⛳️ CONGRATULATIONS NOLA FREEMAN! ⛳️

Our Girls Golf team competed in the regional tournament at Pheasant Hills yesterday, and we have a Sectional qualifier!
Huge congratulations to Nola Freeman, who shot a 98 to secure her spot and advance to tournament play! 🏌️‍♀️✨

📍 Sectional Tournament: Monday, October 5th in Luck

Wish Nola the best of luck in the comments below as she represents Baldwin-Woodville!
#BWBlackhawks #BWPride #BWGirlsGolf
about 9 hours ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
Graphic featuring "CONGRATULATIONS!" in bold red text at the top against a black background with subtle red sparkles. A framed portrait in the center displays student-athlete Nola Freeman wearing a black Baldwin-Woodville golf polo. The bottom center features the official Baldwin-Woodville spear logo.
🎾 CONGRATULATIONS TO GIRLS TENNIS! 🎾

Huge shoutout to our Girls Tennis team for taking 2nd Place at the Conference Tournament last week! Way to work hard and represent Baldwin-Woodville! 🔴⚪️⚫️️

They are moving on to postseason play this week—here’s where you can cheer them on:
📍 Subsectionals: Tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 5th @ Amery (9:00 AM)
📍 Sectionals: Thursday, Oct. 8th @ Menard Tennis Center

Best of luck to our athletes as they compete for a spot at State! Leave a message below to wish them good luck! 👇✨

#BWBlackhawks #BWPride #GirlsTennis #GoodLuck
about 13 hours ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
Graphic with the word "CONGRATULATIONS!" at the top in bright lime green text against a dark textured background. Center stage is a group photo of the girls tennis team and coach in matching black athletic uniforms. The right side of the graphic features white court line graphics, a tennis racket graphic, and a 3D tennis ball in the bottom corner.

THEY SURVIVED THE ROOF! 🏠
Mr. Sbertoli & Mr. Vande Berg made a deal with our students: if we raised $10,000 for our school, they would spend 3 hours on the roof.

Well, the Greenfield community completely blew us away... WE RAISED NEARLY $19,000! 🎉 So, naturally, we had to double our time and spend a full 6 hours up there! Seeing the students' reactions during morning arrival and recess was absolutely priceless! 😂👍

We are so thankful for all of the generous donations from the community! These funds will be used in a variety of ways to directly benefit our students, including:
✨ Building and technology upgrades
✨ Special teacher projects
✨ Essential classroom needs

We plan to include updates and pictures in the Blackhawk Bulletin when we are able to start ordering things for the building with that money.

Thank you for supporting our school and making this rooftop adventure worth every minute!

1 day ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
"Two school leaders, Mr. Sbertoli and Mr. Vande Berg, standing on the flat roof of Greenfield Elementary under an overcast sky, smiling and giving thumbs-up gestures to celebrate a successful fundraiser."
🥎 BW HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE HIGHLIGHT 🥎

Please join us in celebrating the 2012 Girls Softball Team, who have been inducted into the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District Hall of Fame! 🏆✨

This remarkable team defined an era of program excellence by capturing the first WIAA Softball State Championship in Baldwin-Woodville history during a dominant 28-1 season, capped off by a 7-0 shutout victory at Goodman Diamond in Madison!

Team Highlights:
🏆 2012 WIAA Division 2 State Champions
🌟 Part of a historic 3-year championship era (2011–2013) with back-to-back-to-back state championship game appearances!
🔥 Undefeated in Middle Border Conference play during their championship run.
🥎 Championship Roster: Heidi Hinz, Katie Thompson, Shelby Weiske, Abby Klopp, Heather Bol, Hannah Borgeson, Maria Keefer, Lindsay Veenendall, Haylie Noha, Emily Geurkink, Jordan Traxler, Cabrina Grunseth, MacKenzie Traxler, and Maddie Bishop.
📋 Coaching Staff: Head Coach Rick Coltrain, Assistant Coach Jenny Chapdelaine, Assistant Coach Tommy Thompson, and Assistant Coach Jason Klopp.

