Conferences are scheduled for February
Please join us on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 3:30-8:30 p.m. or Thursday, Feb. 13, 2:30-8:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!
Welcome to the home of the Panthers!
Our mission is to help students develop the knowledge, understanding and skills that enable them to be successful members of a diverse, global society.
At a Glance
Providing innovative learning experiences for students to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to be successful and productive members of a diverse, global society.
Panther Pride
We are proud to be Black Hawk Panthers! Three times a year we celebrate the academic achievements of our students during our schoolwide Panther Pride assemblies. We understand the importance of recognizing our students' hard work.
Enrichment for everyone
Our students can participate in a wide variety of clubs, athletics and academic groups that cater to their unique passions.
Unique STEM focus
Exploratory curriculum and learning opportunities provide students hands-on experiences with innovative and emerging science techniques.
98% feel safe and welcome
In a recent survey, nearly all of our families and students reported that Black Hawk provides a safe and welcoming learning environment.
BLACK HAWK MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
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Two teams from Black Hawk Middle School traveled to Dakota County Technical College to participate in the Future Cities competition.
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Daily and weekly updates of events and activities at Black Hawk Middle School. We update this regularly.
![A group of Scott highland middle school students pose with their winning Future Cities creation.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579885565/district196org/fxjmda4q57pcvwzjstqw/SHMSfuturecities.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1579885565/district196org/fxjmda4q57pcvwzjstqw/SHMSfuturecities.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1579885565/district196org/fxjmda4q57pcvwzjstqw/SHMSfuturecities.png","width":662}])
Future City is a national, project-based learning experience where middle school students imagine, research, design and build cities of the future that showcase their solutions to a citywide sustainability issue.
![Eastview junior is state champion and 11 other District 196 students advance to elimination rounds of state debate tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579710695/district196org/nn62vhmuaxjaxo1tdu5y/image001.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1579710695/district196org/nn62vhmuaxjaxo1tdu5y/image001.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1579710695/district196org/nn62vhmuaxjaxo1tdu5y/image001.jpg","width":719}])
Eastview High School junior Layla Foster won a state championship and 11 other District 196 students advanced to the elimination rounds of the state debate tournament.
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Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
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FeePay system is back online, however Sourcewell has said families may still experience some intermittent disruptions with this transition. They have provided guidance for the most common situations that may occur.
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The approval implements improvements to classroom teacher staffing and additional mental health support for students promised as part of the operating levy referendum approved by district voters in November.
The District 196 School Board held its annual organization meeting to affirm appointments and committee assignments.
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District 196 high school students had top finishes at the Section 3 debate tournament Jan. 10-11 and qualified to compete at the state debate tournament Jan. 17-18 at the University of Minnesota.
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The Minnesota State High School League ExCEL Awards recognize high school juniors who are active in fine arts and athletic activities, who demonstrate leadership qualities and who are model citizens in their community.
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
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Oak Ridge recently implemented “STEM to GO!” kits that students take home to tinker with kid-friendly science, technology, engineering and math projects and experiments.
Some families may be experiencing difficulties updating their FeePay accounts during the system update. We have provided a helpful solution.
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