![BHMS Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1618587964/district196org/skzrqybjzokpghonejnh/BHMS2019-20FINALLARGE.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1618587964/district196org/skzrqybjzokpghonejnh/BHMS2019-20FINALLARGE.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1618587964/district196org/skzrqybjzokpghonejnh/BHMS2019-20FINALLARGE.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1618587964/district196org/skzrqybjzokpghonejnh/BHMS2019-20FINALLARGE.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1618587964/district196org/skzrqybjzokpghonejnh/BHMS2019-20FINALLARGE.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1618587964/district196org/skzrqybjzokpghonejnh/BHMS2019-20FINALLARGE.png","width":2000}])
Information for all families on the move to 4 day In-person and Digital Academy for all BHMS students: Cohort Switch Options, Weekly/Daily Schedule and Protocols
News
Search School News
All School News
![News from the Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597778911/district196org/jfy5ynbecpyg3nutprgl/WebsiteTile-NewsPrincipal.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597778911/district196org/jfy5ynbecpyg3nutprgl/WebsiteTile-NewsPrincipal.png","width":500}])
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
![AVID Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1617632258/district196org/d3h6swl7uwxb4q8sgwxv/avid_meta_2020.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1617632258/district196org/d3h6swl7uwxb4q8sgwxv/avid_meta_2020.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1617632258/district196org/d3h6swl7uwxb4q8sgwxv/avid_meta_2020.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1617632258/district196org/d3h6swl7uwxb4q8sgwxv/avid_meta_2020.jpg","width":1200}])
Applications for AVID 2021-22 open now
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
![Science Olympiad Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1615913931/district196org/rr5iimqdavkkqdoqaxst/ScienceOlympiadLogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1615913931/district196org/rr5iimqdavkkqdoqaxst/ScienceOlympiadLogo.png","width":500}])
Congratulations to both BHMS Science Olympiad teams for fantastic competitions! Their hard work, dedication, patience and problem-solving skills have been extremely evident!
![BHMS Dancers Club Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1615900977/district196org/gbaltu0nrmfa2ktsikzf/BHMSDancers.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1615900977/district196org/gbaltu0nrmfa2ktsikzf/BHMSDancers.png","width":500}])
BHMS Panther Dancers Club starts Monday, March 29th. 3:30 - 4:45 on your cohort day Mon or Tues.
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
![BHMS Students in Washington D.C. October 2019]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614622324/district196org/asyyvouksrj2k4bnnlls/WashingtonDCTrip2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1614622324/district196org/asyyvouksrj2k4bnnlls/WashingtonDCTrip2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1614622324/district196org/asyyvouksrj2k4bnnlls/WashingtonDCTrip2019.jpg","width":640}])
Information on 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip 2021-2022
![Future Cities 2019-20 LOGO]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579629829/district196org/v6thlt5x9ggzayxjb3hz/FutureCities2019-20LOGO.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1579629829/district196org/v6thlt5x9ggzayxjb3hz/FutureCities2019-20LOGO.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1579629829/district196org/v6thlt5x9ggzayxjb3hz/FutureCities2019-20LOGO.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1579629829/district196org/v6thlt5x9ggzayxjb3hz/FutureCities2019-20LOGO.png","width":900}])
BHMS Future Cities Team, Emporia, wins two awards at February competition.
![The Open Door Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614869951/district196org/x9cefqvazyfvupkurqrr/OpenDoorlogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1614869951/district196org/x9cefqvazyfvupkurqrr/OpenDoorlogo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1614869951/district196org/x9cefqvazyfvupkurqrr/OpenDoorlogo.png","width":774}])
This week we launch our BHMS Annual Food and Fund Drive in partnership with Open Door.
![Stock Market Image]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614093404/district196org/bamrh8j7spkac32xrkvy/StockMarketStockImage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1614093404/district196org/bamrh8j7spkac32xrkvy/StockMarketStockImage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1614093404/district196org/bamrh8j7spkac32xrkvy/StockMarketStockImage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1614093404/district196org/bamrh8j7spkac32xrkvy/StockMarketStockImage.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1614093404/district196org/bamrh8j7spkac32xrkvy/StockMarketStockImage.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1614093404/district196org/bamrh8j7spkac32xrkvy/StockMarketStockImage.jpg","width":2200}])
Stock Market Club is starting soon. Message Mr. Herem in Schoology for more info.