Congratulations to all the players and coaches on this well-deserved honor! ❤️🖤

#BWBlackhawks #BWHallOfFame
1 day ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
Document titled "2012 Softball Team - State Champions" featuring a black-and-white team photo accompanied by text detailing their 28-1 season, WIAA Division 2 State Championship victory, 3-year state finals run, roster, and coaching staff.
A speaker at a podium addresses an audience seated at banquet tables, with members and coaches of the 2012 Softball Team standing on stage in front of a projection screen showing their team photo.
Members and coaches of the 2012 Girls Softball Team smiling together in front of a red and black Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks backdrop while holding their framed 2026 Hall of Fame induction plaques.
Congratulations to our newly announced Ron Clark Academy (RCA) House Leaders at Viking Middle School! 🌟

These student leaders are stepping up to show what true Blackhawk pride, character, and community are all about. We can’t wait to see the positive energy, spirit, and leadership they bring to their Houses and VMS this year! ❤️🖤

Join us in celebrating these incredible leaders in the comments below! 👇✨

#BWBlackhawks #VMS
1 day ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
A group of Viking Middle School RCA House Leaders standing in a gym underneath the round "Viking Middle School Blackhawks" wall sign. Five students in the center stand with their backs to the camera, wearing colorful capes showing their RCA House names—Rêveur, Isibindi, Altruismo, Nukumori, and Amistad. Four student leaders stand on either end pointing inward toward the group in capes.
A group of nine smiling Viking Middle School RCA House Leaders standing together in a gym in front of the "Viking Middle School Blackhawks" wall sign, dressed in fun spirit gear, jerseys, hats, and colorful capes.
🏀 WE ARE HIRING: BOYS BASKETBALL COACHES! 🏀
Are you passionate about developing young athletes and leading a team? We are looking for energetic, dedicated coaches to join our Boys Basketball coaching staff!

Open Positions:
Middle School Boys Basketball Coaches (2 Positions)
C-Team Boys Basketball Coach

Make an impact on the court and help shape the future of our program!

How to Apply:
Submit your application today via WECAN:
https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicSupport/3596

Please share or tag anyone who would be a great fit for our team! 📱
2 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
Graphic announcing open coaching positions for Boys Basketball, featuring a basketball graphic and the school logo.
🏆 BW HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE HIGHLIGHT 🏆

Please join us in celebrating the 1983 Boys Track & Field Team, newly inducted into the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District Hall of Fame ! 🏃‍♂️💨✨

This legendary crew made history by capturing the WIAA Class C State Title in Madison—bringing home the very first boys state championship trophy in Baldwin-Woodville history!

Championship Highlights:
🏆 1st Place Overall: Secured the State Title with 36 points, outpacing runner-up Cambridge (28 points).
👟 Team Roster: James Sander, Curt Waldon, Frank Bjorkli, Chris Rodel, Peter Carlson, Mark Meyer, Barry Schaffner, Tom Aaby, and Kerry Scholz.
📋 Coaching Staff: Head Coach Don Nelson & Assistant Coach Tom Schumacher.

Four decades later, their historic achievement continues to inspire Blackhawk athletics!
Congratulations to the coaches and team members on this well-deserved Hall of Fame honor! ❤️🖤

#BWBlackhawks #BWHallOfFame
2 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
Document titled "1983 Track Team - State Champions" featuring a vintage black-and-white group photo of the team in their track uniforms, accompanied by text describing their historic WIAA Class C State Title win, team roster, and coaching staff.
A speaker stands at a podium addressing the audience inside a banquet venue while members and coaches of the 1983 Track Team stand on stage in front of a projection screen displaying their team photo.
Members and coaches of the 1983 Boys Track Team posed together in front of a red and black Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks backdrop, holding their individual framed 2026 Hall of Fame induction plaques.
Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day! ❤️🖤

Today, we take a moment to celebrate and thank the incredible custodial team that keeps the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District running smoothly every single day. From early mornings to late nights, their hard work keeps our schools safe, clean, and welcoming for our students, staff, and community.

Please join us in giving a big THANK YOU to our wonderful team:
Mercedes, Maria, Jeff, Mike, Jenny, Tom, Thad, Troy, Justin, Brayden, Vince, Janet, MJay, Rosa, Kirk, and Jeff!

We appreciate everything you do for our Blackhawk family!
Drop a note of appreciation for our custodial team in the comments below! 👇✨

#BlackhawkPride
3 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
Graphic with a black background featuring a yellow cleaning cart equipped with a mop, broom, spray bottles, and a caution wet floor sign. Text at the top reads "National School Custodian Day!" with handwritten-style text below that says "Thank You."
Spot a little green bird on your child's bus? 🟢🚌
That means you're looking at one of our new propane buses!

