Our Baldwin-Woodville Varsity Science Olympiad team traveled to Medford High School this past Saturday, April 18th, to compete in the State Tournament. We are incredibly proud to announce that the team earned 7th place overall in the small school division!
In addition to a strong team finish, several of our students brought home individual medals for their hard work and expertise:
🥇 GOLD MEDALISTS
Circuit Lab: Colin Iverson & Avery Lopez
Forestry: Michiah George
Material Science: Addison Gregg & Scout Close
🥈 SILVER MEDALISTS
Engineering CAD: Colin Iverson & Avery Lopez
Water Quality: Michiah George & Izzy Brown
🎖️ 4th PLACE HONORS
Codebusters: Isaac Iverson, Avery Lopez, & Sophia Shuga
Robot Tour: Colin Iverson & Isaac Iverson
Please join us in congratulating these students on their dedication to STEM and a successful season!

Get ready to travel the globe! Our students are hard at work preparing this year’s Junior Prom theme: "All Around the World." We invite family, friends, and the community to join us for the highlight of the afternoon—the Grand March! Come see our students dressed to the nines before they head off to their world-traveling celebration.
📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Location: BWHS Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Doors Open: 4:00 PM for spectators 📸✨
🎟️ Grand March Admission
Adults: $4.00
Students: $2.00

Our 2nd graders are cooling off with this fun ice cream project. Mrs. Johansen is helping them stack up the creativity (and the sprinkles!) one scoop at a time. This masterpiece looks good enough to eat! 🍒✨

We are bursting with pride to announce that our very own Angie Schmoker has been honored with the FOX 9 Top Teacher Award! 🏆
Early yesterday, the FOX 9 team surprised Angie on stage to present her with this well-deserved recognition, along with a $1,000 award from Royal Credit Union and a celebration pizza party from Papa Murphy's.
Angie’s dedication to the students at Baldwin-Woodville High School is legendary. Whether she's in the classroom or supporting our community, she leads with heart, humor, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Watch the surprise reveal here: 📺 https://www.fox9.com/video/fmc-mzlweehclqhyp8pq
Please join us in the comments by sharing your favorite memories of Mrs. Schmoker or leaving her a note of congratulations!
#BWHSProud #TopTeacher #Fox9 #CommunityStrong #BaldwinWoodville




Our team had an incredible showing at the State Competition this week! We are so proud of these students for their hard work and for qualifying for the National Competition ! 🏅
The Results:
🥈 2nd Place (Data Analysis): Mason Heebink, Porter Langer, & Joseph Wangen
🏅 4th Place: Addison Gregg (Parli Pro) & Sawyer Timblin (Intro to IT)
Join us in congratulating these future business leaders on such a huge achievement! 💼🙌



Mrs. Stimmel’s first graders took their learning to the streets (well, the sidewalk!). We traded our pencils for chalk and took advantage of this gorgeous weather to master our addition and subtraction facts.
There’s nothing like a little fresh air and bright colors to make math feel like a breeze! 🖍️✨
Check out our little mathematicians in action below! 👇📸
#FirstGradeMath #OutdoorLearning #MrsStimmesClass #SidewalkCalculations




Connecting 4... and connecting as a class! 🤝
Mrs. Hawkins’ 7th graders earned a major "brain break" this Friday after finishing up their Forward testing. There were plenty of laughs, a little bit of rivalry, and one historic moment:
Mrs. Hawkins' Connect Four winning streak has officially come to an end! 📉😂
So proud of these students for their hard work this week. You earned those smiles!





Our students in Mrs. Yang’s and Mrs. Kittelson’s classes got creative in art with Mrs. Johansen! To celebrate Earth Day 2026, these talented 1st graders used recycled newspaper to create beautiful planet-themed masterpieces.
We love seeing their passion for the planet and their incredible creativity!
#EarthDay2026 #YoungArtists #RecycledArt #ClassroomCreativity




This Wednesday, April 22, stop by Culver's for a $2 Dirt Cup. For every sundae sold, they are donating $1 directly to our FFA Chapter! It’s a delicious way to support agricultural education and our hardworking FFA members. Let’s see if we can sell out!