![decorative image - contacts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614621783/district196org/vopyi3iv5mcec4pwovgb/contacts.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1614621783/district196org/vopyi3iv5mcec4pwovgb/contacts.jpg","width":323}])
Contact information for Students and Families
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
![changetochill.org]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1606749108/district196org/pxps65blmy1jeql5npfl/changetochillimageNov2020.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1606749108/district196org/pxps65blmy1jeql5npfl/changetochillimageNov2020.jpg","width":450}])
Black Hawk Middle School monthly Newsletter from the Counseling Staff
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School monthly Newsletter from the Counseling Staff
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
![Math League-Future Cities Announcement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1601997139/district196org/svts1dev8hqfnrkzl1dl/MathLeague-FutureCitiesAnn.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1601997139/district196org/svts1dev8hqfnrkzl1dl/MathLeague-FutureCitiesAnn.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1601997139/district196org/svts1dev8hqfnrkzl1dl/MathLeague-FutureCitiesAnn.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1601997139/district196org/svts1dev8hqfnrkzl1dl/MathLeague-FutureCitiesAnn.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1601997139/district196org/svts1dev8hqfnrkzl1dl/MathLeague-FutureCitiesAnn.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1601997139/district196org/svts1dev8hqfnrkzl1dl/MathLeague-FutureCitiesAnn.png","width":2000}])
Participation information for 2020-21 Math League and Future Cities
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
![BHMS Counseling Newsletter - October 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1601575598/district196org/edpqddgcsb8km6zalqjp/PACERSHIRTIMAGE.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1601575598/district196org/edpqddgcsb8km6zalqjp/PACERSHIRTIMAGE.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1601575598/district196org/edpqddgcsb8km6zalqjp/PACERSHIRTIMAGE.png","width":671}])
Black Hawk Middle School monthly Newsletter from the Counseling Staff
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Newsletter from Principal Kusch
![panther pause newsletter tile]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1577477894/district196org/zmeposn5nv9k3a4s2ffq/PANTHERPAUSETILE.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1577477894/district196org/zmeposn5nv9k3a4s2ffq/PANTHERPAUSETILE.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1577477894/district196org/zmeposn5nv9k3a4s2ffq/PANTHERPAUSETILE.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1577477894/district196org/zmeposn5nv9k3a4s2ffq/PANTHERPAUSETILE.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1577477894/district196org/zmeposn5nv9k3a4s2ffq/PANTHERPAUSETILE.jpg","width":1500}])
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
![Black Hawk Middle School Panthers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1590510775/district196org/rgqa4az1wiubl8kzqozf/BHMS2019-20FINALLARGE.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1590510775/district196org/rgqa4az1wiubl8kzqozf/BHMS2019-20FINALLARGE.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1590510775/district196org/rgqa4az1wiubl8kzqozf/BHMS2019-20FINALLARGE.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1590510775/district196org/rgqa4az1wiubl8kzqozf/BHMS2019-20FINALLARGE.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1590510775/district196org/rgqa4az1wiubl8kzqozf/BHMS2019-20FINALLARGE.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1590510775/district196org/rgqa4az1wiubl8kzqozf/BHMS2019-20FINALLARGE.png","width":2000}])
Congratulations to Gia Bazzano, BHMS Grade 6, for ranking 3rd place for the Ages 9-11 category in Dakota County Library’s 2020 Poetry Contest!
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
![Richard Wendorff]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1578594093/district196org/yi44wfkysmj5te6qjvfy/WENDORFF.jpg","width":240}])
After 21 years at Black Hawk Middle School, Principal Wendorff is retiring at the end of this school year.
After 21 fabulous years of being part of Black Hawk Middle School, Principal Wendorff has decided to retire at the end of this school year.
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
![Panther Chess Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582127318/district196org/qvcmajs2kl5tsgmkthy1/PantherChess.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582127318/district196org/qvcmajs2kl5tsgmkthy1/PantherChess.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1582127318/district196org/qvcmajs2kl5tsgmkthy1/PantherChess.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582127318/district196org/qvcmajs2kl5tsgmkthy1/PantherChess.png","width":1200}])
The BHMS Chess Team continued their winning ways last night with a 4-1 victory at Scott Highlands
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
![This Week in Black Hawk SPORTS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581520228/district196org/nu4ka7homyvzkhodvvwg/ThisWeekSportsTile.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1581520228/district196org/nu4ka7homyvzkhodvvwg/ThisWeekSportsTile.png","width":500}])
Daily and weekly updates of SPORTS at Black Hawk Middle School. We update this regularly.