A big shoutout to Bus Driver Brad for giving us a wave from Bus #8! 👋 Have a fantastic school year, Brad!
#BWSD
3 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
A yellow Baldwin-Woodville Area School District school bus with a green bird emblem on the roof peak, driven by Bus Driver Brad, who is smiling and waving from the driver's side window.
🧬 BW HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE HIGHLIGHT 🧬

Please join us in celebrating Nathan Torgerson, who has been inducted into the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Alumnus! 🎓⚡

After graduating from Baldwin-Woodville, Nathan earned his engineering degree from UW-Platteville—graduating tied for the top of his class—setting the stage for a extraordinary career in medical device research and innovation.

His remarkable achievements include:
💡 110 U.S. Patents granted during his career with Medtronic’s Neuromodulation Division.
🏆 Medtronic Patents of Honor for breakthroughs in implantable electrical stimulation and therapy region imaging.
🌟 Named a Bakken Fellow in 2021—Medtronic’s highest technical distinction, held by fewer than 220 people in company history.
📰 Recognized by the Twin Cities Business Journal as one of Minnesota’s Top 500 Inventors.
🏅 UW-Platteville Outstanding Alumni Award recipient (2006).

Nathan’s pioneering spirit, commitment to quality, and transformative contributions to biomedical engineering make us so proud to call him a Blackhawk! ❤️🖤

Congratulations, Nathan! 👏

#BWBlackhawks #BWHallOfFame
3 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
Document titled "Nathan Torgerson - Distinguished Alumni" featuring a black-and-white high school photo of Nathan, accompanied by a biography highlighting his engineering degree from UW-Platteville, 110 U.S. patents with Medtronic, and selection as a Bakken Fellow.
Nathan Torgerson standing in front of a red and black Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks photo backdrop, smiling and holding his framed 2026 Hall of Fame induction plaque.
📚 Viking Middle School Readathon Fundraiser! 📚

At Viking Middle School, learning thrives because of our incredible students, our dedicated staff who build strong relationships every day, and the outstanding support of our families and community. We truly could not offer these wonderful learning opportunities and fun experiences without you!

Funds raised from this year’s Readathon will directly support key projects at Viking Middle School, including:
⭐ Positive Behavior Incentives: Rewards for our House Point System to celebrate student positive behavior.
👟 Outdoor Upgrades: A new walking path around the ball field and additional outdoor play equipment.
🔴 School Branding: Enhancements to our facilities to boost school spirit across the building.
🏋️ Fitness Room: New equipment for our student fitness facilities.

No donation is too small, and every bit helps make a big difference for our students!

➡️ Donate online today: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/readathon202

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in making Viking Middle School a place where every child feels good about coming to school! ❤️🖤

#BWBlackhawks
4 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
An illustration of an open book with colorful fairytale castles, ships, and landmarks popping out from the pages. Text above reads "Readathon Fundraiser Viking Middle School" and text below provides donation link details.
🏈 Connecting Our B-W Family

Our #BWBlackhawks high school football players made some very special connections during this year's Homecoming celebrations!

🏈 High school students created personalized paper jerseys featuring the numbers of our players.
🏈 The players took time to visit, and each student personally handed their chosen player the jersey and shared a high-five and a wish of "Good luck!" for the big game.

This interaction was a meaningful way for all students to practice communication and social skills, participate in cherished traditions, and build positive peer relationships.

A massive thank you to our football players and coaches for their dedication and time to foster inclusion and connection across the student body. This is what school spirit is truly about—our whole B-W community.

❤️🖤 Go Blackhawks! ❤️🖤

#BWPride
4 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
A medium shot of a high school student athlete in a black number 87 football uniform accepting a hand-colored paper football jersey from another student. The student in glasses is holding the paper jersey out, creating a direct connection. A district staff member is visible in the background.
A student in a cream-colored t-shirt presents a hand-colored paper jersey to a smiling high school football player wearing a black uniform. Another student is watching the interaction from behind. A 'shark' themed banner is hanging in the background, contrasting with the focus on district connections.
A high school football player in a black number 13 jersey holds up a completed hand-colored paper football jersey to show a staff member and other students. The group is gathered around a table piled with paper jerseys, illustrating the scale of the student engagement activity.
Two high school students inside a classroom. One student in a red shirt receives a hand-colored paper football jersey from a student athlete wearing a black and red football uniform with the number 54.
🎭 BW HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE HIGHLIGHT 🎭

Please join us in celebrating Jen Burleigh-Bentz, who was inducted into the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Alumna! 🎓✨

After graduating from Baldwin-Woodville, Jen earned her Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts from UW-Eau Claire, launching an extraordinary career as an actor, theatrical performer, and professional vocalist.