Some of our Viking Middle School and B-W High School students spent the day exploring the International Festival of Minnesota! ✈️✨
It was an awesome day of trying new foods, seeing incredible performances, and learning about cultures from across the globe. Our students represented Baldwin-Woodville beautifully!
Check out some highlights from the trip! 📸👇
#GlobalLearning #InternationalFestival


❤️ Tuesday's Blackhawk Rundown! 🖤
Here is your complete guide to today's games, events, and important reminders across the district.
🎾 4:15 PM: Boys Tennis @ Osceola
🏃♂️ 4:15 PM: Varsity Track @ SCC
⚽️5:00 PM: Girls Soccer @ Chippewa Falls
⚾ 5:00 PM: Baseball @ SCC
🥎 5:00 PM: Softball vs. SCC @ BW
🎶 5:00 PM: 2nd Grade Music Program @ Performing Arts Center (Bohl, Earney and Rasmussen)
#GoBlackhawks #BWPride #BaldwinWoodville

Our hallways are looking a little brighter this week! 🌻✨
Mrs. Johansen’s 1st and 3rd graders have been diving into the world of our Artist of the Month: Vincent van Gogh. Using his famous "Sunflowers" as inspiration, these students worked on their brushstrokes and color mixing to create their own vibrant masterpieces. 🎨💛
Check out the incredible work from our budding Impressionists! 🧑🎨👩🎨





We are incredibly proud to present a Certificate of Excellence to Jane Volgren for her Honorable Mention All-State nomination in girls' hockey! 🏆
Jane’s hard work and dedication to the sport have truly paid off, and it's an honor to celebrate her success with the team. Help us give her a round of applause in the comments! 👏✨

Here is your complete guide to today's games, events, and important reminders across the district.
⛳ 1:00 PM: Boys Varsity Golf @ Ellsworth
⛳ 4:00 PM: Boys Golf @ Clifton Highlands
🎶 5:00 PM: 2nd & 3rd Grade Music Program @ Performing Arts Center (Kling, Fransen, Phillips and Ramberg)
⚽ 6:00 PM: Girls Soccer vs. Ashland @ BW
🎶 6:15 PM: 3rd Grade Music Program @ Performing Arts Center (Hibbs, Schommer and Haugen)
#GoBlackhawks #BWPride #BaldwinWoodville

Viking Middle School is hosting a Spring Dance and all VMS students are invited to join the fun!
🗓️ When: Friday, May 1st
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💸 Cost: $5 at the door
🍦 Sweet Treat: Every student gets a free ice cream sandwich!
🥤 Refreshments: Beverages will be available for purchase, so bring a little extra change if you're thirsty.
Come celebrate the spring season with your friends, great music, and good vibes. We can't wait to see you there! 💃🕺

Our 5th graders are becoming true color experts. In Mrs. Johansen’s art room, they’ve been working on these "Cozy Cardinals," focusing on how different color families can change the entire feel of a piece.
Which color palette do you like best? Take a look at their incredible detail! 👇





We are incredibly proud to announce that at this month’s board meeting, we officially recognized the top scholars of the graduating class. A huge congratulations to our Certificate of Excellence recipients:
Michiah George – Class Valedictorian 🎓
William Phelps – Class Salutatorian 🎓
These students have shown incredible dedication, discipline, and passion for their studies. They are pictured here with members of the board who were honored to present them with these awards.
Please join us in the comments by congratulating Michiah and William on this outstanding achievement! 👏
#AcademicExcellence #ClassOf2026 #Valedictorian #Salutatorian

Don’t miss a beat! Here is your complete guide to today's games, events, and important reminders across the district.
⚽ 5:00 PM: JV Girls Soccer vs. New Richmond (Home)
⚽ 7:00 PM: Varsity Girls Soccer vs. New Richmond (Home )
#GoBlackhawks #BWPride #BaldwinWoodville




Don’t miss a beat! Here is your complete guide to today's games, events, and important reminders across the district.
🎾 4:15 PM: Boys Tennis vs. Lake City (Home )
🏃♂️4:30 PM: Middle School Track (Home )
⚾ 5:00 PM: Baseball vs. Altoona (Home)
🥎5:00 PM: Softball @ Altoona
🎒5:00 PM: 4K Registration & Information Night (@ Performing Arts Center)
⚽7:00 PM: Girls Varsity Soccer @ Amery
#GoBlackhawks #BWPride #BaldwinWoodville