![BHMS Science Olympiad Team 02-08-2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581344430/district196org/j6revggemzcvplpdprxn/ScienceOlympiad282020.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1581344430/district196org/j6revggemzcvplpdprxn/ScienceOlympiad282020.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1581344430/district196org/j6revggemzcvplpdprxn/ScienceOlympiad282020.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1581344430/district196org/j6revggemzcvplpdprxn/ScienceOlympiad282020.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1581344430/district196org/j6revggemzcvplpdprxn/ScienceOlympiad282020.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1581344430/district196org/j6revggemzcvplpdprxn/ScienceOlympiad282020.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to both of our Science Olympiad teams for their great work this past weekend at our Regional competition.
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
![Math Counts Team at Feb 5, 2020 Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581009907/district196org/kxehzaikgq8bt8mdizsz/MathCountsteamFeb52020.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1581009907/district196org/kxehzaikgq8bt8mdizsz/MathCountsteamFeb52020.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1581009907/district196org/kxehzaikgq8bt8mdizsz/MathCountsteamFeb52020.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1581009907/district196org/kxehzaikgq8bt8mdizsz/MathCountsteamFeb52020.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1581009907/district196org/kxehzaikgq8bt8mdizsz/MathCountsteamFeb52020.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1581009907/district196org/kxehzaikgq8bt8mdizsz/MathCountsteamFeb52020.jpg","width":2016}])
BHMS Math Team competes at the Feb 5 Math Counts competition.
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
Two teams from Black Hawk Middle School traveled to Dakota County Technical College to participate in the Future Cities competition.
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
Black Hawk Middle School weekly Parent Newsletter
![Panther graphic with green eyes.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1577163354/district196org/qhkolmoi8fqcxsxna0bi/Panther.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1577163354/district196org/qhkolmoi8fqcxsxna0bi/Panther.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1577163354/district196org/qhkolmoi8fqcxsxna0bi/Panther.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1577163354/district196org/qhkolmoi8fqcxsxna0bi/Panther.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1577163354/district196org/qhkolmoi8fqcxsxna0bi/Panther.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1577163354/district196org/qhkolmoi8fqcxsxna0bi/Panther.png","width":2200}])
Our new website features a media-rich, mobile-first design that is visually pleasing, practical on content and accessible to visitors with disabilities.
![Students demonstrate a STEM project.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1577388404/district196org/p4qfmjfoyc2ymjdapabd/BHMS5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1577388404/district196org/p4qfmjfoyc2ymjdapabd/BHMS5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1577388404/district196org/p4qfmjfoyc2ymjdapabd/BHMS5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1577388404/district196org/p4qfmjfoyc2ymjdapabd/BHMS5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1577388404/district196org/p4qfmjfoyc2ymjdapabd/BHMS5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1577388404/district196org/p4qfmjfoyc2ymjdapabd/BHMS5.jpg","width":2200}])
The science fair has been reimagined at Black Hawk Middle School by allowing students to think far outside the box and explore innovative ideas at the Learning Fair.
BHMS Weekly Parent Newsletter
Search District News
District News
![District 196 logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1574456446/district196org/khk54hcmbgppbwz7msnn/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1574456446/district196org/khk54hcmbgppbwz7msnn/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1574456446/district196org/khk54hcmbgppbwz7msnn/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1574456446/district196org/khk54hcmbgppbwz7msnn/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1574456446/district196org/khk54hcmbgppbwz7msnn/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1574456446/district196org/khk54hcmbgppbwz7msnn/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright.png","width":2200}]){kind=logo}
In the four-day model, secondary students will attend school in person on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesdays will continue to be distance learning days.
Middle, high school students will remain in hybrid until at least mid-April. An update will be shared with the School Board at its April 12 regular meeting.
![A middle school student waves on the first day of school in September.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1615504936/district196org/c3qolmokry3p36oa3bcq/firstday2020_7_50365152723_o.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1615504936/district196org/c3qolmokry3p36oa3bcq/firstday2020_7_50365152723_o.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1615504936/district196org/c3qolmokry3p36oa3bcq/firstday2020_7_50365152723_o.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1615504936/district196org/c3qolmokry3p36oa3bcq/firstday2020_7_50365152723_o.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1615504936/district196org/c3qolmokry3p36oa3bcq/firstday2020_7_50365152723_o.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1615504936/district196org/c3qolmokry3p36oa3bcq/firstday2020_7_50365152723_o.jpg","width":2200}])
The School Board will consider a recommendation to bring grades 6-12 back to in-person learning four days a week beginning in April.