Her remarkable stage and screen journey includes:
🌟 Broadway performances & national tours
🌟 Stage roles at premier venues like the Guthrie Theater, Ordway Center, and History Theatre
🌟 On-screen roles and commercial voiceovers
🌟 Featured jazz vocalist, local performance curator, and passionate mentor to emerging artists

Jen’s dedication to creative collaboration, lifelong commitment to music, and championing of the arts make her a true inspiration for our entire community.

Congratulations, Jen! We are so proud to call you a Blackhawk! ❤️🖤

#BWBlackhawks
4 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
Document titled "Jen Burleigh-Bentz - Distinguished Alumni" featuring a black-and-white high school portrait of Jen with dark curly hair, accompanied by a paragraph detailing her career as a Broadway actor, vocalist, and Baldwin-Woodville Hall of Fame inductee.
Jen Burleigh-Bentz wearing a red and black patterned dress stands next to a speaker at a podium inside a decorated venue, with a large projector screen behind them displaying her name, high school portrait, and the Baldwin-Woodville logo.
Jen Burleigh-Bentz standing in front of a red and black Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks backdrop, smiling and holding her framed 2026 Hall of Fame induction plaque.

Safety tip #1: Always listen when the School Resource Officers read! 📚👮‍♂️

Our kindergartners had a special visit from our School Resource Officers last week! The kids loved meeting them and gathering around to hear a reading of Officer Buckle and Gloria.

Thank you for taking the time to share a great story and spend time with our students! 🌟💙

#Community #KindergartenFun #OfficerBuckleAndGloria #SchoolResourceOfficers

5 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
Close-up of two police officers sitting side-by-side in a classroom, with one holding open a picture book displaying a star-shaped drawing while the other officer looks at the page.
Two police officers in black uniforms sit in chairs in a kindergarten classroom, reading an open picture book to a group of young children sitting on a colorful rug.
Wide view of a kindergarten classroom where two uniform police officers sit in front of a group of children seated on the floor, holding up a picture book as they read aloud.
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE HIGHLIGHT: BOB WAHLQUIST 🤼‍♂️

Join us in celebrating the induction of Robert "Bob" Wahlquist into the Baldwin-Woodville Hall of Fame under the Athlete category!❤️🖤

A true pioneer in Baldwin-Woodville athletics, Bob cemented his legacy in 1980 by capturing the WIAA Class B 138-pound Individual State Title alongside a Middle Border Conference championship. In doing so, Bob became the first state individual champion in Baldwin-Woodville school history, setting a benchmark of athletic excellence for generations of Blackhawks to follow.

🌟 Career Highlights:
• 1980 WIAA Class B 138-lb Individual State Champion
• 1980 Middle Border Conference Champion
• First Individual State Champion in B-W School History
• Continued his wrestling career at UW-Stout, earning 3rd place at 138 lbs in the 1983 WSUC Tournament and qualifying for the NAIA National Championships

Bob’s historic 1980 title laid the foundation for our district's rich wrestling tradition. We are proud to honor his incredible achievements and welcome him into the Hall of Fame!

Help us congratulate Bob on this well-deserved honor in the comments below! 👇

#BWBlackhawks #BWHallOfFame
5 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
Graphic titled "Robert 'Bob' Wahlquist" under the category "ATHLETE" honoring his induction into the Baldwin-Woodville Hall of Fame. Features a black-and-white portrait of a young Bob Wahlquist in a suit and tie. Text details his historic achievement as Baldwin-Woodville's first individual state champion in 1980 at 138 pounds, his Middle Border Conference title, and his collegiate wrestling success at UW-Stout.
Bob Wahlquist standing in front of a red, black, and white Baldwin-Woodville High School backdrop featuring the district spear logo and "BLACKHAWKS" text. He is wearing a collared shirt and glasses, proudly holding his framed 2026 Baldwin-Woodville Hall of Fame certificate.
Bob Wahlquist speaking at a podium during the Hall of Fame ceremony. In the background, a large screen displays his name "Bob Wahlquist," his high school photo, and the district spear logo, with two presenters standing on stage beside the screen.
🎾 Celebrating our Seniors & Big Tournament Day! 🎾

Today is a huge day for our tennis team as we head into the MBC Tournament! Let’s show up big and send some love to the team as they take the courts! 💪🔥

We also want to take a moment to celebrate our amazing Seniors who have brought so much talent, leadership, and heart to the team this season:
✨ Evelyn Dietzman
✨ Ellie Wang
✨ Avery Van Allen
✨ Jessica Albers
✨ Victoria Swanson

Thank you ladies for everything you’ve poured into this season! Best of luck today at the MBC Tournament—go leave it all on the court! 🏆🎾❤️

#TennisSeniors #SeniorNight
5 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
Group photo of high school girls' tennis team celebrating Senior Night. Five seniors sit at a front table holding colorful floral bouquets, flanked by their teammates, with a handmade "Senior Night" banner and photo posters on the wall behind them.

