to the student to give to the teacher of the class they will be reporting to.

Early Leave From School

If a student plans to leave school before dismissal time, they should report to the Elementary School Office prior to homeroom with a note indicating the time and reason the student is leaving early. This information will be included on the daily absentee list to inform teachers and staff that the student has permission to leave early. The student must have their parent or guardian sign them out in the Elementary School Office before the student leaves school.