![Youth and adult summer catalog]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614371985/district196org/m3iwhg9skmwym8llzsre/Unknown_crop.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1614371985/district196org/m3iwhg9skmwym8llzsre/Unknown_crop.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1614371985/district196org/m3iwhg9skmwym8llzsre/Unknown_crop.jpg","width":780}])
Browse our online catalog and register now to ensure your spot in a class that sure to engage, inspire and enrich you and your family!
![A father and son working on an ipad.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614113918/district196org/avt121vs23kz8qilkihh/GettyImages-602335664.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1614113918/district196org/avt121vs23kz8qilkihh/GettyImages-602335664.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1614113918/district196org/avt121vs23kz8qilkihh/GettyImages-602335664.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1614113918/district196org/avt121vs23kz8qilkihh/GettyImages-602335664.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1614113918/district196org/avt121vs23kz8qilkihh/GettyImages-602335664.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1614113918/district196org/avt121vs23kz8qilkihh/GettyImages-602335664.jpg","width":2200}])
Interested in your student continuing to learn fully online next school year? Explore our new virtual school, 196Online.
![A middle school student working with a teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611700178/district196org/rorvjvmfluljlvlapxoa/firstday2020_10_50365845846_o.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1611700178/district196org/rorvjvmfluljlvlapxoa/firstday2020_10_50365845846_o.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1611700178/district196org/rorvjvmfluljlvlapxoa/firstday2020_10_50365845846_o.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1611700178/district196org/rorvjvmfluljlvlapxoa/firstday2020_10_50365845846_o.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1611700178/district196org/rorvjvmfluljlvlapxoa/firstday2020_10_50365845846_o.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1611700178/district196org/rorvjvmfluljlvlapxoa/firstday2020_10_50365845846_o.jpg","width":2200}])
District administration will present a proposed timeline to School Board members at a special meeting Tuesday, Feb. 2, outlining a plan to transition secondary students back to hybrid learning.
![Elementary students don face masks on the first day of school September 2020.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1608233830/district196org/ymrine107lnq1fvwwuhu/FirstDay2020_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1608233830/district196org/ymrine107lnq1fvwwuhu/FirstDay2020_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1608233830/district196org/ymrine107lnq1fvwwuhu/FirstDay2020_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1608233830/district196org/ymrine107lnq1fvwwuhu/FirstDay2020_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1608233830/district196org/ymrine107lnq1fvwwuhu/FirstDay2020_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1608233830/district196org/ymrine107lnq1fvwwuhu/FirstDay2020_1.jpg","width":2048}])
Governor Walz announced a change in the state’s Safe Learning Plan to allow a phased-in return of elementary students to in-person learning. Details of our plan for elementary students will be shared by January 8.
![Winter Comm Ed catalog cover]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1608319125/district196org/bpujeikzwfiasguyugty/W21CatalogCover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1608319125/district196org/bpujeikzwfiasguyugty/W21CatalogCover.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1608319125/district196org/bpujeikzwfiasguyugty/W21CatalogCover.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1608319125/district196org/bpujeikzwfiasguyugty/W21CatalogCover.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1608319125/district196org/bpujeikzwfiasguyugty/W21CatalogCover.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1608319125/district196org/bpujeikzwfiasguyugty/W21CatalogCover.jpg","width":2200}])
Browse our online catalog and register now to ensure your spot in a class that sure to engage, inspire and enrich you and your family!
Both calendars are based on an all in-person learning mode. Each calendar has 172 days of instruction for elementary students and 171 days for secondary students.
![Native American Heritage Month graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1606330260/district196org/gr9fd0x5ybqzn0lv1dr1/ScreenShot2020-11-25at124511PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1606330260/district196org/gr9fd0x5ybqzn0lv1dr1/ScreenShot2020-11-25at124511PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1606330260/district196org/gr9fd0x5ybqzn0lv1dr1/ScreenShot2020-11-25at124511PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1606330260/district196org/gr9fd0x5ybqzn0lv1dr1/ScreenShot2020-11-25at124511PM.png","width":860}])
In recognition of this important declaration, we encourage District 196 families to explore the rich history of indigenous people around the United States and in Minnesota.