☕ HAPPY NATIONAL COFFEE DAY! ☕

Today, we want to give a massive shoutout to our incredible local coffee shops across Baldwin and Woodville!

From sponsoring school events and making generous donations to providing great first jobs for our students, our local coffee spots do so much to pour love back into the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District community. Grab your favorite brew today and show them some love!

👇 Drop a comment below with your favorite drink order!

#NationalCoffeeDay

6 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
A watercolor illustration featuring a cardboard takeaway coffee cup, a white ceramic mug of black coffee on a saucer, and a tall iced coffee with a metal straw against a tan background, framed by floating coffee beans at the top corners. Text across the top reads "Happy National Coffee Day!" in a bold, warm brown serif font.
🏆 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE HIGHLIGHT: ABBY KLOPP 🥎
Join us in celebrating the induction of Abby Klopp into the Baldwin-Woodville Hall of Fame under the Athlete category!

Abby anchored Baldwin-Woodville softball through an era of unrivaled dominance. She led the Blackhawks to three consecutive WIAA Division 2 State Championship games (2011–2013), secured a State Title in 2012, and never lost a Middle Border Conference game throughout her high school career.

🌟 Career High School Highlights:
• Pitching: 89–8 Record | 0.55 ERA | 919 Strikeouts
• Batting: .503 Avg | 169 Hits | 145 Runs | 127 RBIs
• 2014 Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year
• 3-Time WIAA Division 2 Player of the Year (2012–2014)
• 4-Time First-Team All-State & All-Conference Selection

Following high school, Abby continued her impressive softball career at Indiana State University, winning the 2015 MVC Tournament and competing in the NCAA Tournament.

We are incredibly proud to honor her athletic prowess and celebrate her legacy in Blackhawk history!
Help us congratulate Abby in the comments below! ❤️🖤

#BWBlackhawks
6 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
Graphic titled "Abby Klopp" under the category "ATHLETE" honoring her induction into the Baldwin-Woodville Hall of Fame. Features a black-and-white portrait of Abby in her softball uniform holding a bat. Text highlights her high school softball career achievements, including three consecutive WIAA Division 2 State Championship game appearances (2011–2013), a 2012 State Title, an undefeated Middle Border Conference record, pitching and batting stats, 2014 Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year, 3-time WIAA Division 2 Player of the Year, and her collegiate softball career at Indiana State University.
Abby Klopp stands on stage holding her framed Baldwin-Woodville Hall of Fame certificate, flanked by two men in formal attire. In the background, a projection screen displays her name "Abby Klopp," the district spear logo, and her black-and-white high school softball photo.
Abby Klopp smiling while holding her framed 2026 Baldwin-Woodville Hall of Fame certificate in front of a red, black, and white backdrop featuring the Baldwin-Woodville High School name and the district spear logo.
🎓 Thinking about life after high school, Blackhawks? We’ve got you covered! 🔴🖤

Join us for College Planning Night to explore four-year universities, technical colleges, military pathways, and scholarship opportunities!

📅 Monday, October 26, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Baldwin-Woodville High School

Get answers on applications, meet reps directly, and start mapping out your next steps.

Tag a student or parent who needs to mark their calendar! 👇
#BWBlackhawks
6 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
Graphic titled "College Planning Night" featuring the Baldwin-Woodville High School spear and feather emblem. Event details list Monday, October 26, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Baldwin-Woodville High School. Text notes that parents and students can meet college and military representatives and learn more about applications and scholarships.
🎨🧩 The fun never stops in 4K!

Our youngest Blackhawks have been hard at work playing, creating, and learning so much together. From mastering puzzles and unleashing creative painting skills at the easel to building classic favorites like Mr. Potato Head, classroom hands-on learning is in full swing! 🖍️✨

Thinking back to your school days... what was your absolute favorite classroom activity in elementary school? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
7 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
A young student in a red Spider-Man shirt proudly holding up a completed Mr. Potato Head toy in a 4K classroom.
Two young students wearing white paint smocks painting creative artwork at a red double-sided easel in the classroom.
Two young 4K students sitting at a light wood table collaborating and putting together colourful floor puzzles.